Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management - International

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management from Charles Sturt University enhances your knowledge and skills in HR practices, theory, and legal frameworks. It develops critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills for effective HR management. The online program offers flexibility and can be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time, preparing graduates for various HR roles.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management from Charles Sturt University is designed to enhance your career prospects as a practicing human resource (HR) professional or to enter the profession. This course increases your knowledge base in both the practical and theoretical understanding of human resource management.

Objectives:

• Enhance your knowledge and skills in human resource management practices.
• Develop a contemporary understanding of human resource management theory and its application in the workplace.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal and ethical frameworks of employment relations.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the context of human resource management.
• Enhance your communication and interpersonal skills for effective HR management.

Program Description:

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is a 32-credit point program that can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. The program is offered online, providing flexibility for students to balance their studies with their professional and personal commitments. The program consists of four core subjects:

• HRM502 Human Resource Management
• HRM528 Strategic Human Resource Management
• HRM550 Evaluating Human Resources
• INR517 Legal Frameworks of Employment Relations

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Assignments
• Case studies
• Presentations
• Exams

Teaching:

The program is taught by experienced academics and industry professionals who are actively involved in the field of human resource management. The teaching methods include:

• Online lectures
• Online tutorials
• Discussion forums
• Case studies
• Guest speakers

Careers:

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management are qualified for a variety of roles in the human resource field, including:

• Human resource manager
• Industrial relations manager
• Change manager
• Workforce consultant
• Organizational development manager