GradCertHRM&IR

The Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations courses are specialised qualifications for those engaged in or contemplating careers in industrial relations, human resource management and related areas.

This course replaced the Graduate Certificate of Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management in 2008.

For comparisons between the new Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations courses and the old Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management courses, including common questions, please visit the New Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Courses for 2008

• two compulsory units of study (12 credit points)
• two elective units of study (12 credit points) chosen from the Table A options

Compulsory units of study

Students must complete the following compulsory units of study:

• WORK6017 Human Resource Strategies
• WORK6018 International Industrial Relations

Elective units of study

Table A

• WORK6008 Research Tools at Work
• WORK6011 Negotiation, Bargaining and Advocacy *
• WORK6012 Industrial Relations Policy
• WORK6030 Performance and Rewards
• WORK6031 Recruitment and Selection
• WORK6034 Human Resource Development
• WORK6103 Gender and Work *
• WORK6108 International Dimensions of HR
• WORK6109 Unions at Work *
• WORK6114 Health and Safety at Work *
• WORK6115 Managing Diversity at Work *
• WORK6116 Employment and the Law *
• WORK6117 Managing HR and Knowledge Systems
• WORK6118 Managing Communication in Organisations

Please note: The units of study marked with an "*" will NOT be available for 2009 enrolments.

The following tables shows illustrative programs of study for a student enrolled in the Graduate Certificate of Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations.

Semester 1 2008 enrolment (full-time)

Example for student enrolled on a full-time basis undertaking four units of study per semester.

Semester 2 2008 enrolment (part-time)

Example for student enrolled on a part-time basis undertaking two units of study per semester. Please Note. The Graduate Certificate of Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations is not available for full-time study in Semester 2, 2008.

Please Note. The information listed in these program of study examples is meant as a guide only. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study before enrolling. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their degree in different sequences to those listed above (including Summer or Winter School sessions). You are advised to plan their degree based upon your individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your degree.

Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) accreditation

The Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) is the national association representing human resource management professionals and is Australia's leading human resources professional body. All degrees incorporating study in human resource management are AHRI-accredited. All Postgraduate Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations courses satisfy the requirements for professional membership of AHRI.

For details of the English language requirements for entry into this course, please refer to the section headed English Language Requirements under the Admissions page on this website.

Please Note. This course is only available for full-time enrolment in Semester 1 for International students.

Full-time: A typical full-time student will undertake four units of study in a semester, completing the four units in one semester (0.5 years)(Commencing Semester 2 only).

Part-time: Students undertake one or two units per semester, typically completing the program in one to two years.

and handbook

For more detailed course information, requirements and resolutions for this course in 2009, students should refer to the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook.This handbook will be available from late September 2008.

Students who commenced their course prior to 2009, should refer to the handbook of the year they commenced their course.

Students can check on the availability of units of study in this program for the current year by using the University's Online Unit of Study Handbook.