Program Overview

Human Resource Management - Graduate Certificate

Overview

The Human Resource Management graduate certificate allows students to gain specialized knowledge in the human resources domain. Topics offered include employee selection and appraisal, performance management and compensation, global human resources, leadership and organizational change, and current issues.

Admissions

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Résumé
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

Coursework

• Certificate Requirements:
  • HRM 64271: Human Resource Management (2 credit hours)
• Certificate Electives (choose from the following):
  • HRM 54183: Development and Training Human Resources in Organizations
  • HRM 54185: Staffing Human Resources
  • HRM 54445: Global Human Resource Management
  • HRM 54660: Performance Management and Compensation Systems
  • MGMT 64160: Leadership and Organizational Change
  • HRM 64399: Applied Topics in Human Resource Management
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 14

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum Certificate GPA: 3.000
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.000

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective human resource management and leadership ability when presented with a human resource-related dilemma or opportunity.
2. Identify and analyze human resource concerns that affect business decisions.
3. Create and communicate value for all stakeholders in the organization.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of legal issues related to human resource management.

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