Graduate Certificate in Business (Human Resource Management)

    Graduate Certificate in Business (Human Resource Management)

    Duration6 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 364 / credit
    Next IntakeJuly 28, 2026

    Graduate Certificate in Business (Human Resource Management)

    About

    Program overview

    • Step into a senior human resource management position, inspiring and positively impacting the lives of those around you.
    • Study the fundamentals of human resource management, business intelligence, employment relations and organisational behaviour.
    • Develop digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in teamwork, effective communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, strategic planning, project management, research, and conflict resolution.
    • Be taught by award-winning academics and industry leaders who bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
    • Extend your studies by continuing into a Master of Business once you’ve completed your graduate certificate.

    Now is a great time to lead in human resource management. With new technologies, ongoing economic changes, an increasingly diverse workforce, and a strong focus on work-life balance, you have the golden opportunity to lead change and positively shape the future of your organisation. Are you ready to take up this challenge and guide your organisation towards success?

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum academic requirements

    Entry requirements

    You must have a completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.

    Minimum English language requirements

    We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

    English TestOverallListeningReadingWritingSpeaking
    IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
    Cambridge English Score
    You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
    176 169 169 169 169
    PTE Academic 58 50 50 50 50
    TOEFL iBT 79 16 16 21 18

    Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

    We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

    When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Careers and outcomes

    Upon completing QUT’s Graduate Certificate in Business (Human Resource Management), you’ll possess the knowledge and skills necessary to manage people in organisations in recruitment, performance and reward systems, employment relations and staff development. 

    Professional recognition

    As an Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) accredited program, graduates are eligible for AHRI membership. Graduate AHRI members have access to resources, development programs and networking opportunities to build a successful HR career.

    Possible careers

    • Chief human resources officer
    • Chief well-being officer
    • Diversity and inclusion manager
    • Employee experience specialist
    • Human resource business partner
    • Human resource director
    • Human resource manager
    • Innovation and change management specialist
    • Learning and development manager
    • Organisational development director

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    364 / credit

    Graduate Certificate in Business (Human Resource Management)

    Queensland University of Technology

    Queensland University of Technology

    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane