Program Details

Human Resource Management Certificate


Program overview

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.


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

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.

For More Information:

Program Home:
Human Resource Management Certificate
Department of Management

Degrees Offered:
Certificate Program,

Program Contact:
gradcba@uakron.edu

The University of Akron

Akron, OH 44325
Phone: 330-972-7111
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