Human Resources Undergraduate Certificate (HR-CERTA)

Program Description

This is the undergraduate HR Certificate for those who wish to be introduced to the field of Human Resources (HR) or prepare for HR roles. The program provides introductory exposure to theory, research, and practice in the field of HR.

Admission Requirements

This academic program does not have admission requirements beyond regular admission to Wright State University. Any student is eligible to declare this academic program.

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in the Human Resource Management Undergraduate Certificate Program will learn:

The human resource (HR) function and the role it plays in an organization’s strategy
The specific functional areas within HR (including job analysis, employment laws, recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, performance management, employment and labor relations, workplace health and safety)
Various techniques from each functional area to address organizational problems and issues
Different employment laws and their application to different HR situations

Program Learning Outcomes

Students successfully completing this program will be able to:

Describe the human resource (HR) function and its relationship with an organization’s strategy
Describe and identify the specific functional areas within HR (including job analysis, employment laws, recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, performance management, employment and labor relations, workplace health and safety)
Apply knowledge and techniques from each functional area to address organizational problems and issues
Identify different employment laws and apply them to different HR situations

For More Information

Program Requirements:

MGT 3100 - Management and Organizational Behavior Credit Hour(s): 3
MGT 3210 - Human Resources Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MGT 4940 - Staffing I Credit Hour(s): 3
MGT 4960 - Staffing II Credit Hour(s): 3

Human Resources Certificate Electives

Choose 1 from:
MGT 3900 - Applied Managerial Skills and Character Credit Hour(s): 3
MGT 4200 - Positive Group and Organizational Development Credit Hour(s): 3
MGT 4300 - Conflict Management and Negotiation Credit Hour(s): 3
MGT 4720 - High Performance Teams Credit Hour(s): 3
MGT 4750 - Small Business Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MGT 4800 - Special Topics in Management Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
MGT 4850 - International Management Credit Hour(s): 3
LAW 3000 - Legal Environment of Business Credit Hour(s): 3
Choose 1 from:
LAW 4300 - Legal Aspects of the Workplace Credit Hour(s): 3 (if not selected above)
MGT 4250 - Compensation and Benefits Credit Hour(s): 3 (if not selected above)
MGT 4770 - Training, Development and Performance Management Credit Hour(s): 3 (if not selected above)

Total: 18 Hours

NOTE: Some courses may require prerequisites not listed above. Please connect with your academic advisor for assistance.