Graduate Certificate in Business (Human Resource Management)

Queensland University of Technology

About

The focus of the human resource management major is on the preparation of graduates for entry into the human resources profession.

Human resource management graduates acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to manage people in organisations including recruitment, performance and reward systems, employment relations and staff development.

The human resource management specialisation in the Graduate Certificate of Business is designed to provide foundation knowledge, research and skills appropriate to HRM professions.

The Graduate Certificate in Business is an excellent re-introduction to tertiary learning and an opportunity to update skills or, as one-quarter of the Master of Business program, a pathway to higher level study.

Structure

Domestic Students

Students are required to complete 48 credit points (4 units). The course can be undertaken either full-time (1 semester) or part-time (2 semesters).

 

International Students

Students are required to complete 48 credit points (4 units).

 

Entry requirements

A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or 

A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline and at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience; or

At least five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.

 

Learning outcomes

Careers and outcomes(DOM,INT)

Positions for employment may include:

  • Human Resource Manager
  • Human Resource Development Officer
  • Human Resources Officer
  • Training and Development Co-ordinator
  • Talent Manager
  • Workplace Relations Manager
  • Human Resource Advisor
  • Recruitment Consultant
  • Human Resources Consultant.

Possible careers

  • Human Resource Developer
  • Human Resource Manager

Institution