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Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
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Stay on the cutting edge of your industry
The modern business environment is constantly changing and evolving, so the people who operate within that environment must be able to do the same. As a human resource manager, your task is to structure organisations so that the most stable and effective mechanisms are in place to achieve the organisation’s goals whilst complying with all legislative standards.
The Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management will develop your critical, analytical and problem-solving skills so that you have the confidence to implement creative and innovative solutions to the challenges you face. The programme also covers up to date knowledge of compliance standards for Occupational Safety and Health and employment relations.
If you are working in HR and looking for more advanced knowledge and skills to further your career then this qualification is for you. The programme is studied part time over two years so you can continue working while you study. As a graduate with this qualification you'll be suited to positions in HR management, training, development and safety and health.
Want to take your studies further?
Graduates of this diploma might consider a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Download the Enrolment Guide and Timetable.
| Programme Code | MN4428 |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Part time |
| Qualification | MIT Graduate Diploma |
| Duration | Two years |
| Applications | Close when programme is full |
| Start Dates | February and July |
| Level | 7 |
| Credits | 120 |
Offered by
Faculty of Business - Management
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- A graduate of a degree programme or
- Have at least three years practical, professional or educational experience in the field of study, or a related field and
- Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.
Any applicant whose first language is not English may be asked to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5) or equivalent.
All applicants will be interviewed. The applicant must demonstrate the knowledge, maturity and aptitude, at the level required, to succeed in this programme, which is at Level 7 (evidence may be required).
Applicants will be accepted in order of application.
Cost
$625 per paper
Programme Summary
You must successfully complete 7 courses to graduate. For details on how to select your courses see enrolment guide EG3.
Course selection includes:
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Strategic Human Resource Management
Course Code – 342.718
Develop a critical appreciation of Strategic HRM and its role in organisations. Topics include: Strategic HRM; HRM; strategy, structure, culture and HRM; international HRM; HRM in the Pacific Rim area; measuring the effectiveness of HRM; and contemporary issues.
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Human Resource Management
Course Code – 342.615
Understand human resource management principles and practice in the current New Zealand context which includes a Maori perspective.
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Contemporary Workplace Relations
Course Code – 342.716
Gain a thorough grounding in current theory and empirical research and focus on models of employee involvement and the processes and structures required for successful labour cooperation.
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Work Place Research Project
Course Code – 341.733 (two semester course)
Conduct academic or applied research into a nominated work place management issue.
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Occupational Safety and Health Management
Course Code – 171.605
Gain an understanding of occupational safety and health including OSH responsibilities and the principles and practices involved in managing occupational safety and health in contemporary New Zealand.
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Employment Relations Practice
Course Code – 342.614
Gain the knowledge and skills required to apply major theoretical approaches to past present and future employment relations practice; current New Zealand employment relations best practice in the formation of employment agreements; apply best practice to the operation, enforcement and resolution of personal grievances and disputes; understand the role and motivations of the major parties to employment relations practice in New Zealand, and their complex relationships; and analyse critically and discuss a number of important contemporary issues in New Zealand employment relations practice.
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Employment Relations Law
Course Code – 342.618
Gain the knowledge and skills required to understand the development of employment relations law; apply the major theoretical approaches to employment relations law; apply New Zealand employment relations law to the formation, operation and enforcement of employment agreements and resolution of disputes and personal grievances; understand the role, obligations and motivations of the parties to employment relations law in New Zealand, and their complexity relationships; and analyse critically anddiscuss a number of important contemporary issues in New Zealand employment relations law.
Plus one additional course
You will need to plan your course of study carefully to ensure you meet pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements. You should discuss your study plan with the Programme Leader.
Further Training or Study
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Career Opportunities
Positions in human resource management training and development and safety and health.
