Edith Cowan University

Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Diploma

Develop advanced human resource management skills focused on strategy, organisational change and people leadership.

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management forms the second stage in a three-stage suite of postgraduate Human Resource Management courses.

These courses include the Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management and the Master of Human Resource Management. The Graduate Diploma builds on the knowledge and skills gained in the Graduate Certificate and develops higher-level HRM capabilities and broader business understanding. This course focuses on the roles of HRM professionals in aligning HRM policies and practices with the organisation's strategic priorities and in managing strategic change. The Graduate Diploma also develops students' understanding of the work of line managers who play a key role in executing the HRM function by converting HRM policy to practice.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,600
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
City Campus
Intake
February, 2027
July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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What you will study

To complete the Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management, you must complete 120 credit points. Each unit is valued at 20 credit points.

Core units

Complete the following:

  • Managing People and Organisations
  • HRM Fundamentals
  • Managing Employment Relations
  • Acquiring and Managing Talent
  • Managing and Rewarding Employee Performance

Core option units

Choose one of the following:

  • Project Management
  • Health, Safety and Workplace Environment

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

Alternatively, applicants may apply for a graduate certificate in human resource management.

English language requirements

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS academic overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
  • Bachelor's degree from a country specified on the university's English Proficiency Bands page.
  • I completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at the postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the university's English Proficiency Bands page.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Potential career opportunities exist for graduates in human resource management, employment relations, recruitment, talent management, organisational development, etc. Graduates may pursue roles such as:

  • Human Resource Manager 
  • Human Resource Advisor 
  • Employment Relations Officer 
  • Workplace Relations Advisor 
  • Recruitment Consultant 
  • Talent Manager 
  • HR Officer 
  • Talent Acquisition Health and Safety Coordinator

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate advanced theoretical and specialised technical knowledge and skills in human resource management.
  • Demonstrate skills to critically analyse and evaluate information to generate and communicate successful solutions to complex problems in human resource management.
  • Demonstrate the autonomous application of knowledge and skills to effect successful outcomes.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $5,600 (20-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $33,600
Indicative full-course fee: $33,600

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 120 credit point (six units) course structure completed over one year.

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.