QUALIFICATION
Graduate Diploma (Level 7, 120 credits)
Duration
1 year
Location
Hamilton City Campus
Fees
NZD $26,600
Entry Score
IELTS: Academic 6.0 overall (no individual band lower than 5.5)
Next Intake
February & July
Programme Overview
This programme is designed for individuals who already hold a degree in another subject and wish to transition into human resource management. It focuses on developing specialist skills in staff management, recruitment, employee performance, up-skilling, and conflict resolution.
The curriculum is highly applied, featuring a compulsory work placement and a research project that allows students to integrate their classroom learning into a real-world business environment.
What You'll Study
The programme consists of eight compulsory modules designed to provide comprehensive expertise in HR and professional practice.
Level 6: Core Foundations
- BIBM681 Human Resources: Fundamental principles of managing people in organizations.
- BIBM682 Industrial Relations: Understanding the legal and relational frameworks between employers and employees.
- BIBM674 Organisational Behaviour: Studying how individuals and groups act within a business structure.
Level 7: Advanced Practice and Research
- BIBM781 Advanced Human Resource Management: High-level strategic staff management.
- BIBM782 Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management: Exploring modern challenges in the field.
- BIBM787 Business Research Methods: Developing the tools needed for professional inquiry.
- BIBM795 Professional Work Placement: Applying knowledge in a workplace environment (requires B+ average for onsite placement).
- BIBM796 Professional Project: Bringing together all learning through a dedicated research project.
Why Choose This Programme?
- Career Pivot: Ideal for those with a non-business degree looking to enter the HR profession.
- Work-Integrated Learning: Gain direct industry experience through a formal professional placement.
- Specialist Skillset: Develop expertise in critical areas like industrial relations and strategic HR.
- Hamilton Based: Study at the centrally located City Campus with access to local industry partners.
Career Pathways
| Sector | Roles |
|---|---|
| Corporate | HR Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Employee Relations Advisor |
| Government | Personnel Officer, Policy Analyst, HR Advisor |
| Professional Services | Training and Development Specialist, HR Consultant |
| Non-Profit | Volunteer Coordinator, HR Generalist |
Entry Requirements
- Academic: Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree, a Level 6/7 Diploma with relevant experience, or evidence of three years of full-time professional experience.
- Special Admission: Domestic applicants aged 20+ without formal criteria may be considered based on work experience.
- English: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band < 5.5) or PTE 50 (no band < 42).
- Placement Requirement: Students typically need a B+ average to be eligible for onsite industry project work.
