Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

The Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management provides knowledge and skills in the field of human resource management (HRM), enabling students to develop expertise across the field of HRM and its issues, including employment relations and other management practices.

Course Description

This course is tailored for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in human resource management (HRM) and employment relations. It offers a robust blend of theoretical knowledge and practical HRM skills, with the option to advance to a Master's degree upon successful completion.

Course Structure

Students will need to complete a total of 48 credit points consisting of eight core subjects.

Core Subjects

• 21926: Managing Change
• 21854: Creative Problem Solving
• 21895: Business and Social Impact
• 21928: Managing Staff and Volunteers
• 21896: Diversity and Inclusion
• 21720: Human Resource Management
• 21889: Future of Work
• 21702: Industrial Relations

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)
• OR
• Completed bachelor's degree with more than 60% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND a minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-degree professional work experience
• OR
• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent AND a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT Exam) with an overall minimum score of 550, or Graduate Record Examination (GRE General Test) with an overall minimum score of 307 with verbal 148 and quantitative 156.
• OR
• A minimum of 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional work experience AND a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT Exam) with an overall minimum score of 550, or Graduate Record Examination (GRE General Test) with an overall minimum score of 307 with verbal 148 and quantitative 156.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21
• UTS College AE5: Pass
• Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50
• Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169

Course Fees

• 2026 Indicative tuition fees for domestic students: $38,905.00

Duration

• 1 year full-time
• 2 years part-time

Intake

• Autumn Session 2025
• Spring Session 2025
• Autumn Session 2026
• Spring Session 2026

Location

• City Campus

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may be granted a maximum of four subject exemptions for prior postgraduate study only.

Articulation with UTS Courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, and the Master of Human Resource Management.

Professional Recognition

This course has been accredited by the National Accreditation Committee (NAC) of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) for its membership program.