Certificate in Human Resource Management

what is Human Resource Management?

At Park University, our Human Resources Management program focuses on the study of organizations and the use of personnel as a primary institutional resource. Through the study of individual behavior and group processes, combined with the techniques of the management of personnel within an organization, this certificate equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in human resources.

Our Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate is designed to expose students to the functional areas of a typical human resource department. While pursuing this certificate, you will acquire the skills necessary to more effectively manage personnel and support employees throughout their career

Locations & Learning Options

As a student pursuing our Human Resources Management Certificate, you will have the option of taking classes at our El Paso campus, at our Ft. Bliss campus or online. This certificate requires completion of 12 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Refer to your catalog for a complete listing of coursework for this certificate.

As a student pursuing Park’s Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management you will be able to take face-to-face classes at one of our Kansas City area campuses, at our campus centers in El Paso, TX, Austin, TX, Columbus, OH or online. This certificate requires completion of 12 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Students pursuing a graduate certificate must also have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college, or university or its foreign equivalent. Refer to your catalog for a complete listing of coursework for this certificate.

Locations

Online
Parkville
Campus Centers

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Dr. Adrian James

Associate Dean, Robert W. Plaster School of Business
Associate Professor of Management
adrian.james@park.edu

Dr. Lacey Finley

Chair
Assistant Professor of Management
lfinley@park.edu

Dr. Greg Moore

Associate Professor of Finance
gmoore@park.edu

Dr. Stacy Yeager-Okosi

Assistant Professor
stacy.yeagerokosi@park.edu

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Human resources management is about more than managing personnel; it is about understanding individual behavior and group processes.

If you choose to pursue the Human Resources Management Certificate, you will study subjects such as management and organizational behavior, planning and staffing, employment law and compensation management. Through the understanding of human behavioral science and management, you will learn valuable skills in interpersonal and intergroup relations.

human resource management Program Highlights

The Human Resources Management Certificate program is part of the Department of Human Resources Management within the Robert W. Plaster School of Business. In this program, and throughout the department, emphasis is placed on a behavioral science/management approach. This will help you develop the understanding of individual behavior and group processes combined with the techniques of the management of personnel within an organization. This interdisciplinary approach draws from the fields of management, social psychology and organizational behavior to teach you skills in interpersonal and intergroup relations.

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of subjects including planning and staffing, change management, conflict resolution and compensation management. Through the understanding of human behavior and management, students will learn valuable skills in managing teams, employees and contractors.