Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
Business & Management
A course by
Wintec
A one-year graduate diploma designed for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress their career into human resource management. It develops specialist skills in staff management, recruitment, employee performance, up-skilling, development, and conflict resolution, including a work placement and research project.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Specialist HR Knowledge
Develop skills in staff management, recruitment, employee performance, up-skilling and development, conflict resolution, and industrial relations.
Applied Research and Work Placement
Apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings via a professional work placement and conduct a research project demonstrating comprehensive understanding of human resource management.
Advanced Understanding of Strategic HR
Gain advanced insight into contemporary issues in HR, strategic practices and organisational behaviour relevant to the New Zealand business context.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management at Wintec is aimed at graduates from other fields who want to transition into HR management. It covers key areas such as industrial relations, organisational behaviour, strategic HR, and business in the New Zealand context. The programme includes compulsory modules, a professional work placement, and a research project module to integrate classroom learning with practical experience. It accepts international students and is offered at the Hamilton City Campus. The study modes include full-time or part-time over one year at level 7. Students may qualify for fee-free study under the Fees Free Policy. Entry requires a bachelor degree or equivalent qualifications/experience, with specific English language requirements for non-native speakers.
Course Content
- Industrial Relations (BIBM682)
- Human Resources (BIBM681)
- Organisational Behaviour (BIBM674)
- Advanced Human Resource Management (BIBM781)
- Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management (BIBM782)
- Business Research Methods (BIBM787)
- Professional Work Placement (BIBM795)
- Professional Project (BIBM796)
What you need to know first
Bachelor degree from New Zealand or approved overseas institution or Level 6 or 7 Diploma with relevant work/life experience or equivalent practical, professional or educational experience approved by Centre Director
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Human Resources
Business Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Human Resource Manager
Recruitment Consultant
Employee Relations Specialist
Organisational Development Practitioner