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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.

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

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