University of Newcastle
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Strengthen your understanding of contemporary human resource management through on-campus learning, exploring how effective people practices support organisational success.
Course overview
The University of Newcastle's Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management provides a foundation in contemporary human resource management, preparing students to understand the principles and practices that support effective people management across a range of organisations. Suitable for graduates from diverse backgrounds, the program explores the strategic role of human resources in creating productive, engaged and adaptable workplaces.
Throughout the course, students examine key areas including human resource management, employment relations, organisational behaviour and organisational change. The curriculum encourages students to apply contemporary human resource principles to workplace challenges while strengthening their understanding of managing people, supporting organisational performance and responding to evolving workforce needs.
Available online and on campus, the Graduate Certificate offers flexible study options for working professionals. The qualification also provides a pathway to the University of Newcastle's Master of Human Resource Management, allowing students to continue advancing their expertise in the discipline.
Key facts
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management requires students to successfully complete 40 units, comprised of:
- 30 units of core courses.
- 10 units of elective courses.
Core courses (10 units each)
- Managing Under Uncertainty
- Organisational Behaviour and Design
- Human Resource Management
Electives (10 units each)
- Globalisation
- Marketing Management and Planning
- Employment Relations
- Financial and Management Accounting
- Business Decision Making
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission into this course, you will need to have one of the following qualifications:
- Three-year bachelor's degree.
- Three-year diploma in a related field.
- Three year diploma not in a related field plus one year of relevant organisational experience.
- Two-year diploma in a related field plus two years of relevant organisational experience.
- Two-year diploma not in a related field plus three years of relevant organisational experience.
- At least five years of relevant organisational experience.
Related fields include accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing or social science.
English language requirements
All applicants must demonstrate that they meet the following English proficiency requirements:
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Contact the university for further information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
This certificate will provide a springboard for appointment to roles such as:
- Human resources officer/advisor
- Union official or employer association advisor
- Change management consultant
- Graduate recruitment consultant
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Effective oral and written skills to communicate complex human resource management information to a variety of audiences.
- Effective independent or collaborative work skills to apply specialised knowledge and expert judgement to human resource management tasks.
- Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills to be able to justify sound human resource management solutions.
- Specialised knowledge of theories, models and concepts relevant to human resource management and be proficient in their application.
- Skills to apply relevant theories, principles and methodologies to research in human resource management.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $16,280 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 40 units (normally four courses) per semester or year.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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 program.