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.

Required Courses (6)

HR 4010

Management of Organizations

HR 4020

Human Resources Management

HR 4030

Organizational Change and Development

HR 4040

Human Behavior in Organizations

HR 4050

Legal & Ethical Issues in Human Resources

HR 4060		Strategic Human Resource Management
Elective Courses (4)
HR 4080		Compensation and Benefits
HR 4090		Recruiting, Placement, Performance, Appraisal and Outplacement
HR 4100		Employee Development
HR 4120		Business Communication
HR 4160		Current Topics in Human Resources
HR 4170		Managing the Training Function
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