Graduate Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management)

Graduate Diploma

Develop a sound understanding of the theory and principles of human resource management in as little as one year. Apply what you've learnt in an industry placement.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$6,700 per year

International Fees

$25,377 per year

About this course

Want a career in human resource management? Already have a degree in another field of study, or have significant work experience in the business sector and want a formal qualification? The Graduate Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management) helps you develop a sound understanding of organisational behaviour and current issues in human resource management (HRM) in as little as one year.

Highlights

Focus on applied business study.
Relevant for profit, not-for-profit and public sector organisations.
Emphasis on human resource management in small to medium enterprises.
Takes into account your own experience.
Includes a work placement (the Industry Based Learning course).
Guest speakers who are HRM experts.
Can serve as a pathway into postgraduate business programmes like the Master of Business.
Supportive learning environment with small classes.
A mix of on-campus classes, online support and self-directed study.
Part-time study options available.

Entry requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above
2. If you're a graduate of Unitec's Bachelor of Business, you cannot be admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Business in the same specialisation in which you majored in the degree
3. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
4. If English is your second language, you are required to have one or more of the following:

Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
Pearson Test of English (Academic): 50 with no score lower than 50
Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't meet the requirements? We also accept:

Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission; or
If you're seeking entry based on work experience, you will be required to demonstrate, in a written application, CV and attestation from suitable referees, that you have substantial professional experience in activities related to this programme, and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

Study locations

Mt Albert

Career pathways

- Recruitment manager - HR manager - Training manager - Occupational health and safety officer

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