Skip to Content

Postgrad

Print or email this page: Print this page Email a Friend

Graduate Certificate of Commerce (Human Resource Management) 

BHR440

Campus Availability

Study Mode

Study Level

Duration

Intakes Show intake calendar

Hawthorn, Online

Full-time, Online, Part-time (evening)

Postgraduate

6 months full-time or 1 year part-time

Feb, Aug

The Graduate Certificate of Commerce (Human Resource Management) will appeal to people from diverse business backgrounds who have a common goal – to gain a tertiary qualification to improve their management skills and business prospects. The program provides the skills needed for effective human resource management. It can also be viewed as the first step in the ongoing process of postgraduate management education.

 
This is a postgraduate program accredited by Swinburne University of Technology and delivered in conjunction with Swinburne’s TAFE Division. All graduates will receive a Swinburne University of Technology award.
 
The program commences with a one-day orientation program to assist students in their transition to study within the Swinburne postgraduate community.


Back to Top

At the completion of the course, graduates are expected to be able to:
  • Communicate effectively in an business environment
  • Work productively in diverse teams
  • Crtitically evaluate business problems and suggest ethical, legal entrepreneurial, socially responsible and sustainable solutions
  • Provide HR solutions to a business problem


Back to Top

The course is available in full-time and part-time delivery modes both online and on-campus.*
 
Part-time* students undertake two units per semester, completing their course in two semesters (one year). Full-time students undertake four units in one semester completing their course in one semester (six months). 
 
The graduate certificate can also be undertaken as the first stage of the Graduate Diploma of Commerce (Human Resource Management), which involves a further four units, or the Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management), which involves a further eight units.

The program may also be run 'in-house' for organisations where a minimum of 14 candidates are available.
 
Online off-campus delivery
The online study option provides an excellent alternative for regional, interstate and international* participants as well as those whose work patterns do not support on-campus attendance. Please contact us for more information regarding this study mode.

*Please note that international students holding student visas must study on campus full-time and cannot undertake the online study option while in Australia.


Back to Top


Back to Top

This course provides an avenue for graduates to gain theoretical and practical skills in HRM and business practices. As many participants may already be established in a business career, the key vocational outcomes will arise from improved job prospects and opportunities for further career progression. Graduates can follow career path roles such as human resource consultant.


Back to Top

The Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management) is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).


Back to Top

Applicants at the graduate certificate level should have completed an approved undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution equivalent to a three year Australian bachelor degree

Special Non-Graduate Entry - a special entry provision is available for those applicants who do not have an approved undergraduate degree, but have at least a minimum of three years approved work experience. This should be specific HR experience with responsibility at the HR manager or HR consultant level.


Back to Top

Applicants with appropriate prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of the program may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the program with 'advanced standing'. Swinburne policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide' at: www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways


Back to Top

An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide' at: www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//


Back to Top

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.


Back to Top

The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.

For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees


Back to Top

Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply


Back to Top

Submit an Online Enquiry 
Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au


Back to Top