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Graduate Diploma of Human Resources and Organisational Development

Graduate Diploma

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    GradDipHROD

  • Course code

    1101060

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Human Resources and Organisational Development covers eight core units of the Master of Human Resources and Organisational Development (MHROD). It provides specialist knowledge in the areas of strategic human resource management and development, organisational development and change, industrial relations, leadership and people management, organisational behaviour, and international human resource management. 

Students who complete the Graduate Diploma are awarded eight units of advanced standing towards the MHROD degree.

Note: all units in this course are core units in the Masters degree.  

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

A commitment to excellence in all scholarly and intellectually activities, including critical judgement

Creativity

An ability to develop creative and effective responses to intellectual, professional and social challenges

Ethical practice

A commitment to sustainability and high ethical standards in social and professional practices

Knowledge of a discipline

Command of a discipline to enable a smooth transition and contribution to professional and community settings

Lifelong learning

The ability to be responsive to change, to be inquiring and reflective in practice, through information literacy and autonomous, self-managed learning

Communication and social skills

The ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals, and within teams, in professional and community settings

Cultural competence

An ability to engage with diverse cultural and indigenous perspectives in both global and local settings.

While there are no majors in this course, students will gain comprehensive knowledge in domestic and international human resource management, organisational change, recruitment and retention and project management. 

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Online Session 1 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

  1. Applicants for admission to candidature in the Graduate Diploma of Human Resources and Organisational Development may be selected where they can demonstrate professional standing approved by the School Board to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.
  2. With reference to Schedule B in Rule 2, Section 1 the level of attainment should be at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

Course requirements

  1. To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Human Resources and Organisational Development a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:
    1. all units in Part A.
  2. A candidate in the Graduate Diploma of Human Resources and Organisational Development who has completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Human Resources and Organisational Development may elect to be awarded the Graduate Certificate of Human Resources and Organisational Development following withdrawal from candidature for the Graduate Diploma of Human Resources and Organisational Development.

Course structure

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.


Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Part A
MNG00724 Human Resource Management Advanced
MNG00703 Organisational Change and Development Introductory
MNG03217 The Positive Leader Introductory
MNG00791 Attraction, Recruitment and Retention Advanced
MNG00704 Human Resource Development Introductory
MNG00786 International and Comparative Human Resource Management Advanced
MNG00725 Employment Relationships Intermediate
MNG00785 Project Management Introductory