Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
School of Business and Technology
The Human Resource Management graduate certificate provides learners
with the principles and practices of the human resource management
function. Learners in this graduate certificate have the opportunity
to enhance skills, knowledge, and abilities through the development of
HR competencies.
Four Required Courses
16 quarter credits
HRM5002 |
Survey of Human Resource Management in Practice
This course is a survey of contemporary perspectives in the field of human resource management. Learners apply competencies developed by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in order to support people, the workplace, and an organization. Learners integrate legal and ethical standards into human resource policies and practices. Learners also address the role of the HR practitioner in the alignment of operational and strategic approaches. Must be taken during the first quarter by learners who have been admitted to the MS in Human Resource Management degree program or Human Resource Management graduate certificate program. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or prior learning assessment. | 4 quarter credits |
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HRM5060 * |
Sourcing and Managing Talent in the Workplace
Learners in this course examine contemporary perspectives in recruiting, talent mobility, workforce planning, and performance management. Learners select and develop approaches which support employee mobility and performance to advance organizational goals. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in HRM5002; or HRM5310. | 4 quarter credits |
HRM5090 * |
Retaining and Engaging Employees for the Modern Workforce
In this course, learners apply models of employee motivation, thriving, and engagement in the workplace to create the employee experience. Learners also analyze the ways in which culture, employee and leader behavior impact strategic retention. Finally, learners assess the influence of technology and evidence-based practices on employee lifecycle, engagement, and positive employee and organizational outcomes. Prerequisite(s): HRM5002 or HRM5310. | 4 quarter credits |
In addition, choose one from the following courses:
HRM5055 * |
Comprehensive Reward Systems
In this course, learners examine compensation models and their
application in organizations, which includes both direct and indirect
rewards. Learners also discuss compensation strategies and their link
to designing an effective organization. Learners further explore how
compensation structures are developed and applied as well as the
different strategic roles of rewards in developing an effective
workforce.
Prerequisite(s): HRM5002.
| 4 quarter credits |
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HRM5065 * |
Employment Law in the Successful Workplace
In this course, learners gain an understanding of the application of
U.S. law and legislation to human resource management theory and
practice in the modern workplace. Learners evaluate historical
perspectives on law and labor relations and the impact of context on
practice. Learners focus on the value of aligning organizational
mission, legal compliance, and ethical practices. Learners also assess
methods by which the HRM professional can resolve conflict and defuse
or mitigate potentially litigious situations while enhancing
productivity.
Prerequisite(s): HRM5002.
| 4 quarter credits |
HRM5070 * |
Workplace Learning in the Digital Age
Learners in this course gain an understanding of the role of the HR professional in talent development, theories and models of learning, learning styles, and ways to design and manage the learning process. Learners apply a strategic approach to workplace learning to align the organization’s strategy with learning programs and demonstrate learning strategies and practices which meet the needs of employees and the organization. Prerequisite(s): HRM5002. | 4 quarter credits |
HRM5075 * |
Leading and Influencing for the Human Resource Practitioner
This course helps guide learners through an analysis of their own
leadership strengths and capabilities, preparing them to develop
skills to become an influential HR practitioner. The course emphasizes
understanding the human resource professional choices in leadership
theories and models, awareness of the learner's leadership strengths,
tools to build trust and relationships, and clarity of the learners
continued need to develop as a leader.
Prerequisite(s): HRM5002.
| 4 quarter credits |
HRM5112 |
Certification Examination Preparation for the aPHR, PHR and SPHR
In this course, learners review the current HRCI® Exam Content
Outlines to prepare for the aPHR™, PHR® and SPHR® certification exams.
Learners apply their critical thinking skills to scenariobased
questions, and develop test-taking strategies for passing these exams.
Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or prior learning assessment.
| 4 quarter credits |
HRM5115 |
Certification Examination Preparation for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP
In this course, learners review the current body of competency and
knowledge in the HR management field and prepare for the SHRM-CPSM and
SHRM-SCPSM certification exams. Learners apply their critical thinking
skills to behavioral competencies in leadership and navigation,
ethical practice, business acumen, relationship management,
consultation, critical evaluation, and global and cultural
effectiveness and communication. Learners also develop testtaking
strategies to help aid them in taking these exams.
Learners are encouraged to contact the Society for Human
Resource Management (SHRM) prior to registration for specific
eligibility requirements for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams.
Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or prior learning assessment.
| 4 quarter credits |
Total
16 quarter credits