Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management
2027 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2027 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management |
| Deakin course code | M515 |
| Course credit points | 4 |
| Course version | 2 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Business and Law |
| Course information | For students who commenced from 2009 onwards |
| Campus | This course is only offered Online |
| Duration | 1 year part-time |
| Course map - enrolment planning tool | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2027 Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| 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
- Course learning outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Fees and charges
Course overview
Explore the fundamentals of human resource management theory and practice and propel your career with a course designed to complement your industry experience and diversify your professional skill set.
The graduate certificate is for professionals looking to develop core HR capabilities and understand how effective people strategies support organisational success. You will build practical skills in strategic staffing, workforce capability, workplace relations and human resource strategy. Led by industry-informed teachers, explore how HR practices support performance, culture and employee wellbeing in modern organisations.
You’ll graduate with the foundational capability to support people management and take the next step in your career with the opportunity to continue your studies in the Master of Human Resource Management.
Indicative student workload
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, online interactions, or professional experiences for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units. 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.
Deakin Business School holds both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. These prestigious accreditations are awarded to business schools that meet strict standards of quality, academic and professional excellence, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing improvement and innovation in their courses, ensuring our graduates are employable worldwide.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management is ideal for those beginning their HR career, or professionals looking to add human resource knowledge to their current role. It provides the essential building blocks for further study or entry-level employment in the field.
Career opportunities include:
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human resources assistant
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recruiter/recruitment coordinator
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talent partner/coordinator
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human resources generalist
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human resources administrator
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human resources specialist
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human resources business partner
Graduates will have the skills to contribute to people management and HR operations, with the option to progress to the Master of Human Resource Management.
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. More information available at Disability support services.
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 can be a pathway to:
Master of Human Resource Management (M782)
Course learning outcomes
| Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
| Demonstrate an advanced understanding of a contemporary body of knowledge in human resource management |
| Apply appropriate communication skills within the context of human resource management |
| Use appropriate digital technologies to identify and disseminate complex information, concepts and theories in human resource management |
| Analyse critically, evaluate and express sound judgement, ideas and reflection in relation to a range of management issues |
| Apply problem solving skills necessary to conceptualise and solve complex human resource issues in the workplace |
| Operate successfully as an independent learner in an online learning environment |
| Apply team working skills in addressing human resource issues in the contemporary workplace |
| Identify and respond to authentic ethical and cultural issues faced by HR professionals in organisations |
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some courses still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Human Resources you must pass 4 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 4 credit points of core units.
Most units are equal to one credit point.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
Core units
| MMH701 | Human Resource Strategy |
| MMH702 | Strategic Staffing |
| MMH703 | Workforce Capability |
| MMH709 | Workplace Relations |
Work experience
This course does not require students to complete compulsory work integrated learning units.
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.
Further information
Contact Student Central for assistance in course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements. Student Central can also provide information for a wide range of services at Deakin. To help you understand the University vocabulary, please refer to our Enrolment codes and terminology page.