Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management at UNE?
The Graduate Certificate provides graduates with fundamental knowledge about human resource management (HRM). It has been designed to meet the needs of those people wanting to become successful HR professionals, as well as those who are responsible for managing people and who are concerned with designing, implementing and maintaining HRM practices within their workplaces. The units making up the Graduate Certificate provide students with the opportunity to apply current theory relevant to HRM to their workplace through assessment activities. The graduate certificate articulates with the MBA and the Master of Organisational Development and Strategic Human Resource Management.
Career Opportunities
HR Professional.
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DURATION
Up to 6 Trimesters Part-timeFEES
Full FeeInternational
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All students apply direct to Graduate School of Business
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertHRM | ||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | ||||||||||||
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All students apply direct to Graduate School of Business For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | 1. This course is available on a fee-paying basis only. 2. A candidate shall: (a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a three-year degree or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the school as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature; or (b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. 3. In addition, applicants for admission to candidature must provide evidence of at least three years' work experience in a field of employment approved by the school on the recommendation of the Program Director. 4. An applicant for candidature shall apply to the Program Director on the prescribed form. 5. Admission to candidature and the date of commencement of candidature shall be determined by the school. 6. After admission to candidature, a candidate shall have a program of study approved by the school on the recommendation of the Program Director. |
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| Fast Track | The trimester system allows students to study over three teaching periods each year. |
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| Academic Colours |
Spectrum Orange (BCC 57) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
1. This course is available on a fee-paying basis only.
2. A candidate shall:
(a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a three-year degree or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the school as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature; or
(b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
3. In addition, applicants for admission to candidature must provide evidence of at least three years' work experience in a field of employment approved by the school on the recommendation of the Program Director.
4. An applicant for candidature shall apply to the Program Director on the prescribed form.
5. Admission to candidature and the date of commencement of candidature shall be determined by the school.
6. After admission to candidature, a candidate shall have a program of study approved by the school on the recommendation of the Program Director.
Advanced Standing
At the discretion of the school, on the recommendation of the Program Director, a candidate may be granted advanced standing for:
(a) up to 12 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another University provided they have a reasonable degree of correspondence to units prescribed for the program of study; or
(b) up to 12 credit points on the basis of postgraduate units that have not been counted towards any qualification provided they have a reasonable degree of correspondence to units prescribed for the program of study; or
(c) up to 12 credit points for other significant learning which the school considers equivalent to units prescribed for the program of study.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) three 15-week trimesters of full-time study;
(b) up to six 15-week trimesters of part-time study.
In exceptional circumstances, the school may, on the recommendation of the Program Director, extend the period of candidature for a period or periods totalling not more than two trimesters.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points approved by the Program Director.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete the program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 12 cps |
| Listed Units | 12 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University's Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.