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Human Resource Management - Graduate Certificate

The Human Resource Management graduate certificate allows students to gain specialized knowledge in the human resources domain. Topics offered include employee selection and appraisal, performance management and compensation, global human resources, leadership and organizational change, and current issues. 

Below you’ll learn about core aspects of our HR management certificate program, and everything it can provide for your career.

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Program Information for Human Resource Management - Graduate Certificate

Admissions for Human Resource Management - Graduate Certificate

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions
Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate effective human resource management and leadership ability when presented with a human resource-related dilemma or opportunity.
  2. Identify and analyze human resource concerns that affect business decisions.
  3. Create and communicate value for all stakeholders in the organization.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of legal issues related to human resource management.
Coursework
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Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
HRM 64271HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2
Certificate Electives, choose from the following:12
HRM 54183
DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING HUMAN RESOURCES IN ORGANIZATIONS
HRM 54185
STAFFING HUMAN RESOURCES
HRM 54445
GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
HRM 54660
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS
MGMT 64160
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
HRM 64399
APPLIED TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Minimum Total Credit Hours:14

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
Accreditation for Human Resource Management - Graduate Certificate

AACSB, International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Human Resource Management - Graduate Certificate

Human resources managers

6.3%

faster than the average

165,200

number of jobs

$121,220

potential earnings

Human resources specialists

7.0%

faster than the average

666,500

number of jobs

$63,490

potential earnings

Labor relations specialists

-6.8%

decline

78,900

number of jobs

$73,240

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

FAQs About Our Human Resource Management Certificate Program

What are some of the courses I will take within the HRM certificate program?

Coursework within the Human Resource Management certificate touches on key topics within the human resources field that will advance students’ knowledge and skills. A minimum of 14 credit hours are required to complete the certificate, with two of the credits being covered by the required Human Resource Management overview course (HRM 64271).

Elective courses include:

  • Development and Training Human Resources in Organizations
  • Staffing Human Resources
  • Global Human Resource Management
  • Performance Management and Compensation Systems
  • Leadership and Organizational Change
  • Applied Topics in Human Resource Management

Along with the 14-credit-hour requirement, students must also maintain a minimum GPA, both overall and for the certificate, of 3.000.

What are some possible career paths with an HR management certificate?

Once you’ve taken our HR management classes online or in person and have completed your coursework, you will be well prepared for diverse jobs in the human resources field. Some roles you could take on at some point in your career include:

  • Human resources manager
  • Human resources specialist
  • Labor relations specialist
  • Human resources assistant
  • Benefits administrator
  • Payroll specialist
  • HRIS specialist
  • Training manager
  • Employee relations manager
  • Benefits manager
  • Compensation specialist
 

How do I apply for the program?

You can visit our application page to utilize our portal. Before doing so, however, we would recommend reviewing admissions information in the dropdown above. There, you will find facts about minimum GPA requirements, transcripts, test scores, application deadlines, and more.

Before I join the Human Resource Management certificate program, can I schedule a campus tour?

Of course! There are several ways to view our campus and get a sense of everything that Kent State provides. Choose from the following:

  • Campus tours – Kent State campus tour guides can show you key areas of the campus, including classrooms, the Student Center, and more.
  • Virtual campus tour – If you’re short on time and unable to make a trip, you can also view our campus virtually from your computer.
  • Self-guided campus tour – You also have the option of downloading a self-guided tour app from Kent State that features current students narrating a tour for you.

What Makes Kent State Stand Out?

At Kent State, we are committed to giving students the resources they need to enhance their education and strengthen their future careers. Some of our offerings include the following:

  • Career development workshops – Our workshops give students assistance with classes, finding internship opportunities, and much more.
  • Student involvement opportunities – Connections made on campus or within groups can lead to friendships and career opportunities, and so we provide an array of student organizations and events to choose from.

Take Your HR Management Classes Online or in Person at Kent State

Ready to join our HRM certificate program? Be sure to contact our team today for more information. We look forward to speaking with you!

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