Post Graduate Human Resource Certificate(online) 15 credits
Self-paced
All classes for this certificate are delivered online in a self-pace format.
To earn this certificate, students must successfully complete all of the following classes:
OMG506 Human Resource Organizational Theory and Behavior
(4 credits)
This course examines the full scope of human resources activities. It covers a broad list of key functional areas such as Staffing, Human Resource Planning, HR Strategy, HR Legal, Performance Management, Training and Development, and Organizational Learning.
OMG511 Total Compensation (3 credits)
This course provides concentrated learning in employee performance methods, pay and reward systems, employee benefits programs, and total compensation systems. Topics include the strategic role total compensation plays in organizations and the dynamics of alternative pay systems.
OMG516 Staffing Models and Retention (4 credits)
This is an advanced course in recruitment, selection, and retention. Case studies on modern and creative recruitment strategies will be explored, along with effective retention methods. The course will also cover testing methods, applicant assessment, and employment engagement methods and the laws and regulations impacting staffing in organizations.
OMG551 Strategic Human Resource Management (4 credits)
This course will emphasize the strategic nature of human resources management (HRM). It will focus on the importance of Alignment of HR responsibilities with the organization's mission and HR's role as a partner in planning and executing the business plan.
About Online Self-paced study:
- There is no face to face or synchronous meeting time for these classes.
- These courses are offered on a semester basis
- Students complete course work at their own pace but all assignments must be completed and submitted by the class end date.
- Students may register from the start date that is listed up until 4 weeks prior to the published end date.
- Students complete units of study independently and submit assignments and participate in discussions through the WebCT online platform.
Good candidates for this type of course work are:
- Self-directed students who can stay on task without instructor direction
- Students who desire not to be restricted by specific meeting times
- The SCS drop/withdraw policy for self-paced classes is as follows:
If the course change form is received in the SCS office:
1 - 4 days (12:00PM on the 4th day) from the date of registration student can drop with no record and no charge (full refund)
5 - 7 days (12:00PM on the 7th day) from the date of registration student can drop with no record and tuition refund minus 30% admin fee
8 - 14 days (12:00PM on the 14th day) from date of registration student can withdraw [W on report card] no tuition refund
15 + days (12:00PM on the 15th day) from date of registration no refund, student receives grade earned
To find when the certificate classes are scheduled click on the Search for Classes link and choose Post Graduate Human Resources Certificate from the category drop down.
