Human Resource Management HRMT.S.STC

Short-term Technical Certificate - 18 Credit Hours

Division: Business and Public Services
Department: Management
Effective as of Fall 2012

What is the program about?

This certificate provides the opportunity to develop and refine human resources skills. The curriculum covers laws and regulations related to employment, implications of decisions and their effect on business as well as employee motivation. Also addresses human resource applications in strategic human resource management, workforce planning and employment, human resource development, total compensation and rewards, employee and labor relations and risk management. Contemporary approach to human resource management using a diagnostic model of internal and external influences.

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of human resource methods used to create, maintain and improve positive and diverse work environments.
• Apply proper oral and written communication, quantitative methods, critical thinking, research, ethics, computer literacy skills and global citizenship.
• Demonstrate an understanding of human resource management concepts particularly in context of mission, values, goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary approaches to human resource management and organizational success.

Career Opportunities

Students completing this certificate will be qualified to apply for Human Resource Specialist positions, in some cases, or will be prepared to further their studies in the human resources area within a four-year institution.