2778 - Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
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 | GradDipHRMgt |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 033930G |
| Managing faculty | Business and Economics |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Gippsland) 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 | Dr Cathy Sheehan |
Description
This course is designed for people who are working or intend to work in any area of management, with a particular interest in human resources. It covers the compulsory knowledge base of essential human resource management units and integrates theoretical concepts, research and examples of human resource management in practice. It also emphasises the strategic role of human resources and their contribution to organisational performance and examines key elements of human resource management.
Objectives
The learning goals associated with this course are to:
- develop a specialised knowledge base in the area of human resource management (HRM)
- evaluate the strategic and functional roles of the HR professional
- review the specific challenges for HR professionals in the context of broader management theory and practice
- review the links between industrial and / or employee relations and HRM
- critically analyse and apply HRM theory and empirical research.
Structure
The course structure has two main components:
- a set of core units in human resource management
- four open electives
Requirements
(a.) Students must complete four core units (24 points) as follows:
(i.) one of the following units (6 points):
(ii.) the following three units (18 points):
- MGX5551 Strategic human resource management
- MGX9600 Managing people and organisations
- MGX9850 Human resource management
(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 Human Resource Management may be eligible for admission to the Master of Human Resource Management.
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 Human Resource Management 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 Human Resource Management
13 October 2017 03 July 2024