Programme details

Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

Assume a crucial position within organizations and acquire the expertise necessary to recruit, nurture, and train personnel to maximize their performance.

Course description

Pursuing a degree in Human Resource Management at Waikato equips you to become a strategic leader in business, enhancing the workforce, performance, and culture of an organization. A profession in human resources focuses on identifying suitable candidates for various roles and effectively training, developing, and motivating employees to elevate their performance. Engaging with individuals can present significant challenges, yet it also offers substantial rewards. This role encompasses responsibilities in recruitment, compensation, employee benefits, training initiatives, managerial conduct, and productivity enhancement. Additionally, you will participate in formulating company policies that promote diversity, equality, and employee well-being.

Students of Human Resource Management will acquire the skills to implement HR practices in real-world scenarios, such as conducting health and safety audits. Furthermore, you will learn to provide expert guidance on employment legislation, crafting job descriptions, managing workplace transitions, and much more. If you possess strong organizational skills, effective listening and communication abilities, enjoy resolving issues, and thrive in collaborative environments, a career in Human Resource Management could be an excellent fit for you.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

Career Prospects

This qualification can lead to opportunities in roles like:

-Health and safety manager
-Human resources manager
-Recruitment consultant
-Equal Employment Officer
-Employment court official
-Industrial relations mediator
-Mediation specialist
-Payroll manager

Entry requirements

Graduate diplomas are designed to offer the equivalent of a major in a field distinct from that of your initial degree. Eligibility may be granted to individuals who have not previously pursued a degree, provided they can show a genuine interest in the subject area and possess adequate academic capabilities. The exact academic performance requirements may differ depending on the country of origin.

English Language requirements:

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)
iBT (internet-based) TOEFL 80 with a score of 21 in writing
iBT (home-based) TOEFL 80 with a score of 21 in writing
Duolingo English Test (DET) 105
C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) 169 and no bands below 162
Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill
NCUK English for Academic Purposes Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Level 4 (Academic)
Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) Minimum score of 54
Pearson PTE Academic Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II with distinction in all four components
University of Waikato College Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme

Credits
120

Duration
1 year

Intakes

March, July

International fees
About $30,896 - $46,850 per year

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Qualification Type

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