Inclusive and progressive
Adapt to the changing nature of human resource management. Learn effective and progressive responses to modern HR challenges, while discovering emerging human factors shaping the new world of work.
Learn people-centric skills
Future-focused qualification
Learn innovative and progressive people management practices.
Accelerated & 100% online
Study that’s flexible
Coursework and assessments designed to fit around your needs.
Support seven days a week
Learning advice and study assistance
Dedicated support services designed for your study discipline.
Help shape people’s careers in a time of rapid change
In our increasingly unpredictable and complex world, workplace frameworks and worker needs are changing rapidly. HR professionals are challenged to develop effective responses to emerging challenges, including technology and sustainability.
The Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management is an ideal qualification if you’re entering the HR field, building on your HR work experience, or enhancing an existing qualification.
You’ll focus on the latest modern HR strategies and challenges. Diving deep into contemporary solutions and trends to observe future workplace challenges with a focus on diversity, inclusion and well-being.
What you will learn
- Employment law
Learn the unique legal and ethical challenges emerging from technological and social disruptions.
- Contemporary HR
Learn about the future challenges HR professionals will face and develop your own effective and progressive responses.
- Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing
Focus on inclusive and progressive practices that place the wellbeing of its employees at the forefront.
Our worldwide business rankings
Dedicated to academic excellence, Monash University has achieved international recognition and renown in its Business courses.
Pathways to a master degree
You can graduate with a Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management in approximately 0.7 years part-time accelerated, after completing 4 units (24 credit points).
You can also continue studying after completing approximately:
- 1.4 years part-time accelerated, 4 units (48 credit points), and you’ll receive a Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management*; or
- 2 years part-time accelerated, 4 units (72 credit points total), and you’ll receive a Master of Human Resource Management
*Exit point only
Human Resource Management
Graduate Certificate
0.7 years part-time accelerated
- Diversity and Inclusion
- People and change
- Ethics and legal issues in human resource management
- Sustainability and performance in human resource management
Human Resource Management
Graduate Diploma
0.7 years part-time accelerated
- Engagement and talent management
- Workforce and employment analytics
- Disability and inclusive practice
- Mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
Human Resource Management
Master
0.7 years part-time accelerated
- Professional development
- Industry challenge
Or
- Global challenge
Two elective units
Structure
The Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management comprises four units in which you will be introduced to studies in business management at an advanced graduate level. The units are intended for students whose previous qualification is not in a business field.
Core units
You must complete the following units:
Diversity and inclusion
People and change
Ethics and legal issues in human resource management
Sustainability and performance in human resource management
Entry Requirements
An Australian bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification, and achieved at least a credit (60%) average or an equivalent GPA.
English requirements
Applicants must meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements apply for admission to Monash University Australia.
Fees
For the Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management, the estimated cost is $4,637.50 per unit*. You may be eligible to receive a FEE-HELP loan to cover part or all of your tuition. Fees are subject to change annually.
*Please note: these are the estimated domestic fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Looking for clarification on fees, FEE-HELP or scholarships?
Enquire with our student consultants and schedule a call to get your questions answered.
Career outcomes
The workplace of the future is an exciting and dynamic place. The Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management degree is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to succeed in a constantly changing global environment.
What does the future look like for Business Administrators?
With a high demand for skilled professionals in the corporate world, Business Administrators are well-paid and a sought-after profession.
Salary
$103,000
Industry Growth
+12.1%
Human Resource Management online at Monash
Help shape people’s careers with a future-focused qualification that inspires innovation. The Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management will equip you with a digital and people-centric skill set that will advance your HR career.
Your fully online course runs across a streamlined six-week teaching period, and gives you the opportunity to engage in the learning material and study anywhere in Australia, whether you are inner-city, rural or remote.
Meet your academic team
Associate Professor Jonathan Matheny
Jonathan Matheny is the Director of Program Development for Leadership and Executive Education. He leads the development of new programs and teaches personal development, leadership and organisational change. He has led academic programs and lectures across North America, Europe and Asia.
Dr Susan Mayson
Dr Mayson is Director of Education in the Department of Management. She is an associate Fellow in the Monash Education Academy, a Dean’s Teaching Award (2011) winner and she received a Dean’s Commendation for Teaching Excellence in 2009. She teaches at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is different about Monash's Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management course compared to other HRM courses?
How is the Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management future focused? And why?
- Digital and virtual transformation
- The different kinds of relationships with employees and contractors
- How HRM roles and approaches have changed over the years and in more recent times.
What theories, models and frameworks are covered by the Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management?
- people and change
- sustainability and performance
- ethics and legal issues
- diversity and inclusion
- engagement and talent management
- mental health and wellbeing
- workforce analytics
- workplace capability
- disability studies.
Studying online, the Monash way
Courses designed for online
Gain a world-class education, delivered through a dynamic virtual classroom and taught by leading academics.
Support seven days a week
You’ll have ongoing access to dedicated support services that have been specifically designed for your discipline.
Equipped for career success
You’ll graduate as an in-demand employee, ready to take the next step in your career.
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