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Why Study Human Resource Management?
The graduate-level human resource management certificate program at Park University will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to manage personnel within an organization and support employees throughout their careers. With a focus on organizational behavior and social psychology, you will graduate with the essential human behavioral science and management skills you need to take your career as an HR professional to the next level.
What You’ll Learn
- In the graduate certificate in human resource management program, you will study group processes and individual behavior to manage personnel as a primary institutional resource effectively.
- With a certificate in human resources management, you will learn the quantitative methods you can use in your HR department to analyze the impact of factors like legal compliance, technology, diversity, outsourcing and downsizing.
- You will examine concepts, strategies, and issues related to recruiting and hiring, training and development, and talent management, as well as their impact on organizational outcomes.
- The human resource management certificate program covers the strategies and methods of conflict resolution essential to the HR field.
- Human resources professionals are responsible for designing and implementing compensation plans, benefits packages and performance management systems that adhere to employment law. You will learn the quantitative methods necessary to enact these systems and evaluate their effectiveness.
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Dr. Adrian James
Interim Dean, College of Management
Associate Professor of Management
adrian.james@park.edu
Tuition & Fees
Park University offers a transparent and student-focused approach to tuition and financial aid. Our tuition structure is designed to be competitive and manageable, and our financial aid counselors are available to guide you through every step of the process. From understanding your cost breakdown to exploring funding options, we ensure that financial planning is clear, personalized, and aligned with your educational journey.
Admission Requirements
Park University’s graduate certificate programs are designed for professionals looking to deepen their expertise. To apply, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 2.75. You can pursue a certificate on its own or alongside a graduate degree—with your advisor’s approval. Keep in mind that certificate admission doesn’t automatically grant entry to a full graduate program. To earn the certificate, you’ll need to maintain a 3.0 GPA and complete 75% of the program coursework at Park to meet the residency requirements.
Visit Admissions Policies and Procedures to learn more about admission requirements at Park University.
Human Resource Management Career & Future Opportunities
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*General salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education and opportunities for employment that are outside of Park University’s Control. The labor market and average salary range can be explored further at the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
FAQs: Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate
A graduate human resource management certificate can strengthen existing skills and enable you to develop specialized knowledge that helps you demonstrate your commitment to the HR profession. Earning a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management can help you advocate for a pay increase, improve your chances of attaining leadership roles, or allow you to make a career shift to a human resources position.
A graduate certificate in human resource management will equip you with the skills to perform quantitative analysis of human resources methodologies, manage the recruitment and hiring process, lead employee training and development initiatives, hone your ability to evaluate and implement compensation and benefits plans, and allow you to perform conflict resolution effectively.
Park University’s graduate-level human resource management certificate courses include:
- Planning and Staffing
- Training, Development, and Evaluation
- Change Management and Conflict Resolution
- Compensation Management
There’s no difference in the coursework—both use the same human resource management classes. If you’re enrolled in a master’s program like an MBA or MHA, the classes count toward a concentration; if not, you can earn them as a standalone certificate. You can also earn both a concentration and a separate certificate while pursuing your master’s. The key advantage of the certificate is its flexibility—it can be earned anytime, without being tied to a graduate program.
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