Step into a senior human resource management position, inspiring and positively impacting the lives of those around you.
'As a people manager at Goodlife Health Clubs, I am passionate about working with others to grow and develop in their current roles and help prepare them to maximise their potential in the future. QUT taught me best practice for organisations and helped me to make significant positive impact where I am working.'
'As a people manager at Goodlife Health Clubs, I am passionate about working with others to grow and develop in their current roles and help prepare them to maximise their potential in the future. QUT taught me best practice for organisations and helped me to make significant positive impact where I am working.'
'As a people manager at Goodlife Health Clubs, I am passionate about working with others to grow and develop in their current roles and help prepare them to maximise their potential in the future. QUT taught me best practice for organisations and helped me to make significant positive impact where I am working.'
Study at a Business School in the global top 1%. Of the over 13,000 schools offering business degree programs worldwide, QUT is one of only three Australian business schools to be awarded triple international accreditation.
Now is a great time to lead in human resource management. With new technologies, ongoing economic changes, an increasingly diverse workforce, and a strong focus on work-life balance, you have the golden opportunity to lead change and positively shape the future of your organisation. Are you ready to take up this challenge and guide your organisation towards success?
As an aspiring human resource management leader, it's vital to comprehend the factors influencing thoughts, emotions, motivations, and actions in the workplace during times of change. This program is designed to equip you with the necessary tools to manage change effectively. You'll delve into topics such as understanding oneself and others, organisational contexts and cultural perspectives, and leading change ethically through disruption.
Within this program, you'll also examine the approaches and technologies employed by enterprises to investigate business issues and develop insights guiding effective business strategy. Through hands-on application of key theories and business research tools, you'll gain skills in collecting and analysing data about the business environment (e.g., consumers and competitors) as well as its internal processes and generate insights to help businesses create value through innovation, product development and process improvement.
Finally, you'll explore the intricacies of employment relations, examining both the theoretical and practical aspects of the relationship between employers and employees. You'll analyse the context of labour-management relations, particularly industrial relations institutions and labour markets and examine legislative, economic, political, social and cultural perspectives on work and work organisations. Furthermore, you'll delve into socially responsible approaches in employment relations, as well as the design of work and the inequalities present in current structures.
Units in this postgraduate program are delivered using a mix of face-to-face, online and blended learning technologies. All course materials are placed online, including course lecture materials, practical session guides, readings and help guides.
Upon completing QUT’s Graduate Certificate in Business (Human Resource Management), you’ll possess the knowledge and skills necessary to manage people in organisations in recruitment, performance and reward systems, employment relations and staff development.
As an Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) accredited program, graduates are eligible for AHRI membership. Graduate AHRI members have access to resources, development programs and networking opportunities to build a successful HR career.
Students are required to complete 48 credit points (4 units). The course can be undertaken either full-time (1 semester) or part-time (2 semesters).
Students are required to complete 4 units (48 credit points). The course can be undertaken either full-time (1 semester).
You must have one of:
You must have a completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | |
| Overall | 6.5 |
| Listening | 6 |
| Reading | 6 |
| Writing | 6 |
| Speaking | 6 |
|
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. | |
| Overall | 176 |
| Listening | 169 |
| Reading | 169 |
| Writing | 169 |
| Speaking | 169 |
| PTE Academic | |
| Overall | 58 |
| Listening | 50 |
| Reading | 50 |
| Writing | 50 |
| Speaking | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | |
| Overall | 79 |
| Listening | 16 |
| Reading | 16 |
| Writing | 21 |
| Speaking | 18 |
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
|
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2026: Fee available from July
2026: Fee available from July
2025: $17,700 per year full-time (48 credit points)
2025: $19,800 per Course (48 credit points)
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
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Follow our step-by-step applying guide to make sure your application is complete, giving you the best chance of getting in.
If you're ready for the next step, apply online today.
Follow our step-by-step applying guide to make sure your application is complete, giving you the best chance of getting in.
If you're ready for the next step, apply online today or contact our MBA Program Manager +61 468 575 146 or mba@qut.edu.au
If you're ready for the next step, apply online today or contact our MBA Program Manager +61 468 575 146 (Brisbane),
(02) 6198 3098 (Canberra), emba@qut.edu.au
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