University of Melbourne

Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management Online

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Strengthen your understanding of people, capability and performance in the workplace with this AHRI-accredited qualification that covers workforce capability, performance and reward, with a pathway to further postgraduate study.

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Course overview

Feel empowered to put people and performance at the centre of your professional practice with the University of Melbourne Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management. This postgraduate course is suitable for professionals seeking to formalise their HR experience as well as those looking to integrate people-management experience into their role or area of work.

Students will study the principles behind HR strategies and how they apply to managerial challenges. Explore staffing and workforce capability, then examine the tools used to motivate and assess employee performance. Learn how performance assessments inform reward and recognition and how evidence can support recommendations aligned with organisational objectives, ethical practice and sustainability. The four-subject course is delivered online and students will study one subject at a time. 

The course format is designed for students who have other professional and personal commitments and require flexibility. Teaching connects contemporary HR research with practical organisational issues, giving you opportunities to apply frameworks to the decisions and responsibilities relevant to your own work.

The course is accredited by the Australian HR Institute and offers a recognised postgraduate qualification in human resource management. You can complete the course as a standalone award or use it as the pathway to the Master of Human Resource Management.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
8 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,936
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Prices are calculated based on a part-time study load of 4 subjects or 50 credit points.
Intake
January, 2027
March, 2027
May, 2027
July, 2027
August, 2027
October, 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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Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To successfully graduate from the Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management, you must complete 50 points comprised of four subjects.

Core subjects

Complete any four of the following:

  • HRM Fundamentals
  • Strategic Skills for HR Decision-Making
  • People and Capability
  • Performance, Reward and Recognition

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

You must have one of the following to be considered for this course.

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent in human resource management.
  • A bachelors honours degree or equivalent in any discipline area
  • A three-year undergraduate qualification and at least 50 credit points or equivalent of graduate study in any discipline area.
  • A three-year undergraduate qualification in any discipline area and at least two years of relevant full-time work experience (or equivalent).
  • A minimum of six years relevant full-time work experience (or part-time equivalent).

English language requirements

  • Applicants are required to satisfy the University's English language requirements for graduate courses. For those seeking to meet these requirements through a standard test approved by the Academic Board, a performance band of 6.5 is required.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Utilise performance metrics to enhance organisational performance and potential.
  • Enhance your critical thinking and make evidence-based decisions that align HR initiatives with organisational objectives.
  • Develop a practical and evidence-based toolkit to effectively navigate the complex world of HR.
  • Benefit from an AHRI accredited qualification that reflects the standards of Australia's leading HR professional body.
  • Graduate with a globally recognised degree, taught by the AACSB and EQUIS-accredited Faculty of Business and Economics.
  • Engage with industry and real-world application to prepare you to become a confident, capable and high-impact HR leader.

Career outcomes

This transformative qualification will help prepare you for a variety of roles, such as:

  • Employee Experience Consultant
  • Leadership and Engagement Manager
  • Human Resource Adviser
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Organisational Development Coordinator
  • Senior Training Officer
  • Government Adviser
  • Workplace Relations Manager

Fees and FEE-HELP

Cost per 12.5 credit points in 2027: $4,936 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Estimated total cost for 4 subjects in 2027: $19,744 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Fees are subject to annual review by the university, with any new rates effective from the beginning of each calendar year.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

  • The number of subjects studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of subjects.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.