Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Business | School of Management
| Program Code: DCHU Program Level: Postgraduate Home Campus:
City West Program Length (in EFTSL):
0.5 |
Program director/s
- Dr Gerry Treuren (DCHU)
HOW TO APPLY
Applications to this program are online via UniSA's Apply Online portal.
Orientation details for Study Period 6 can be found at http://www.unisa.edu.au/business/postgrad/program.asp
Aim
The program provides a structured introduction to the core areas of operational Human Resource Management practice, and the business and organisational context in which it occurs.
Entry requirements
Applicants will have one of the following:
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Six years relevant work experience;
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Four years relevant work experience and a Cert V Diploma in a relevant discipline;
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Two years relevant work experience and a Certificate VI Advanced Diploma in a relevant discipline;
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Any undergraduate degree or higher qualification.
Minimum English language entry requirements: coursework programs
The minimum English language entry requirements for international students who speak English as a foreign language are detailed below. It should be noted that some programs may specify higher English language entry requirements. These will be indicated in relevant program documentation.
Applicants are required to meet at least one of the English language entry requirements listed. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive.
Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
Postgraduate
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English Language Test (see Note 1) |
Score |
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IELTS (International English Language Testing System) |
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·Reading and Writing |
6.0 |
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·Overall Band Score |
6.5 |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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·TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) |
90 with no band less than 21 |
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·TOEFL PBT (Paper-based test) |
577 with TWE (Test of Written English) of 4.5 |
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English Language Programs |
Score |
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Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program |
Level 5 |
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Other Qualifications | |
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·Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or | |
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·Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University (see Note 2). Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of at least two years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the University. | |
Note 1: Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Note 2: The University, through UniSA International, maintains a list of countries where English is commonly used and which would satisfy this criteria. This may include particular educational institutions within a given non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction.
Content/structure
To qualify for the award students must complete three core courses and one elective course for a total of 18 units.
Fee information
Fees for International students: $AU 9,960 per 0.5 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Fees for Fee Paying Postgraduate students: $AU 8,800 per 0.5 EFTSL for students commencing in 2009.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
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HRM Core Courses | |||
| BUSS 5307 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LAWS 5015 | |||
| BUSS 5114 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| And one of the following electives: | |||
| BUSS 5351 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5308 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5309 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5300 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| ACCT 5011 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Advanced Marketing New title from 2010: Marketing Management | MARK 5025 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Rules
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This program requires students to complete three core course, and one elective course, unless otherwise approved by the Program Director.
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Students who have a background, or previous studies, in a particular course may substitute a course of equal value and standing with the approval of the Program Director.
Notes
- This program may be taken part-time or full-time;
- This is a full fee paying program.