University of New South Wales
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop critical knowledge of HR approaches and frameworks to contribute directly to strategic visions of organisations.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is designed for aspiring and future-focused HR professionals who want to know how to shape and influence workplace culture with practical skills in contemporary Human Resource Management. You will learn how to drive effective HRM solutions through innovative frameworks and build stakeholder management skills to be highly sought after by employers or clients.
Upon successful completion (with a minimum WAM of 65), this graduate certificate provides a pathway to articulate into the Master of Human Resource Management, with the option to specialise in Human Resource Analytics, Leadership and Organisational Development or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Key facts
11th May, 2026
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
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 fee per course in 2026: $5,130 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total program fee in 2026: $20,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of four courses per semester or year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- 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 program.