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Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations
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Domestic Student Fees
For Full-Fee Paying places, students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).
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Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
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Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below
Admission Requirements
(1)(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation. or
(2) Significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
About the course
Human Resources and Employment Relations explores how effective people management contributes towards organisational effectiveness, asking questions such as:
- How do we find the right employees?
- How do we keep them?
- How do we motivate employees to maximise their performance?
- How do we assess employee performance?
In addition, you will examine the organisation of work, management of employees, role of unions, development of co-operation and negotiation, and ways in which conflict can emerge and be managed.
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Part-time only
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 12 hours per unit per week (comprising 3 hours of contact time and 9 hours of individual study time)
- Postgraduate
- 41260
- This course is not available to international student visa holders
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Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Why study this course?
- You’ll benefit from the integration of research and theory with practical application in a range of government, industry and not-for-profit organisations.
- A diverse team of teaching staff brings together practical experience and internationally recognised research in a variety of employment contexts.
Flexibility
We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.
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Accreditation
The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
EQUIS and AACSB are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.