C07113v5 Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
Award(s): Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (GradDipHRM)CRICOS code: 055276F
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management provides participants with sound knowledge and skills in the field of human resource management (HRM), enabling participants to develop expertise across the field of HRM and its issues, including employment relations and other management practices.
The course provides an avenue for participants to gain theoretical and practical skills in the fields of HRM and IR. It is based on the master's program but requires fewer units of study. In most circumstances, participants can choose to progress to the Master of Human Resource Management (C04286) on satisfactory completion of this course.
Course aims
The course is designed to meet the career needs of professionals with some experience in an area related to HRM and employment relations.
Career options
Career options include management-level positions in industry or government related to HRM.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Apply critical thinking skills to develop options that respond to community, Indigenous and business needs within a human resource context |
| 2.1 | Communicate information clearly and fluently to a growing and diverse range of stakeholders |
| 2.2 | Interact with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes |
| 3.1 | Apply principles of law, ethics, sustainability and Indigenous values as human resource managers |
| 4.1 | Apply advanced knowledge of human resource management concepts, including Indigenous perspectives, and technical skills to lead professional practice in people management |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Pathway course
Students who do not meet the requirements to gain entry into the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (C11198) offered on a part-time basis or the Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300) offered on a full-time basis. Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate allows students to articulate into the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or the Master of Human Resource Management (C04286 or C04260).
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be granted a maximum of four subject exemptions, of which two core subjects can be approved from prior undergraduate study.
Course duration and attendance
The course duration is one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.
Course structure
Students must complete a total of 48 credit points consisting of eight core subjects.
Course completion requirements
| STM91697 Core Subjects (GDHRM) | 48cp | |
| Total | 48cp |
Course program
A typical course program is provided below, showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration.
Not all subjects are offered every session. Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21926 Managing Change | 6cp | |
| 21720 Human Resource Management | 6cp | |
| 21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21896 Diversity and Inclusion | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21702 Industrial Relations | 6cp | |
| 21889 Future of Work | 6cp | |
| 21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers | 6cp | |
| 21854 Creative Problem Solving | 6cp | |
| Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21702 Industrial Relations | 6cp | |
| 21889 Future of Work | 6cp | |
| 21854 Creative Problem Solving | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21720 Human Resource Management | 6cp | |
| 21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers | 6cp | |
| 21926 Managing Change | 6cp | |
| 21896 Diversity and Inclusion | 6cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (C11198) or Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300), the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, and the Master of Human Resource Management (C04286 or C04260).
Professional recognition
Students completing this degree are eligible to apply to the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) for the Professional Member (MAHRI) status and/or advancement to a higher level of membership for those who have appropriate work experience.
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Business School on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
email business@uts.edu.au
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