In partnership with the Australian Financial Review
University of New South Wales
Explore contemporary HR policies and tailor your learning across strategy, employment law, inclusion, analytics and organisational development to support more informed and responsive people practices.
Effective human resource management plays a critical role in helping organisations respond to changing workforce expectations, evolving workplace practices and business priorities. The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is designed for professionals looking to develop contemporary HR knowledge and strengthen their ability to support people-focused strategies across organisations.
Through the program, you'll explore how HR principles can be applied to real workplace challenges, developing your understanding of workforce strategy, employee relations, wellbeing, inclusion and organisational change. You'll strengthen your ability to contribute to effective people practices and support decisions that influence employee experience, workplace culture and organisational outcomes.
Completed part-time over eight months, the program is delivered 100% online, allowing you to balance postgraduate study with professional commitments. With a direct pathway into the Master of Human Resource Management, it provides an opportunity to continue developing advanced HR capability and expand your expertise in contemporary people management.
"I was able to draw on my work experience and apply real–life examples to strengthen my understanding, which helped me generate practical ideas and proposals for future initiatives."
UNSW Online student (Managing People and Organisations)
"Our suite of Human Resource Management programs at UNSW are designed to empower, inspire and equip aspiring HR leaders with the necessary insights to navigate the complexities of the modern workforce.
With specialisations in HR Analytics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Leadership and Organisational Development, students will gain deepened expertise in people-centric strategy to complement organisational objectives. By delving into these integral areas of contemporary HR, students will gain an industry-relevant toolkit to transform their careers and contribute significantly to their organisation."
Dr Helen Parker, Academic Lead for Human Resource Management Programs
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, you must successfully complete four courses from the following:
Academic requirements
To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Analytics, you must have one of the following:
Relevant experience includes being responsible for tasks that are non-routine, unstructured or semi-structured, engaging in problem-solving activities. It can include experience of managing a small team, being a team leader, managing a project or being responsible for the management and allocation of resources. Alternatively, engaging in a professional role over a period of time is relevant experience.
English language requirements
You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on your educational background and citizenship. UNSW requires a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment. English language skills are essential for webinar comprehension and the completion of coursework, assignments and examinations.
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you will be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Career outcomes
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $20,500 (Full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
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.
