
Reshape your business career with a speciality in human resource (HR)
Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (Level 7)
Programme highlights
This qualification is for anyone who has a qualification or experience working in the HR industry.
It will set you up with the essential skills you need to get a job in HR management.
Work on a project for a local business, ensuring you have both skills and hands-on experience when you graduate.
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Fast-track your programme of study to graduate sooner
Your work experience or previous tertiary study may count towards achieving your qualification. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme is designed for those who already have on-the-job skills and knowledge, but want to take their career to the next level with a qualification.
With RPL we can measure and match your existing skills against credits in our courses – creating a tailored path of study that will not only save you money but also help you to complete your qualification faster. To learn more make an appointment to speak with one of our RPL facilitators by phoning 0800 62 62 52 or email enquiries@manukau.ac.nz.
Key facts
Start month(s) |
February, July |
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Study location(s) |
MIT Manukau |
Level | 7 |
Domestic fees |
$6,500 (approx.) |
Youth Guarantee (fees-free*) |
Not available |
Programme code | MN4537 |
Duration |
Full-time for 1 year (34 teaching weeks), part-time available. |
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Study method |
Full-time, Part-time (daytime and evening classes) |
Credits | 120 |
International fees | NZD$22,000 (approx.) |
Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*) |
Not available |
Qualification leads to |
Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (Level 7) |

Key information for students
Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
Entry requirements | ||
Minimum requirements [?] Any minimum or preferred criteria for entry to this qualification. | Applicants must meet the following entry requirements: (a) Academic entry requirement 1.1.1. Successfully completed a bachelor's degree in any field excluding the specific graduate diploma field. OR 1.1.2. Successfully completed a Level 6 or 7 Diploma and relevant work and/or life experience (equivalent to a Bachelor's degree). OR 1.1.3. Evidence of equivalent practical, professional or educational experience e.g. three years full time work experience [relevant to business studies]. AND 1.1.4. Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5 in speaking, reading, writing and listening) or equivalent. Selection: Applicants who meet the requirements for admission are accepted into the programme in the order their applications are received. An interview process will be available on application to counsel the appropriate choice of programme, to determine whether any specific support is required and to ensure students are well informed about the programme's demands and requirements. Whanau/family will be invited to accompany applicants to these interviews. | |
Detailed requirements [?] Click here for more information on any additional entry criteria for this qualification. | More information about entry to this qualification | |
Duration [?] The minimum amount of time it takes to complete this qualification. | 1 Year | |
Tuition fees | Annual | Total qualification |
Student fees
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Annual: The annual tuition fees payable by a student to study this qualification, additional to what the government contributes. (This is an average based on recent course enrolments. Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.) Total qualification: The total tuition fees payable by a student to study this qualification, additional to what the government contributes. (This is an average based on recent course enrolments. Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.) |
$6,217 | $6,217 |
Government tuition subsidy
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Annual: The average annual amount paid by government towards the tuition fees for this qualification, additional to what the student pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) Total qualification: The average total amount paid by government towards the tuition fees for this qualification, additional to what the student pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) |
$6,511 | $6,511 |
Total
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Annual: The combined total of the annual amount paid by both the student and government towards the tuition fees for this qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) Total qualification: The combined total of the amount paid by both the student and government towards the total tuition fees for this qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) |
$12,728 | $12,728 |
Compulsory student services fee | ||
Student loan information [?] Click here for more information on loans and allowances. | StudyLink | |
Student success | ||
Successful course completions [?] The percentage of students who successfully completed courses towards this qualification last year. | N/A | |
National graduate outcomes (3 years after completion) | ||
Median earnings [?] The median represents the middle value for all earnings of young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally. Earnings do not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | N/A | |
Earnings range [?] The range shows the upper and lower quartile values representing the one quarter point and three quarters point for all earnings of young graduates who completed qualifications in this subject area. Half of all graduates had earnings within this range. | N/A - N/A | |
In employment [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | N/A | |
In further study [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | N/A | |
On a benefit [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | N/A | |
Note: all KIS information is the most recent available relating to domestic students only. Click here for more information about the Key Information for Students |
Information is correct as at 28 May 2022. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2022 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2022 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2022 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2022 are based on the 2021 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2022. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology Limited is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.