Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

Business & Management

A course by

SIT

A one-year graduate diploma for those wishing to develop advanced knowledge and skills in Human Resource Management, preparing graduates to inform and implement HR policy and practice in organisations.

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NZQA Level 7 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

Advanced

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Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Invercargill

It will take a total of 1 year

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Advanced HR knowledge and skills

Gain advanced theoretical and practical understanding of human resource management, including HR policy development and application.

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Employment relations and compliance

Critically examine employment relations theory, employment systems, relevant legislation, dispute resolution, and compliance in organisations.

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Organisational behaviour and change management

Analyse organisational and motivational theories, assess group and individual behaviour in organisations, and understand strategies for change management.

What You're Signing Up For

The Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management is aimed at students who already have a degree or relevant experience and seek advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in human resource management. It covers HR policy, management, ethics, employment relations, change management, and research or internship experience. The programme places high importance on developing soft management skills along with specialist HR procedures and business knowledge.

Course Content

  • Employment Relations
  • Research Methodology
  • Advanced Human Resource Management
  • The Dynamics of Employment Relations
  • Management Skills for a Diverse Workforce
  • Management Research Project or Internship (HRM)
  • Elective: Organisational Behaviour OR Change Management OR Health and Safety in Employment

What you need to know first

An undergraduate degree in any discipline OR be a mature student aged at least 20 with at least three years' relevant work experience (with CV).

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Human Resources

  • Business

  • Management

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Human Resources Specialist

  • HR Advisor

  • Recruitment Consultant

  • HR Policy Analyst

  • People and Culture Manager