0201 - Graduate Diploma in Work and Employment Relations
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | GradDipW&ER |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 013392E |
| Managing faculty | Business and Economics |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Caulfield) |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year FT, 2 years PT |
| Contact details | Monash Graduate School of Business, telephone +61 3 9903 1400, fax +61 3 9903 2890,email gsb@buseco.monash.edu.au |
| Course coordinator | Associate Professor Peter Gahan |
Description
This course equips graduates with the knowledge, capabilities and practitioner skills associated with the practice of industrial relations and employment relations in a wide range of professional and managerial roles. It focuses on workplace labour management practice and policy in a dynamic and internationalised context, while making the necessary connections with the broader institutional and regulatory framework. It is ideally suited for industrial relations and human resources practitioners, and for general managers with responsibility for managing people.
Objectives
The learning goals associated with this course are to:
- analyse the dynamic industrial relations environment faced by contemporary business and work organisations
- understand the practical impacts of these dynamic changes for workplace industrial relations strategies
- develop work and employment relations strategies that contribute to business performance and effectiveness
- develop core capabilities associated with the management of work and employment relations, including negotiation, problem solving and conflict management.
Structure
The course structure has two main components:
- a set of core units in work and employment relations
- four open electives.
Requirements
(a.) Students must complete four core units (24 points):
- BTX5080 Workplace negotiations
- BTX9070 Labour relations law
- MGX5620 Pay, participation and performance
- MGX9220 Work and employment relations
(b.) students must complete a further four graduate units (24 points) subject to the following conditions:
- a maximum of two elective units (12 points) may be taken from other faculties.
It is recommended that students consult with the course coordinator to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.
Progression to further studies
Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Work and Employment Relations may be eligible for admission to the Master of Work and Employment Relations.
Professional recognition
Details of educational requirements for professional recognition can be found at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/postgrad/bus-06.html
Alternative exit(s)
Students wishing to exit the Graduate Diploma in Work and Employment Relations early may apply to graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study.
Award(s) received on completion
Graduate Diploma in Work and Employment Relations
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