Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management
2022 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2022 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2022. |
| Campus | This course is only offered Online |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 1 year part time |
| Deakin course code | M515 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Pathways
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
Course overview
Gain the essential skills and knowledge required in managing human resources and employment relations. Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management will provide you with a solid foundation to enter the human resources field or to upgrade your qualifications in human resource management. As a graduate you’ll be eligible for admission into the Master of Human Resource Management.
Indicative student workload
As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include online classes and seminars, and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Professional recognition
The Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Graduates may be eligible for entry into the AHRI Practising Certification (APC) Program.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management will provide you with skills and knowledge for a career in human resources, business, government or industry.
Participation requirements
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.
Mandatory student checks
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.
Pathways
This course provides a pathway into the Master of Human Resource Management (M782)
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as photocopying or travel.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate an advanced understanding of a contemporary body of knowledge in human resource management |
| Communication | Apply appropriate communication skills within the context of human resource management |
| Digital literacy | Use appropriate digital technologies to identify and disseminate complex information, concepts and theories in human resource management |
| Critical thinking | Analyse critically, evaluate and express sound judgement, ideas and reflection in relation to a range of management issues |
| Problem solving | Apply problem solving skills necessary to conceptualise and solve complex human resource issues in the workplace |
| Self-management | Operate successfully as an independent learner in an online learning environment |
| Teamwork | Apply team working skills in addressing human resource issues in the contemporary workplace |
| Global citizenship | Identify and respond to authentic ethical and cultural issues faced by HR professionals in organisations |
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Human Resources, students must attain a total of 4 credit points of core units plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, MAI010 Academic Integrity Module. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
| MAI010 | Academic Integrity Module |
Core
| MMH701 | Human Resource Strategy |
| MMH702 | Strategic Staffing |
| MMH704 | Managing and Rewarding Performance |
| MMH709 | Workplace Relations |
Work experience
This course does not require students to complete compulsory work integrated learning units.
Other course information
Course duration - additional informationCourse duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
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