Certificate in Human Resource Management

This program is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills for career enhancement and job advancement in human resource management. The emphasis on current business and personnel management systems provides students with tools to successfully meet the challenges encountered in today's competitive business environment.

Curriculum

HRMC 4540 Strategic Management (3 Credits, 5 Weeks)

Examines the functions and activities of human resourcemanagement in organizational structures. Students will be exposed to processes used to develop policies and practices and strategies for implementation. Leadership, short and long range strategic planning, evaluation, benchmarking, change management, dealing with difficult people and conflict resolution are discussed. Students are provided information about human resource management innovators and management philosophies.

HRMC 4550 Workforce Planning and Employment (3 Credits, 5 Weeks)

Examines key components and processes of forecasting staffing needs, internal and external recruiting, hiring, orientation, and exit interviews. Exposes students to labor laws and other governmentregulations related to employment.

HRMC 4590 Human Resource Development (3 Credits, 5 Weeks)

Provides practical methods and tools for evaluating current and future organizational training needs. Methods for needs analysis, planning, development, delivery and evaluation of training methods will be examined. Strategies for building and maintaining a business environment supportive of ongoing learning skill development will be examined. The unique needs of particular employee groups will also be addressed.

HRMC 4570 Compensation and Benefits (3 Credits, 5 Weeks)

Examines methods and processes of analyzing, developing, implementing and administering pay structures and compensation and benefit packages. Explores  performance based pay, incentives, and related regulatory requirements. Provides students with insights into creating balance in the relationship between attractive  compensation packages and overall organizational needs and goals.

HRMC 4560 Employee and Labor Relations (3 Credits, 5 Weeks)

Provides and overview of balancing the needs of organizations with working conditions and the legal rights of employees. Explores methods of dealing with collective  bargaining and union relations. Examines procedures for responding to grievances, complaints of discrimination and wrongful discharge.

HRMC 4580 Occupational Health, Safety and Security (3 Credits, 5 Weeks)

Introduces students to safety management and physical/mental health concerns in the workplace. Provides an overview of ergonomics, unsafeworking conditions and violence in theworkplace. Examines the employers’ role in managing workers’ compensation cases and dealing with OSHArequirements/compliance/inspections.

18 Credits, 30 Weeks