Course details

Summary

Develop a sound understanding of the theory and principles of human resource management in as little as one year. Apply what you've learnt in an industry placement.

Programme overview

Want a career in human resource management? Already have a degree in another field of study, or have significant work experience in the business sector and want a formal qualification? The Graduate Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management) helps you develop a sound understanding of organisational behavior and current issues in human resource management (HRM) in as little as one year.

Highlights

• Focus on applied business study.
• Relevant for profit, not-for-profit and public sector organisations.
• Emphasis on human resource management in small to medium enterprises.
• Takes into account your own experience.
• Includes a work placement (the Industry Based Learning course).
• Guest speakers who are HRM experts.
• Can serve as a pathway into postgraduate business programmes like the Master of Business.
• Supportive learning environment with small classes.
• A mix of on-campus classes, online support and self-directed study.

​Career Options

• Recruitment manager
• HR manager
• Training manager
• Occupational health and safety officer

Entry criteria

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above
2. If you’re a graduate of Unitec’s Bachelor of Business, you cannot be admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Business in the same specialisation in which you majored in the degree
3. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

English Language Requirements:

• NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• NZCEL (Academic) (Level 5)
• IELTS score of 6.5 with a min band score of 6 (reading and writing) and 5.5 (speaking and listening)
• TOEFL (pBT) Paper-based test score of 550 (essay 5 TWE)
• TOEFL (iBT) Internet-based test score of 60 (writing 18)
• FCE or FCE for schools, or CAE, or CPE with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill. OET at Grade C in all sub-tests
• Pearson Test of English (PToE) Academic with a score of 58 with score of at least 50 (reading & writing) and 42 (speaking & listening)