Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management

The Advanced Certificate in Human Resources Management prepares professionals for human resources management and leadership roles in the private, non-profit and government sectors. The curriculum is especially well suited for those who wish to enter, or advance within human resources or personnel roles in small and medium-sized organizations, where professionals are expected to have a broad, "generalist" understanding of major human resources functions.

The 24 credit program can be completed during evenings and weekends. A maximum of twoThe curriculum is especially well suited for those who wish to enter, or advance within human resources or personnel roles in small and medium-sized organizations, where professionals are expected to have a broad, "generalist" understanding of major human resources functions. three-credit courses completed during the last ten years may be applied toward the Certificate in lieu of equivalent required courses. All students must demonstrate computer competency or meet the requirement by completing Computer Applications (MIS 101). Students may complete an optional internship (MGMT 475) to acquire practical work experience.

Course Requirements*
ACCT 260	Managerial Accounting
BADM 310	Business Law
FIN 310	Employee Benefits and Retirement Planning
FIN 315	Principles of Risk Management
MGMT 120	Principles of Management
MGMT 306	Human Resources Management
MGMT 316	Labor-Management Relations
MGMT 326	Human Behavior in Organizations

* Descriptions are available in the Course Catalog

Cost and Career Information

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Admissions Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree with an overall GPA of at least 2.5.

Admissions Procedures

Have official college transcripts sent to the Office of Adult & Graduate Programs. Submit a completed Advanced Certificate Application, along with a $30 application fee**.

**You can also choose to apply online for free.