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Course Rules

To be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, students must successfully complete a total of four units of study (24 credit points), comprising:

• two compulsory units of study (12 credit points)
• two elective units of study ('Table A') (12 credit points)

Please Note: The units of study listed below are those units which are available for the current year only. For a full list of all units able to be completed under this program (including units that are not currently offered), please refer to the Faculty Handbook.

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)

• WORK6030 Performance and Rewards
• WORK6031 Recruitment and Selection
• WORK6034 Human Resource Development
• WORK6108 International Dimensions of HR
• WORK6115 Managing Diversity at Work
• WORK6117 Managing HR and Knowledge Systems
• WORK6118 Managing Communication in Organisations

Enrolment Guide

The following tables shows example course progressions for a student enrolled in the Graduate Certificate of Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations.

Semester 1 2010 Enrolment (Full-Time)

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

Please Note: The Graduate Certificate of Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations is not available for full-time study for students commencing in Semester 2, 2010 due to unit of study availability.

Semester 2 2010 Enrolment (Part-Time)

Example course progression for student enrolled on a part-time basis undertaking two units of study per semester.

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.

Entry Requirements

For entry into this course, students must have either met the entry requirements as for the Graduate Diploma OR have at least three years of relevant work experience.

For details of the English language requirements for entry into this course, please refer to the page headed 'English Language Requirements for International Students' under the Admissions information on the University's website.

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

Duration of Course

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) (Note.This option is available for students commencing Semester 1 only).

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