HR Policy & Practice (Online)
Improve organisational effectiveness by designing and evaluating HR policies. Enquire NowTalk to an AdvisorHR Policy & Practice (Online)
Improve organisational effectiveness by designing and evaluating HR policies. Enquire NowTalk to an AdvisorRecommended Background
No specific experience or qualifications required.
University Entrance (or equivalent required for admission)
Only available to NZ citizens and permanent residents over 20 years old.
Duration
10 weeks
Next start dates
13 April 2026 (2026 Quarter Two)
Enrolment closes one week before the course starts. Apply early to secure your spot.
Domestic Fees*
$1,453 (estimate)
Why is this course right for you?
This course is part of the Master of Business Management (MBM) and may also be taken as a course-only study option.
It explores how HR strategies can enhance organisational performance and employee well-being. Key issues in HR strategy design, HR strategy implementation and potential contextual challenges are examined. By the end of the course, you will have advanced your business analysis, solution seeking, communication and critical reflective skills.
Upon completion, students who wish to progress their studies further towards a formal qualification may count this course towards the MBM in Human Resource Management (entry criteria and time limits apply).
Course Structure
Over the 10 teaching weeks of this course, you will be going through the following modules and assignments.
The assessments will be 3 individual assessments aligning with course content.
Course Modules & Assignments
- Week 1: Introduction to Human Resource Management
- Week 2: Workforce Planning
- Week 3: Work Organisation
- Week 4: Recruitment and selection
- Assessment 1: HR Case Analysis (25%)
- Week 5: Onboarding, Induction, and Socialisation
- Week 6: Training, development, and career management
- Week 7: Performance Management
- Week 8: Remuneration Management
- Assessment 2: HR Policy Design (35%)
- Week 9: Employee Relations
- Week 10: Course review and Future of HR Work
- Assessment 3: Professional Reflection and Capability Mapping (40%)
Upon successful completion of the course you will:
- Be awarded with 15 credit points from the University of Auckland
- Have the option to take your credit into the MBM in Human Resource Management (entry criteria and time limits apply)
Postgraduate
Human Resource Management
Master of Business Management
Duration: 1.5 years accelerated part-time study
Start Dates: 13 April 2026 and 28 Sept 2026
Frequently asked questions about this course
Application FAQs
What are the entry requirements?
This course is designed for working professionals. To be admitted you must meet the requirements to study at a New Zealand University (e.g. through University Entrance or an alternative entrance pathway).
What is the date for the next intake?
The next start date for this course is specified in the table above. Enrolment closes one week before the course starts. Enrol early to secure your spot.
Is the course fee a one-off lump sum?
Yes, the course fee is a one-off sum.
Is this course open to non-resident students?
No. Currently University of Auckland Online Certificates of Proficiency are only open to NZ citizens and permanent residents.
Studying FAQs
Can I study the course in my own time? Is it suitable for those working full-time?
Yes. You can study at a time that suits you (within the allocated course dates). University of Auckland Online courses are designed for working professionals. They are flexible yet structured to help you gain the knowledge in the time you have.
How is the course structured?
The course will run over 10 weeks and will comprise weekly modules. Further details on the course structure can be found under the ‘Course Structure’ tab further up on this page.
Assessment FAQs
How will I be assessed?
Learners will be assessed through a combination of activities that address the learning objectives from each of the modules in the course. Further details on the assessments can be found under the ‘Course Structure’ tab further up on this page.
Benefits FAQs
What is a Certificate of Proficiency (CoP)?
A Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) is a course-only study option that allows you to take a course at the University of Auckland, without studying a full programme. It is a good option for those who want to study short-term or to test whether a subject is something they wish to pursue more of in the future.
Does the course enable me to take further study at the University?
If you decide to progress your studies further towards a full qualification, you can apply to reassign the points from your CoP to the Master of Business Management (entry criteria and time limits apply).
How many course credits will I attain upon completion of the course?
Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded with 15 credit points from the University of Auckland.
Do I get a certificate at the end?
As a Certificate of Proficiency is not a formal qualification, you will not be able to graduate with it or receive a graduation certificate. Your results will be recorded on your official academic transcript, providing evidence of your study.
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