Enhance and update your knowledge of contemporary HR practice and examine management issues in the context of global changes that impact people and workplaces. This program is focused on tackling common problems in the management of people across borders, in various legal and cultural contexts. You will develop a critical awareness of these legal, ethical, social, economic and environmental challenges and their implications for effective and successful HR strategy, operations, processes and decision making. You will understand the application of HR practice within small and medium enterprises, including start-ups and entrepreneurial firms, and the public and not for profit sectors as well as multinational corporations. This program is available: At the Melbourne City campus, offering up to two intakes a year Online, offering up to six intakes a year. Electives and program structure The Graduate Certificate comprises four core courses in human resources, management and employment law. It is recommended that you follow the sequence of courses presented in the enrolment structure. Career You will emerge with knowledge and skills in contemporary business and HR practice and operational leadership, enabling you to identify and analyze problems in the field of human resources, and provide innovative solutions. Graduates are encouraged to progress to the Master of Human Resource Management, offered at the Melbourne City campus and online. Further study The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is a pathway to the Master of Human Resource Management. If you wish to progress to the Master of Human Resource Management, upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management you will be admitted to the Master degree with exemptions from the four business enabling courses and the four courses completed in the Graduate Certificate, leaving a further eight discipline courses or electives to complete. Business research programs are offered at Master and Doctoral level.