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Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Business | School of Management

Program Code: DGHU

Program Level: Postgraduate

Home Campus: City West

Program Length (in EFTSL): 1

Program director/s

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

This program provides a structured introduction to the core areas of Human Resource Management practice, and the business and organisational context in which it occurs, as well as enabling students to extend this knowledge into more specialised areas of HR practice and related fields.

Entry requirements

Entrants to the program shall normally hold:

  1. A successfully completed Bachelors degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent*; or

  2. A Graduate Certificate in Management with a grade point average of at least 4.0 from the University of South Australia or an equivalent qualification from another recognised university.

* Normally applicants who have completed a Bachelors degree with a grade point average of 4 or better will be eligible for entry.

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

English Language Test (see Note 1)

Score

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

 

·Reading and Writing

6.0

·Overall Band Score

6.5

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

·TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test)

90 with no band less than 21

·TOEFL PBT (Paper-based test)

577 with TWE (Test of Written English) of 4.5

 

 

English Language Programs

Score

Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program

Level 5

Other Qualifications

·Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or

·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 HRM core courses, at least one courses from the Divisional core, at least two courses from the HRM elective list, and additional electives from the elective list for a total of 36 units.

Fee information

Fees for International students: $AU 19,920 per 1.0 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 17,600 per 1.0 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
HRM Core   
BUSS 53074.50.125
LAWS 5015 
BUSS 51144.50.125
Division Core   
And at least one from the following list:   
BUSS 53004.50.125
ACCT 50114.50.125
Advanced Marketing
New title from 2010: Marketing Management
MARK 50254.50.125
HRM Electives   
At least two from the following list:   
BUSS 53164.50.125
BUSS 53084.50.125
BUSS 53094.50.125
BUSS 53024.50.125
BUSS 53514.50.125
BUSS 53504.50.125
Electives   
Additional courses from this list to make a total of eight courses:   
BUSS 52034.50.125
BUSS 50694.50.125
BUSS 50654.50.125
BUSS 50334.50.125
BUSS 52924.50.125
BUSS 53364.50.125
BUSS 51394.50.125
JUST 50204.50.125
BUSS 52434.50.125
BUSS 53554.50.125

Rules

  1. Students are required to take the three HRM core courses (which includes BUSSS 5114 People, Organisation and Leadership), at least one course from the Division Core, and at least two courses from the HRM electives, and sufficient additional electives from the specified list to make eight courses, unless otherwise approved by the Program Director.

  2. 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

  1. This program may be taken part-time or full-time.
  2. A student may take other electives from within the University with the permission of the Program Director.
  3. This is a full fee paying program.


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