Preparing for a career in human resource management can be an exciting and rewarding next step in your professional and personal life. It’s a growing career field with entry-level and management opportunities in business, non-profit organizations and government.
Maybe you already work in the area of human resources and want to become more proficient. Maybe you hold—or are pursuing—a degree in another area of study and want to increase your knowledge base. Or maybe you are just getting started in college-level courses.
Whatever your unique situation, Alvernia’s Certificate in Human Resource Management is a great choice for the individual who wants to build expertise in the field. You can earn the certificate in just two semesters if you enroll full-time. Or you can continue working in a current job and attend Alvernia on a part-time basis.
Seize the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge that will advance your career. We are ready to help get you where you want to go!
Change Manager
Compensation Manager
Director of Employee Relations
Human Resources Analyst
Human Resources Director
Human Resources Specialist
Organizational Developer
Payroll Manager
Personnel Director
Recruiter
Trainer
Vice President, Human Resources
Workforce Diversity Specialist
BUS 206 Management Principles
BUS 280 Human Resource Management
BUS 320 Labor Relations
BUS 322 Current Issues in HR Management
BUS 420 Employment Law
BUS 427 International HR Management
BUS 443 Compensation & Benefit Management
PSY 350 Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Maybe you already work in the area of human resources and want to become more proficient. Maybe you hold—or are pursuing—a degree in another area of study and want to increase your knowledge base. Or maybe you are just getting started in college-level courses.
Whatever your unique situation, Alvernia’s Certificate in Human Resource Management is a great choice for the individual who wants to build expertise in the field. You can earn the certificate in just two semesters if you enroll full-time. Or you can continue working in a current job and attend Alvernia on a part-time basis.
Seize the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge that will advance your career. We are ready to help get you where you want to go!
Career Success
Graduates of the certificate program find employment in the human resource departments of a variety of businesses and organizations. Individuals already employed as business owners or human resource executives, also,find their careers can be enhanced by the additional knowledge and skills acquired through the certificate program.Career Opportunites
Benefit AnalystChange Manager
Compensation Manager
Director of Employee Relations
Human Resources Analyst
Human Resources Director
Human Resources Specialist
Organizational Developer
Payroll Manager
Personnel Director
Recruiter
Trainer
Vice President, Human Resources
Workforce Diversity Specialist
Human Resource Management Certificate Requirements
Certificate Requirements (24 credits)BUS 206 Management Principles
BUS 280 Human Resource Management
BUS 320 Labor Relations
BUS 322 Current Issues in HR Management
BUS 420 Employment Law
BUS 427 International HR Management
BUS 443 Compensation & Benefit Management
PSY 350 Industrial & Organizational Psychology
More Information
To learn more or to apply, please contact the Continuing Studies Coordinator, at 1-800-ALVERNIA (1-888-258-3764, ext. 6) or continuingstudies@alvernia.edu.Watch, Learn, Apply!
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