Human Resource Management Certificate

Human Resource Management Certificate

The Human Resource Management Certificate is designed for individuals who seeks a career in Human Resources or who is working in Human Resources without having had formal training.

Students admitted to the Human Resource Management Certificate Program may enroll only in those courses required for completion of the certificate.


Admission Requirements

  • Students wanting to apply to a CBA graduate certificate program must already be accepted into a graduate or professional program, or already be in possession of a graduate or professional degree.

Application Deadline

  • July 15 for Fall enrollment
  • November 15 for Spring enrollment
  • April 15 for Summer enrollment

It is recommended that international students apply one month prior to these dates to allow time for admission and I-20 visa processing.  I-20 forms are processed by the Office of International Programs.


Additional Information

Required: Complete 3 credits

Course Number Course Name Credits
6500:600 Management and Organizational Behavior * Substitute 6500:652 Managing People in Organizations 3

Electives: Choose 12 credits

Course Number Course Name Credits
6500:650 Human Resource Systems for Managers* 3
6500:651 Management of Organizational Transformation 3
6500:654 Management of Organizational Conflict* 3
6500:658 Strategic and Global Human Resource Management 3
6500:660 Staffing and Employment Regulation* 3
Total 15

* These courses are no longer offered. Approved substitutes are:

  • 6500:657 The Leadership Role in Organizations
  • 6500:678 Project Management
  • 6500:608 Entrepreneurship
  • 6500:670 Management of Supply Chain and Operations
  • 6500:644 Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence
  • 6500:665 Management of Technology

Assistantship/Scholarship Information

All assistantships (and any fellowships) are awarded through the academic department. Students interested in obtaining an assistantship must apply. New students may indicate on their online application for admission that they would like to be considered for an assistantship. Current students must contact the academic department for application information. Each department may have different requirements for assistantship applicants, so all students should contact the academic department to determine these particular requirements. Only those students fully admitted to a master’s or doctoral degree-seeking program are eligible for a graduate assistantship. Students admitted as non-degree seeking or to a certificate program may not hold an assistantship.

Financial Aid Information

Paying for college is a vital part of the education process. It is important to be informed of the many sources of aid available. Student loans are available to degree-seeking graduate students. Information on student loans can be found through the Office of Student Financial Aid. The Office of Student Financial Aid is located in Simmons Hall.

Tuition and Fees

Current tuition and fees schedules can be found through the Office of Student Accounts.


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