University of New South Wales

Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Gain the knowledge to support effective people management, from workforce strategy and employee wellbeing to organisational change and workplace practices.

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Course overview

Effective human resource management plays a critical role in helping organisations respond to changing workforce expectations, evolving workplace practices and business priorities. The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is designed for professionals looking to develop contemporary HR knowledge and strengthen their ability to support people-focused strategies across organisations.

Through the program, you'll explore how HR principles can be applied to real workplace challenges, developing your understanding of workforce strategy, employee relations, wellbeing, inclusion and organisational change. You'll strengthen your ability to contribute to effective people practices and support decisions that influence employee experience, workplace culture and organisational outcomes.

Completed part-time over eight months, the program is delivered 100% online, allowing you to balance postgraduate study with professional commitments. With a direct pathway into the Master of Human Resource Management, it provides an opportunity to continue developing advanced HR capability and expand your expertise in contemporary people management.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
8 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,125
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
24th August, 2026
19th October, 2026
11th January, 2027
8th March, 2027
3rd May, 2027
28th June, 2027
23rd August, 2027
18th October, 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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Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, you must successfully complete four courses from the following:

Core units
  • Human Resource Policies and Practices
Elective units

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Analytics, you must have one of the following:

  • 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.

Contact the university or visit their website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

  • Human Resources Assistant
  • Recruitment Coordinator
  • Employee Relations Officer
  • HR Policy Advisor
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • Diversity and Inclusion Assistant
  • HR Data Analyst
  • Learning and Development Coordinator
  • Workplace Wellbeing Advisor
  • HR Compliance Officer

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $20,500  (Full-fee paying place)

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.