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Human Resource Management

Charles Darwin University
Information last verified July 2026
Degree Postgraduate Certificate
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Darwin, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Human Resource Management at Charles Darwin University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Human Resource Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Darwin, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Human Resource Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Commercial and Corporate Law for Managers
  2. Cross Cultural Management
  3. Human Resource Management
  4. Organisational Behaviour

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a business or related field plus a minimum of 6 months employment experience; 

OR

Successful completion of a recognised non business award (Bachelor degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma) aimed at providing the student with professional skills that include a systematic exposure to disciplines such as industrial relations, human resource management, project management, financial management, marketing, economics, ecommerce or strategic management plus a minimum of 6 months employment experience ;


OR

Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in an unrelated field plus a minimum of two years full-time employment experience in a managerial role. 

Applicants may be asked to provide further documentation detailing their employment experience and outlining managerial roles and achievements in the form of a curriculum vitae, two referee reports and a statement of purpose. The statement of purpose should address why you would like to be admitted into the course, career goals and aspirations and benefits the course will provide you. 

Consideration will also be given to non-graduates who have at least five years appropriate professional experience in middle to higher level management.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Please contact the university for application deadline information.

About Charles Darwin University

Charles Darwin University logo

Charles Darwin University

Darwin, Australia

public university in the Northern Territory, Australia

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months