Edith Cowan University

Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Develop skills to become an effective future human resource manager and contribute significantly to organisational success through improved people management.

Course overview

This course provides students with an understaneding of people management challenges within contemporary prganisations and begins to build their skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
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Can be studied part time
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,600
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
Joondalup
Intake
February, 2027
July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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What you will study

The course has three units of study. Each unit is valued at 20 credit points.

  • Managing People and Organisations
  • HRM Fundamentals
  • Managing Employment Relations

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management, you will need to have one of the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

English language requirements

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS academic overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
  • Bachelor's degree from a country specified on the university's English Proficiency Bands page.
  • I completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at the postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the university's English Proficiency Bands page.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities exist in the fields of human resources, recruitment, selection and performance management. The course will ensure graduates are able to operate within a business-driven human resources environment.

Possible future job titles:

  • Employment Relations Advisor
  • Learning and Development Advisor
  • HR Officer/Advisor

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a body of specialised human resource management knowledge and practice by planning, implementing and evaluating functions in a business setting.
  • Apply high-level, independent judgement when analysing and evaluating complex problems to generate creative solutions.
  • Communicate specialised knowledge and concepts to a variety of audiences in business settings.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $5,600 (20-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $16,800
Indicative full-course fee: $16,800

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 60 credit point (three units) course structure completed over six months.

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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.