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University of Virginia Certificates
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Certificate in Human Resources Management

(Available at our University Center)

The streamlining of many routine functions in human resources has created a growing need for highly trained professional managers with the skills to plan for, hire, train, manage, retain, and develop tomorrow''s workforce. Professionals in human resources management must be involved in the strategic planning process, handle legal and ethical issues, manage complex finances, serve as in-house consultants on organizational behavior, and act as change managers.

Our 10-course Certificate in Human Resources Management provides a core of courses addressing the functional areas of human resources. The program also offers a selection of elective courses that provides the opportunity to delve deeper into specialized areas, polish communication skills, and explore "hot topics". Each course carries three semester hours of undergraduate course credit. Students may enroll in individual courses without applying for the certificate.

The certificate provides evidence of specialized educational achievement and is appropriate for those who already have an undergraduate (and/or graduate) degree as well as those who do not.

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Required Courses (6)

HR 401    Management of Organizations
HR 402    Human Resources Management
HR 403    Organizational Change and Development
HR 404    Human Behavior in Organizations
HR 405    Legal & Ethical Issues in Human Resources
HR 406    Strategic Human Resource Management

Elective Courses (4)

HR 408    Compensation and Benefits
HR 409    Recruiting, Placement, Performance, Appraisal and Outplacement
HR 410    Employee Development
HR 411    Consulting Theory and Practice
HR 412    Business Communication
HR 416    Current Topics in Human Resources
HR 417    Managing the Training Function
HR 502    Staffing and Career Management
HR 503    Strategic Compensation
HR 508    Management of Organizations


Program Contact
University Center
Barbara Kessler
Email:  bkessler@virginia.edu
Telephone: 434-243-5337 / 1-800-346-3882

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