Charles Sturt University
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Acquire the knowledge and skills needed to identify and solve complex problems, while adopting a strategic approach to HR management practices.
Course overview
This course, available online, increases your knowledge of human resource management, both practical and theoretical.
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This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your research to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
Key facts
What will you study
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, you must complete:
Human Resource Management
Strategic Human Resource Management
Evaluating Human Resources
Legal Frameworks of Employment Relations
Entry requirements
Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management based on prior post-secondary study, professional attainment and/or work experience.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master Human Resource Management and receive credit for applicable subjects.
English language requirements
For postgraduate coursework courses, applicants must have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last two years with:
- A minimum overall score of 6.0.
- No individual score below 6.0.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your postgraduate studies, provided that they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Charles Sturt University's Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management offers excellent professional and career development opportunities. Our graduates have entered diverse roles, such as human resource director, industrial relations manager, change manager, workforce consultant, and organisational development manager.
Your degree also prepares you to rise to the next management level by helping you develop knowledge and skills to identify and solve complex problems, pursue a strategic approach to HR management practice and implement practical solutions to achieve business goals.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
- Employ knowledge and skills to interpret theoretical human resource frameworks and legislative requirements critically.
- Apply cognitive skills in reviewing, analysing and synthesising human resource management data and information to identify and apply relevant practices within a culturally and socially diverse global workplace.
- Research to ethically investigate and analyse complex human resource management issues and provide and evaluate recommendations and solutions.
- Use a variety of mediums to foster collaboration and communication, transfer knowledge and ideas, build teams and influence stakeholders.
- Apply strategies and produce outputs that serve organisational interests in the contemporary, global and digitally connected human resource operating environment.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated full fee in 2025: $16,840 (domestic full-fee paying place).
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.