Curtin Business School
GRADUATE DIPLOMA
HUMAN RESOURCES
Cricos code
051619J
Course code
GD-HUMRES
Course entry requirements
Applicants for a Graduate Diploma are required to
meet University academic and English language entry
standards; details are provided at
futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Applicants generally require a bachelor degree or
graduate certificate. Any specific course entry and
completion requirements must also be met.
Credit for recognised learning
If you have completed a Graduate Certificate in Human
Resources from Curtin, you will receive 100 credit points
towards this course.
Duration
This course comprises eight units and can be completed
in one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Study mode
On-campus. Some evening classes.
Intakes
February and July.
Course information
This course is suitable if you have graduated from
a field other than human resources (HR), or if you
are a professional in HR and want to enhance your
understanding and skills in human resources and
industrial relations.
The Graduate Diploma in Human Resources is designed
to help you gain a recognised, industry-accredited
qualification, acquire practical skills for an in-demand
industry, develop knowledge and expertise in specialised
areas, and learn from internationally recognised HR
academics.
On successful completion you may choose to progress to
the Master of Human Resources.
Professional recognition
Curtin Business School (CBS) courses in human resources
are accredited by the Australian Human Resources
Institute (AHRI). AHRI accreditation ensures consistency
across human resources qualifications in Australian
universities as well as being the mark of a quality human
resources degree. On graduation you are eligible to apply
for membership to the Australian Human Resources
Institute.
Location
Bentley, Western Australia.
Course fees and expenses
Course fee information can be found by searching for
your postgraduate course at courses.curtin.edu.au.
You may also be expected to purchase a number of
textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
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Industry connections
Maintaining strong links with industry is critical to
ensuring that we are serving the needs of both our
students and the workforce. CBS has established
a network of advisory boards – groups of industry
representatives who support the school by providing
invaluable business knowledge and influencing our
courses to help ensure that you are industry-ready on
graduation.
As part of our courses we may incorporate guest
lectures by HR professionals, real-life practical
assignments and case studies, as well as industry
networking opportunities.
Course structure
SEMESTER ONE
UDC
Unit name
Credits
MGMT5005
Human Resource Management
Overview
25
MGMT5000
Employee Relations in Australia
25
MGMT5010
Comparative Industrial Relations
25
MGMT5001
Human Resource Development
25
SEMESTER TWO
UDC
Unit name
Credits
MGMT5009
Industrial Relations Mediation
and Advocacy
25
MGMT5011
Facilitation and Group Process
Skills
25
MGMT6014
Knowledge Worker Retention
25
MGMT6015
Contemporary Issues in
International Human Resource
Management
25
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students studying in Australia on a student
visa can only study full-time and there are also specific
entry requirements that must be met. Please refer to
international.curtin.edu.au or phone +61 8 9266 7331 for
further information, as some information contained in this
publication may not be applicable to international students.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Future Students Centre
Tel: +61 8 9266 1000
1300 CU 1000
Fax: +61 8 9266 3331
Email: [email protected]
Web: futurestudents.curtin.edu.au
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Information in this publication is correct at the time of printing and valid for 2015, but
may be subject to change. In particular, the University reserves the right to change the
content and/or method of assessment, to change or alter tuition fees of any unit of
study, to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations
on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.
Full details of the course and units are available by contacting the Future Students
Centre on +61 8 9266 7331 or refer to futurestudents.curtin.edu.au
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