Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

What you will study

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, you must complete four courses.

Core course

Complete the following:

• Human Resource Policies and Practices

Electives

Choose three from the following:

• Human Resource Strategies
• Introduction to Employment Law
• Managing People and Organisation
• Employee Wellbeing and Engagement
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Sustainability and Human Resources
• Leadership Development
• Organisational Development
• Human Resource Analytics
• Human Resource Information Systems
• Introductory Data Analysis
• Attracting, Evaluating and Retaining Talent
• Change Management
• Managing Pay and Performance
• Managing Yourself and Others

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

• A recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification).
• A minimum of three years of relevant or professional experience* in analytics, clerical or administrative work in a commercial, not-for-profit or public service organisation or other analytics-related positions.​

Relevant experience includes being responsible for tasks that are non-routine, unstructured or semi-structured, engaging in problem-solving activities. It can include experience of managing a small team, being a team leader, managing a project or being responsible for the management and allocation of resources. Alternatively, engaging in a professional role over a period of time is relevant experience.

English language requirements

You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on your educational background and citizenship. UNSW requires a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment. English language skills are essential for webinar comprehension and the completion of coursework, assignments and examinations.

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you will be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• English language tests and university English courses.
• Prior study in the medium of English.
• Other qualifications.
• English waivers.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative total fee in 2025: $20,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The indicative fee is based on an estimated average and are subject to choice of elective course. The fees listed are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than one Equivalent Full Time Student Load (eight courses 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.

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.