Graduate Diploma in Business (Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management)

Victoria University

About

Prepare for a challenging and rewarding career as an in-demand expert in HR and industrial relations.

Could you remain calm and fair during workplace negotiations?

Do you want an exciting role, supporting people in business?

Then this is the course for you.

The graduate diploma gives you a solid grounding in business statistics and economics.

You’ll learn the latest theory of industrial relations (IR), business ethics and human-resource (HR) management.

We focus on sought-after skills in conflict resolution and staff development, supported by critical thinking and problem solving.

During your study, you’ll gain the confidence needed to resolve workplace disagreements and oversee staff performance.

If you want to further your knowledge and prepare for a higher-lever role in IR and HR, the diploma is a direct path to the Master of Business (Industrial Relations / Human Resource Management).

Structure

The Graduate Diploma in Business (Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management) is a 96 credit point (8 units) course. It has two components both of which must be successfully completed to meet graduation requirements:

  1. 84 credit points of core studies (equivalent to 7 units) - (BMO6506, BEO5539, BEO6600, BMO6511, BMO5564, BAO5734 and BLO5513).
  2. 12 credit points of elective study (equivalent to 1 unit) - (select from BMO5550, BMO5572, BMO5567, BMO6625, BMO6630, or BMO5501).

Students planning to articulate into the Master of Business (Industrial Relations/Human Resource Management) should select BMO6630 Business Research Methods as their elective.

Course structure and units

Year 1, Semester 1

  • Work and Organisation Systems Unit code BMO6506 Credits12
  • Business Statistics Unit code BEO5539 Credits12
  • Business Economics Unit code BEO6600 Credits12
  • Strategic Management and Business Policy Unit code BMO6511 Credits12

Year 1, Semester 2

  • Human Resource Management Unit code BMO5564 Credits12
  • Industrial Relations Unit code BMO5544 Credits12
  • Law of Employment Unit code BLO5513 Credits12

Select 12 credit point Elective from the list below

Elective units

Select from the following list subject to availability

  • Organisation Change Management Unit code BMO6624 Credits12
  • Strategic Human Resource Management Unit code BMO5572 Credits12
  • Managing Workplace Conflict Unit code BMO5567 Credits12
  • Performance Management and Rewards Unit code BMO6625 Credits12
  • Business Research Methods Unit code BMO6630 Credits12
  • Business Ethics and Sustainability Unit code BMO5501 Credits12

Entry requirements

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline ORCompletion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar disciplineORApplicants with a minimum three (3) years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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  1. Synthesise and critically review knowledge about business systems relevant to industrial relations/human resource management (IR/HR) practices to make high level independent technical recommendations.  
  2. Justify and interpret theoretical concepts and related knowledge to think critically in the resolution of business problems in contemporary IR/HR industry, business and community settings.  
  3. Critically apply cross disciplinary knowledge to stimulate creative IR/HR decision making.  
  4. Exhibit independent judgement in a range of technical or management functions in response to contemporary and future business challenges.  
  5. Evaluate the effectiveness of IR/HR in the support of management decision making.  
  6. Effectively communicate complex knowledge and ideas of IR/HR practice to a variety of audiences.  
  7. Contribute consistently, with personal accountability for outputs in a dynamic 21st century work team, working in an ethical and socially responsible manner.  
  8. Analyse research findings applicable to IR/HR practice in business, industry and community sectors.  

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