Prepare for a challenging and rewarding career as an in-demand expert in HR and industrial relations. Could you remain calm and fair during workplace negotiations? Do you want an exciting role, supporting people in business? Then this is the course for you. The graduate diploma gives you a solid grounding in business statistics and economics. You’ll learn the latest theory of industrial relations (IR), business ethics and human-resource (HR) management. We focus on sought-after skills in conflict resolution and staff development, supported by critical thinking and problem solving. During your study, you’ll gain the confidence needed to resolve workplace disagreements and oversee staff performance. If you want to further your knowledge and prepare for a higher-lever role in IR and HR, the diploma is a direct path to the Master of Business (Industrial Relations / Human Resource Management). Progress to a masters degree If you want to aim high in the HR/IR field, you can improve your career prospects with a higher qualification from VU. Our courses are designed to lead into one another and this course leads you into a Master of Business (Industrial Relations/Human Resource Management). Credits from your diploma will count towards you masters. A masters will prepare you for leadership and management positions in human resources and industrial relations. You’ll gain respected accreditation, and all the skills and experience needed to take the lead in challenging workplace scenarios. If you continue onto the Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, you’ll receive accreditation from the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI). The AHRI uses globally benchmarked standards, which are recognised and respected within the profession. Careers in Industrial Relations and HR Management Careers in the HR and IR fields are found in a range of professional settings. Some of the job titles you can aspire to – especially with more study or on-the-job training – include: human resource executive employee relations manager industrial relations manager union official or representative. Experts in human resources and industrial relations are found in the following areas: banks consultancies local and national government. small or large businesses trades. Learning outcomes On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Synthesise and critically review knowledge about business systems relevant to industrial relations/human resource management (IR/HR) practices to make high level independent technical recommendations. 2. Justify and interpret theoretical concepts and related knowledge to think critically in the resolution of business problems in contemporary IR/HR industry, business and community settings. 3. Critically apply cross disciplinary knowledge to stimulate creative IR/HR decision making. 4. Exhibit independent judgement in a range of technical or management functions in response to contemporary and future business challenges. 5. Evaluate the effectiveness of IR/HR in the support of management decision making. 6. Effectively communicate complex knowledge and ideas of IR/HR practice to a variety of audiences. 7. Contribute consistently, with personal accountability for outputs in a dynamic 21st century work team, working in an ethical and socially responsible manner. 8. Analyse research findings applicable to IR/HR practice in business, industry and community sectors.