Human Resources Management Online Certificate
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With a Human Resources Management Certificate from the University of West Florida, you will be able to advance to leadership positions in human resources or pursue advanced degrees in business and administration. Learning from expert faculty in the College of Business, you will study the complex relationships between human resources and organizational hierarchy. Through active learning experiences, you will practice evaluating pay, incentives, compensation and benefits. Additionally, you will conduct efficient and ethical interviews and develop an employee training program.
This certificate is only available to graduate non-degree seeking students. Undergraduates or degree-seeking students cannot pursue this certificate. The Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management is not available to MBA students pursuing an emphasis in human resources management.
Candidates for This Program Include:
- Professionals who wish to build their management skills
- Graduate non-degree-seeking students
You Will Be Able To:
- Understand the relationship between human resource management and organizational strategy
- Evaluate the bases of pay, including incentives and pay-for-performance systems
- Demonstrate how to conduct an effective interview
- Evaluate ethical issues related to compensation and benefits
- Design and develop a training program
Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.
Courses and Requirements
Once all prerequisites are met, this certificate requires completion of the following courses with a C or better. Participants must secure a combined grade point average of 3.0 or higher for the course required by the certificate.
Candidates are expected to have completed the equivalent of one of the following UWF courses:
- GEB 5816 - MBA Foundations: Principles of Human Resources Management
1.5 Credit Hours
MBA Foundations: Principles of Human Resources Management
A course in the Accelerated MBA Foundations Series in which students are introduced to the basic functions of human resource management, including employment law, planning, job analysis, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, safety and health, and international human resource management.
- MAN 3301 - Human Resources Management
3 Credit Hours
Human Resources Management
Introduction to personnel administration; emphasis on the basic personnel function of both the personnel specialist and the operating manager. Critical issues stressed include selection, compensation, OSHA, EEO, unions and discipline. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 hours of college course work is required prior to taking this course.
- GEB 5816 - MBA Foundations: Principles of Human Resources Management
- MAN 5331 - Compensation and Benefits
3.0 Credit Hours
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and benefits play an important role in attracting, motivating, and retaining employees. This course examines how to establish and manage effective compensation and benefits systems that support the organization?s strategic direction while also meeting employee needs and complying with legal requirements. Offered concurrently with MAN 4330; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Graduate student status is required.
- MAN 5351 - Recruitment and Selection
3.0 Credit Hours
Recruitment and Selection
Employees are commonly recognized as an organization?s most valuable resource. Thus, effectively staffing an organization is one of the most critical managerial responsibilities. This course examines best practices, current trends, legal issues, and research on effective recruitment and selection of human capital so that students may learn how to establish and effectively manage staffing systems. Offered concurrently with MAN 4350; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Graduate student status is required.
- MAN 6317 - Strategic Issues in Human Resources Management
3.0 Credit Hours
Strategic Issues in Human Resources Management
Integrates current research, best practices, human resource policy and strategy in order to maximize organizational effectiveness using human capital. Emphasis is placed on applying strategic human resource management principles in order to leverage the workforce to achieve organizational objectives. Case analyses using real business problems are analyzed by integrating the functional areas of human resource management with business strategies, helping students to understand the linkage between theory and practice.
- MAN 5347 - Performance Management
3.0 Credit Hours
Performance Management
Employees are commonly recognized as an organization?s most valuable resource. Thus, ensuring that employees achieve and maintain their highest performance is one of the most critical managerial responsibilities. This course examines best practices, current trends, legal issues, and research in change management, organizational development, performance management, and training so that students may learn how to effectively manage human capital for optimal performance. Offered concurrently with MAN 4341; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Graduate student status is required.
- MAN 5331 - Compensation and Benefits
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the University of West Florida’s online Human Resources Management Certificate program, you must be admitted to the University as a graduate non-degree-seeking student.
How to Apply
Once accepted as a graduate non-degree-seeking student, students should contact the MBA department and speak to an advisor about course availability and scheduling. Then, new students should complete the online Graduate Certificate Declaration Form on MyUWF.
Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact our graduate admissions team at gradadmissions@uwf.edu. If you are a current UWF student, please reach out to the department academic advisor.
Costs & Financial Aid
| Component | Cost | Total* |
|---|---|---|
| In-State Tuition | $384.60 per credit hour | $4,615.20 |
| Full Out-of-State Tuition | $1,044.24 per credit hour | $12,530.88 |
| 90% Out-of-State Tuition Waiver | $478.83 per credit hour | $5,745.96 |
Tuition waivers cover up to 90% of the non-resident portion of your tuition and are available to non-Florida residents (including international students) admitted to online programs and registered for online courses in active pursuit of that degree or certificate. You must pay all other assessed tuition and fees.
Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and course availability. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted. This program takes up to 12 months to complete.
* Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition
Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. For more information and to verify residency status for tuition purposes, new undergraduate students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and new graduate students should contact the Graduate School. Current enrolled students should contact the Office of the Registrar.
Military Students
UWF is a Military FriendlyⓇ School proudly serving active-duty U.S. military members and veterans. As UWF has been a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program since 2011, you could be eligible to receive free tuition with your military benefits.
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With a Human Resources Management Certificate, you can go on to other degree programs or pursue advancement in many careers.
* Salary and job outlook information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and PayScale.
Human Resource Managers
Human resources managers oversee the administrative functions of an organization, including employee benefits and the hiring of new staff. They work with top executives on strategic planning and represent the link between management and employees. Human resources managers earn a median annual wage of $126,230, and job growth is projected to increase 7% by 2031.
Human Resource Specialists
Human resource specialists focus on working with new applicants to their organization and managing employee records. They’ll review resumes, conduct interviews, inform applicants of the details of the position, check references and officially hire candidates. Their job growth rate is expected to be faster than average between 2021 and 2031 at 8%. The median wage for all HR Specialists in 2021 was $62,290 a year, with those working in professional, scientific and technical services earning a median income of $76,920.