Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

The Marygrove certificate in human resource management helps practicing HRM specialists or other organization staff members moving into HRM to advance their knowledge and skills in the field. The program helps busy professionals earn HR certification online.

We are proud that Marygrove’s human resource management certificate fully aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) HRM curricular guidelines..

The advanced human resource program consists of 6 courses (18 credit hours) and is designed to meet the student’s academic and professional interests. The six courses are chosen from a variety of electives in Human Resource Management and Organizational Development. Students should meet with the program chair to discuss the best options to meet their needs.

CAREER INFORMATION
Human Resource Management staff specialists such as: Human Resource Generalist, Recruiting Specialist, Benefit Coordinator, Compliance Officer, Employee Development and Retention Officer, Corporate Talent Acquisition and Retention Manager, General Manager, Management/HR Consultant, Organizational Change Consultant and Manager, Corporate Trainer.

FEATURES OF THE CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Graduate Certificate programs in Human Resource Management help HRM specialists or other organizational professionals advance their knowledge and skills in the field. The program focuses on HRM practices in the private, public and nonprofit sectors. Courses offer both concept and skill components designed to help students develop practices based on solid theoretical grounding.

SPECIFIC CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is designed as a fully online program to be completed in 3 semesters (1 calendar year), based on the completion of two courses per semester. However, the curriculum is flexible and allows students to complete the certificate in human resource management more rapidly or slowly. Students wishing to enroll in more than two courses per semester can do so with permission of the program director. However, the program must be completed within six years of initial enrollment. The advanced human resource programs are led by faculty with advanced graduate degrees and/or possess significant experience in the fields of business, organization behavior and human resources.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Submit a graduate application
• Send official transcripts for the bachelor degree-awarding institution directly to Marygrove College: Office of Admissions
• Minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)
• Completed application
• Career Plan/Writing Sample
• Current Resume
• Minimum of two recommendations: current employer and academic or work setting
• Interview with program chair