Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management

Edith Cowan University

About

The Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management forms the second stage in a three-stage suite of postgraduate Human Resource Management courses consisting of the Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management and the Master of Human Resource Management.

The Graduate Diploma builds on the knowledge and skills gained in the Graduate Certificate and develops higher-level HRM capabilities and broader business understanding.

The Graduate Diploma focuses on the roles of HRM professionals in aligning HRM policies and practices with the strategic priorities of the organisation and in managing strategic change.

The Graduate Diploma also develops students understanding of the work of line managers who play a key role in in executing the HRM function through converting HRM policy to practice.

Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN5730 HRM Fundamentals 20
MAN6706 Developing Individuals, Leaders and Organisations 20
MAN6708 Managing Employment Relations 20

Year 1 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FBL5010 Managing People and Organisations 20
MAN6720 Managing Change 20
MAN6712 Connecting Strategy and HRM 20

Entry requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a discipline other than Human Resource Management, or an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can be considered based on a minimum of five years relevant professional experience.

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate advanced theoretical and specialized technical knowledge and skills in Human Resource Management.
  2. Demonstrate skills to critically analyze and evaluate information to generate and communicate successful solutions to complex problems in the context of Human Resource Management.
  3. Demonstrate the autonomous application of knowledge and skills to effect successful outcomes.

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