Graduate Diploma in Workplace and Industrial Relations

Course code: 0201 + Course abbreviation: GradDipWplace&IndRels + Total credit points required: 48 + 2 semesters full-time, 4 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

This course develops practitioner skills on a sound analytical and conceptual basis. It is ideally suited for industrial relations and human resources practitioners and for managers. It focuses upon the workplace while making the necessary connections with the broader institutional and legal framework.

Credit for prior studies

Candidates articulating from an executive certificate or graduate certificate in the Department of Management will be eligible for credit for a maximum of four units (24 points) for study undertaken in the last five years.

Other candidates may be eligible for credit for a maximum of two units (12 points) if previous study is considered to be equivalent to particular units in the course of study. Credit is restricted to study undertaken in the last five years and must be approved by the program manager.

Course structure

(a) Students must complete seven core units (42 points) as follows:

(i) the following six units (36 points):

BTX9070 Labour relations law
MGX5080 Workplace negotiations
MGX5090 Strategic industrial and workplace relations management
MGX5160 Advocacy and bargaining
MGX9220 Industrial and workplace relations
MGX9600 Managing people and organisations

(ii) one unit (6 points) from the following:

MGX9180 Employee relations, or
MGX9850 Human resource management

(b) one elective unit (6 points) selected from graduate units taught by the Department of Management.

It is recommended that students consult with the course director to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Workplace and Industrial Relations may apply for admission to the Master of Workplace and Industrial Relations and would be eligible for credit for eight units.

Contact details

Program manager

Ms Marjorie Jerrard

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