Duration 
Units 
Flexible, accelerated and 100% online
Our degrees allow you to tailor your study to your busy schedule and complete your degree sooner than traditional on-campus study. Experience our engaging online learning environment with support from academics, Student Success Advisors and fellow students.-
Developed with industry leaders
ECU’s Accelerated Online Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management has been developed by academics and thought-leaders who are highly engaged with the industry. -
Support while you study
At ECU, you will receive the support you need to succeed when fitting study into your already busy life. Not only are our teaching staff supportive and attentive - you will also have a dedicated Student Success Advisor to support you every step of the way at ECU.
Rankings & Accreditations
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2025 Good Universities Guide
ECU is rated the top WA universeity for Overall Experience in postgraduate Business and Management. -
2025 THE Subject Rankings
ECU has ranked in the top 300 universities in the world for Business and Economic studies.
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AACSB International Accredited
The Business disciplines at ECU are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. This certification is held by less than six per cent of business schools globally. -
2024 AFR BOSS Best Business Schools list
ECU is ranked #1 Business School for Teaching in Australia.
Admission requirements
To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management, applicants must:
- Have any bachelor degree, or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
- Meet English Language Requirements (Band 4). This can include IELTS Academic - Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
Already have a degree in Commerce, Business, Management or Work and Employment Relations? You may be eligible to study our Graduate Certificate of People and Culture or fast-track your Master of Human Resource Management.
If you would like more information, contact one of our Student Enrolment Advisors.
Remain flexible while you pursue your postgraduate degree with our gateway qualifications. After completing your Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management, you can complete an additional three units to gain your Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management. If you choose to continue your studies, you can gain your Master of Human Resource Management by studying a total of twelve units.
Graduate Certificate
3 units
or continue studying
Graduate Diploma
+ 3 units
(6 units total)
or continue studying
Master Degree
+ 6 units
(12 units total)
The Master of Human Resource Management consists of twelve units which includes one elective unit.
Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management
- Managing People and Organisations
- Managing Employee Relations
- Human Resource Management Fundamentals
Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management
- Managing People and Organisations
- Managing Employee Relations
- Human Resource Management Fundamentals
- Acquiring and Managing Talent
- Managing and Rewarding Performance
- Elective
Master of Human Resource Management
- Managing People and Organisations
- Managing Employee Relations
- Human Resource Management Funamentals
- Acquiring and Managing Talent
- Managing and Rewarding Performance
- Elective
- Healthy Work and Wellbeing
- Diversity and Inclusion
- People Analytics
- Connecting Strategy and HRM
- Current Issues in Human Resource Management
- Managing Change