Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

Become a qualified human resources management (HRM) practitioner, in demand across a range of HRM roles.

This Graduate Diploma is designed and taught by academics actively involved in collaborative industry research.

You will study core courses in HRM and specialised topics such as recruitment and selection, employment law, and people, leadership and performance.

You will develop the skills and confidence to problem-solve, think critically and analytically, and communicate effectively across the field of HRM.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following:

• A completed bachelor degree* from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; or
• A completed graduate certificate* from a recognised higher education institution.

You will have a structured introduction to the core areas of HRM practice, including the business and organisational context in which it occurs. You will also choose two electives, enabling you to tailor your studies to your professional interests. These include the industry placement and overseas study tour options.

For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects and contribute to online discussion forums. So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12 – 26 hours of study when at university and 14 – 28 hours of independent study per week.

Your studies at UniSA will incorporate both practical, professionally-focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:

Have you ever wanted to have career guidance from an experienced business mentor? As part of your studies, you can apply for our Executive Partners Program.

This is a unique opportunity for you to engage with highly successful industry executives to enhance your studies and career. Our Executive Partners are either active, semi-retired or recently retired business professionals who have a wealth of knowledge and want to help you achieve your goals.

Your career

Between now and 2020, employment in human resources in Australia is expected to grow. The availability of roles is expected to increase by:

• 3,200 jobs for human resource and training professionals (or 3.7 per cent)
• 3,200 jobs for human resource professionals (or 5.4 per cent)
• 6,000 jobs for human resource managers (or 12.6 per cent)1

Careers to consider:

• Human resources adviser: recruiting, training and developing staff; approving job descriptions and advertisements; advising on employment law and organisational policies and procedures; negotiating salaries, contracts, working conditions or redundancy packages
• Human resources business partner: working with executive staff; developing policies and procedures that align with organisational objectives; acting as company representative for policy guidance on performance management and return to work
• Learning and development officer: liaising with managers and interviewing employees to identify and assess training and development needs; delivering and overseeing training; monitoring progress made through training programs; designing training programs
• Occupational health, safety and welfare officer: supporting the development of OHS policies and programs; advising and instructing on various safety-related topics; conducting risk assessment and enforcing preventative measures; reviewing existing policies and updating according to legislation; organising WHS training
• Recruitment consultant: working on behalf of companies to source candidates for job vacancies; analysing and understanding job specifications; conducting keyword searches on internal recruitment databases, assessing CVs online using various job websites, or actively ‘headhunting’ senior professionals through independent research
• Training and development coordinator/consultant: liaising with managers and interviewing employees to identify and assess training and development needs; delivering and overseeing training; monitoring progress made through training programs; designing training programs

1Australian Government Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections 2015

Applying to study with us:

• go to the top of this page and make note of the SATAC code, then click Apply
• you will be redirected through to the SATAC website to continue your application

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The Business Student Hub is a convenient, central support service for business students, from first year through to graduation. The team provides expert advice on study options, elective choices and any academic difficulties. It also helps with referrals to support services across the University. The Business Student Hub is there to facilitate your life at university, so you get the most out of your UniSA experience.

Our student support services will make your life at university easier. We want you to be successful, and if you need help, we're here to assist. We provide a full range of support services, including:

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