Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

Who is the program for?

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management course has been designed for those who are seeking to progress their career in Human Resources or those currently working in an alternative area that wish to gain a relevant master's qualification to update their skills and knowledge to move into the area.

Number of Subjects

Fees per Subject*

AED 9,415.35 / USD 2,565
*VAT 5% inclusive

Students complete four subjects:

Organisational Behaviour and Management*
Human Resource Development
Strategic Human Resource Development
Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection

*Students who do not have a relevant background in Human Resources should complete this subject within their first trimester of study. According to UOWD’s Credit for Prior Learning policy, those who have a background in Human Resource Management may apply to complete one of the elective subjects from the approved list below in its place:

Strategic Management
Organisational Behaviour
Management of Change
Organisational Analysis
Performance Management
Management of Workplace Health and Safety
Cross-Cultural Management
Contemporary Issues in International Business

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, students who enrol in the Master of Human Resource Management degree will be granted credit for the four subjects.

All Graduate Certificate classes are held from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Monday to Friday and are designed to fit around work commitments. A Graduate Certificate can be completed in two trimesters (subject to completion of two subjects per trimester).

UOWD’s Faculty provides a wealth of academic and professional expertise from across the globe. All academics hold a PhD degree and are active researchers in their specialist field. They also bring vast industry experience from years of practice in their respective disciplines, creating a learning environment that is both grounded in the latest academic theory and applicable to current professional practice.

Dr Osama Al-Hares

Associate Professor
Director (Postgraduate Programs)

Dr Osama Al Hares's research interests lie in financial performance, corporate valuation and value relevance, corporate governance, earnings management, accounting for goodwill and asset impairments, emerging financial markets, and accounting disclosure practices and analysis. He has extensive consultancy and training experience in banking, investment, services, and small businesses sectors.

Admission Requirements

Credit for Prior Learning

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