Human Resource Management Certificate: Strategic HR Leadership
The Human Resource Management certificate offers students the opportunity to create strategic human resource plans, initiatives and activities to meet organizational needs and significantly impact the success of an organization. Key topic areas include creating and implementing strategic human resources initiatives; evaluating the effectiveness and financial impact of human resource activities; talent recruitment, training, development, management, reward and retention strategies; effective labor relations practices; and creating healthy, safe, and compliant work environments.
As an added perk, once you apply for a certificate you are accepted into Ashland University's MBA program and can continue taking courses toward your MBA degree.
Required Courses
| Human Resource Management Certificate | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| Required: | ||
| MBA 501 Organizational Dev. & Change Management | 3 | None |
| MBA 550 Fundamentals of Human Resource Management | 3 | None |
| Electives (Choose 2 courses): | ||
| MBA 551 Labor Relations & Collective Bargaining | 3 | None |
| MBA 552 Training & Development | 3 | None |
| MBA 553 Compensation & Benefits | 3 | None |
Credit for Prior Learning
Have you already earned credentials in your field of study? Credit for prior learning allows students to earn credit for previously earned, industry-recognized credentials, providing students with up to 9 credits toward their graduate business degree.
Grow Your Career with an Ashland Graduate Business Certificate
Whether you are a new student looking to start graduate coursework with a micro-credential or an MBA alumnus looking to enhance your marketability, a graduate business certificate is a great addition to your academic and professional development.
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Pursue a standalone certificate or integrate it into a full MBA degree.
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If you already have an MBA degree, a certificate program provides in-depth coursework in a specific business content area.
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If you’re interested in completing professional development or continuing education hours, completing a certificate program is a short-term goal with immediate ROI.
Expert Faculty
You’ll learn from world-renowned faculty. Seventy percent of our full-time faculty have doctoral degrees. They also have an average of 17.5 years of service at AU and they lead more than 11 different student organizations.
They are members in 25 different professional organizations, from the American Council on Consumer Interests to the Association for Business Simulation and Experiential Learning and everything in between!
Our faculty have earned a variety of specialized certifications, such as Senior Professional in Human Resources and Quality Matters.
Career Support
The university offers placement support, internships and career-oriented services to students who complete a graduate business certificate through the Career Center for Life Calling.
