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Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate

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Why Choose Human Resource Management?

People are the most important resource of an organization. Human resource management focuses on the people and the activities that affect the behaviors of employees. Managers and employees knowledgeable in human resource topics are critical to ensure organizations and businesses attract, motivate, and retain a qualified effective workforce.

The human resource management certificate focuses on the most important functional skills in human resource management that are necessary for a career in human resources.
 



Careers

Organizations and companies of all sizes and industries need managers and employees with human resource management training. The certificate is a great option if you are a:

  • Current employee in any organization who has been given human resource responsibilities, but lacks the training in human resource specific skills.
  • Current Wright State student in a related major like organizational leadership, psychology, communication, or liberal arts who wants human resources as a career option.
  • Person who is interested in a career change and seeks an entry-level position in human resource management.

The certificate is open to anyone, whether or not you are a current student at Wright State. If you are enrolled at Wright State, you may add the certificate to your program of study. Many of our graduates start their careers as generalists in larger organizations or need human resource management training for a managerial or supervisory role.

Our graduates work for:

  • Wright Patterson Air Force Base
  • Reynolds and Reynolds
  • NCR
  • United States Air Force
  • Speedway
  • LexisNexis
  • Kettering Health Network
  • PNC
  • Wright-Patt Credit Union
  • Fifth Third Bank

Our graduates work as:

  • Human resource directors
  • Human resource managers
  • Labor relations representatives
  • Affirmative action specialists
  • Recruiters
  • Benefits coordinators/managers
  • Career advising specialists
  • Equal Employment Opportunity officers

 


Real-World Experience

You will learn from qualified professionals who actively work in the field of human resources and work on significant human resource projects, allowing you to apply your classroom education to real-world situations.
 



Academics and Curriculum

View Human Resource Management Certificate program information and degree requirements in the Academic Catalog.
 



Admission

To be admitted in the certificate program, you need to meet the following qualifications:

  • B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited college or university

This program will not accept transfer credits from other institutions.

Apply to The Graduate School.
 



Program Outcomes

Our faculty have extensive experience in the field and teach students the skills necessary for a successful career in human resource or management.

If you complete the certificate program, you may qualify to take a certifying exam by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Certification requirements include education, experience, and a passing score on an exam that covers the major content areas of HR knowledge.

 


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