Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations (41260)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.This course may be taken as a stand-alone course or as a pathway into the Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations or Master of Commerce.
Students are introduced to key concepts and theories of employment relations and human resource management as well as gaining an applied understanding of contemporary practice in both areas.
The Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations includes the study of the socioeconomic dynamics of the employment relationship and organisations involved in employment relations;
leadership and organisational behaviour;
and the foundational concepts and objectives that underpin contemporary human resource management.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
|---|
| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2 |
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Take all units (18 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | EMPL5412 | Employment Relations | lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week | |
| S1, S2 | HRMT5504 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week | |
| S2 | MGMT5508 | Organisational Behaviour and Leadership | lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week |
Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | EMPL5514 | Negotiation and Dispute Resolution | lectures/seminars: 5 sessions (7–8 hours each) over 6 weeks | |
| S1 | HRMT5501 | Diversity and Inclusion | Prerequisites: HRMT5504 Introduction to Human Resource Management | lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week |
| S1, S2 | HRMT5502 | People Analytics | lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week | |
| S2 | HRMT5530 | Career Development and Employability | lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(1) (a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation. or
(2) Significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Institution
