Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
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    Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

    University of South Australia
    University of South Australia
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 39,600 / Year
    Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2024
    Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

    About

    • UniSA Business is in the top one per cent worldwide1 and has been awarded an overall five stars for excellence in the QS Stars Ratings 2020.
    • UniSA Business is accredited by both AACSB International and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world's leading accreditation bodies.
    • Gain the expertise and confidence to apply HRM systems and your leadership skills, in a global context.
    • Be mentored by a senior business leader through the Executive Partners Program.
    • Benefit from an industry placement and an overseas study tour as part of your studies.
    • Study a curriculum informed by above world-class research in Human Resource Management2.
    • Ranked No. 1 in SA and Top 10 in Australia for Business and Management3.
    • Use this qualification to continue your studies through a range of UniSA master's degrees.
    • Study specialised areas such as recruitment and selection, employment law, and people, leadership and performance.
    • UniSA is in the top 10 in South Australia for postgraduate teaching quality4.

    1UniSA Business is one of just 12 institutions in Australia and approximately 200 globally (from over 25,000 universities) to be EQUIS accredited. EFMD, March 2022. 22018 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA). 32022 QS Subject Rankings. 4Ranked #9, ComparED (QILT) Course Experience Questionnaire 2019-20 (Postgraduate). Public universities only.

    You will have a structured introduction to the core areas of HRM practice, including the business and organisational context in which it occurs. You will also choose two electives, enabling you to tailor your studies to your professional interests. These include the industry placement and overseas study tour options.

    You will study specialised areas of HRM such as:

    • People, Leadership and Performance
    • People Analytics
    • Workplace Learning and Development
    • Talent Acquisition and Development
    • Managing the Global Workforce
    • Introduction to Human Resource Management

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Careers to consider:

    • Human resources adviser: recruiting, training and developing staff; approving job descriptions and advertisements; advising on employment law and organisational policies and procedures; negotiating salaries, contracts, working conditions or redundancy packages
    • Human resources business partner: working with executive staff; developing policies and procedures that align with organisational objectives; acting as company representative for policy guidance on performance management and return to work
    • Learning and development officer: liaising with managers and interviewing employees to identify and assess training and development needs; delivering and overseeing training; monitoring progress made through training programs; designing training programs
    • Occupational health, safety and welfare officer: supporting the development of OHS policies and programs; advising and instructing on various safety-related topics; conducting risk assessment and enforcing preventative measures; reviewing existing policies and updating according to legislation; organising WHS training
    • Recruitment consultant: working on behalf of companies to source candidates for job vacancies; analysing and understanding job specifications; conducting keyword searches on internal recruitment databases, assessing CVs online using various job websites, or actively 'headhunting' senior professionals through independent research
    • Training and development coordinator/consultant: liaising with managers and interviewing employees to identify and assess training and development needs; delivering and overseeing training; monitoring progress made through training programs; designing training programs

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    Set off on a new course in life by applying to become an international student at the University of South Australia. Just follow these four steps.

    The University of South Australia does not charge an application fee.

    Find the best program for you

    Start your search and discover the possibilities

    Check entry requirements

    Make sure you are aware of entry requirements for the University as well as individual program requirements.

    • English language requirements
    • Guidelines on genuine temporary entry
    • Guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds

    Undergraduate – you must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program. If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

    Postgraduate – At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

    See if you need to apply through a registered UniSA Agent

    Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through a registered UniSA education agent unless you are already onshore in Australia. View the full list of countries by citizenship here.

    You will also find a full list of registered UniSA agents on our website (Find an agent).

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    Apply using our online International Application System

    Once you have found the program you wish to study, from the program's home page click 'apply online' which will take you to our easy to use online International Application System. What can you expect from UniSA’s new International Application System:

    • A quick and easy to use online application form
    • Ability to track the progress of your application throughout the submission, assessment, offer and acceptance stages
    • Ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment through our secure online system

    Accept your offer

    Follow our step-by-step guide to accepting your offer, then get excited preparing for student life in Adelaide.

    Important information

    There is no closing date for submitting your application. Application outcomes will be advised within one to two weeks from the date we receive your application and all required supporting documentation. If you require a student visa, you will need to allow additional time to apply for a student visa.

    Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
    University of South Australia
    University of South Australia
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    Australia, Adelaide

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