Queensland University of Technology
Graduate Certificate in Business (Human Resource Management)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain an understanding of senior human resource management to inspire and positively influence the lives of those around you.
Course overview
Aspiring leaders in human resource management must understand the factors that influence thoughts, emotions, motivations and behaviours in the workplace, particularly during periods of change. This program is designed to develop the capabilities required to manage change effectively. It covers key areas such as self-awareness and interpersonal understanding, organisational contexts and cultural perspectives, and the ethical leadership of change in times of disruption.
The program also examines the approaches and technologies organisations use to investigate business challenges and generate insights that inform effective business strategy. Through the practical application of core theories and business research tools, participants develop skills in collecting and analysing data related to the external business environment and internal organisational processes. These insights support value creation through innovation, product development and process improvement.
In addition, the program explores the complexities of employment relations, addressing both the theoretical and practical dimensions of the relationship between employers and employees. It analyses labour–management relations, including industrial relations institutions and labour markets, alongside legislative, economic, political, social and cultural perspectives on work and work organisations. Emphasis is also placed on socially responsible approaches to employment relations, work design and the inequalities embedded within contemporary organisational structures.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Business (Human Resource Management), students must complete 48 credit points.
Core units
- Workplace Relations and Future of Work
- Organisational Behaviour: Transforming Self, Others and Organisations
- HRM Theory and Practice
- Business Intelligence
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, you must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or a higher qualification) in any discipline.
- A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline and at least two years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.
- At least five years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.
Outcomes
Career 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.
Potential career opportunities for graduates include:
- Chief Human Resources Officer
- Chief Wellbeing Officer
- Diversity and Inclusion Manager
- Employee Experience Specialist
- Human Resource Manager
- Human Resource Business Partner
- Human Resource Director
- Innovation and Change Management Specialist
- Learning and Development Manager
- Organisational Development Director
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $18,400 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 credit points (normally four units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.