Graduate Certificate – Human Resources Management Online
Explore the legal and ethical components of human resources management while gaining expertise in staffing and compensation to prepare for leadership roles or further study.
Program Overview
Find out more about our online Graduate Certificate – Human Resources Management
Increase your business knowledge and add specialized human resources management insights in a 100% online Graduate Certificate – Human Resources Management program offered through the AACSB-accredited College of Business & Industry at Jacksonville State. Courses will count toward your master’s degree should you continue your educational journey.
This online program provides a comprehensive survey of HR functions; compensation theories, techniques and practices; and labor and employment law with case studies. Gain advanced knowledge of personnel planning, recruitment, development, appraisal processes, diversity and inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations in as few as eight months.
As a graduate of this program, you will be able to:
- Understand and apply HR fundamentals in a globally competitive business
- Identify and evaluate HR trends and challenges
- Analyze and apply essential theories in developing a pay model
- Recognize and identify the legal context of employment decisions
- Comprehend and evaluate the scope of diversity and inclusion and EEO in managing human resources
- Analyze and apply the financial impact of HRM activities
- Define external competitiveness and labor market factors
- Understand and apply HR fundamentals in a globally competitive business
- Identify and evaluate HR trends and challenges
- Analyze and apply essential theories in developing a pay model
- Recognize and identify the legal context of employment decisions
- Comprehend and evaluate the scope of diversity and inclusion and EEO in managing human resources
- Analyze and apply the financial impact of HRM activities
- Define external competitiveness and labor market factors
Career opportunities:
- Employee Relations Manager
- Human Resources Generalist
- Recruiter
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Employee Relations Manager
- Human Resources Generalist
- Recruiter
- Labor Relations Specialist
Also available:
Jacksonville State University offers a variety of master’s and certificate programs focused on in-demand fields. View all of our online business programs.
Accreditation
The College of Business & Industry at Jacksonville State University is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide hold AACSB business accreditation.
Tuition
Our pay-by-the-course tuition is affordable
At JSU, we strive to remove financial barriers between you and the certificate you need. Our affordable tuition is paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate HR Management | $600 | $1,800 | $7,200 |
Tuition fees listed include university fees. Total program cost may vary depending on transfer credits and any program-specific foundation courses that may be required for admission. Total cost reflected excludes the application fee of $35 and fees for any course-required materials such as textbooks, which will be reflected as an E-Textbook fee on your MyJSU account.
Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
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Get started sooner. Multiple start dates allow you to begin when it works best for you. Check our calendar to see important upcoming dates.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | 8/21/24 | 8/9/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/22/24 |
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 10/11/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/15/24 |
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Admissions
What it takes to get into the online HR management grad cert program
Applying to the Graduate Certificate – Human Resources Management online program is a straightforward, easy-to-follow process. Read the full admission requirements to begin.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Official transcripts
- 2.5 GPA
Following are the admission requirements for the JSU Graduate Certificate – Human Resources Management online.
- Complete the online application
- Pay a $35 nonrefundable application processing fee
- Hold an undergraduate degree with an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited college/university OR hold a graduate degree from an accredited college/university
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Official transcripts and other documents should be sent from the granting institutions to our Office of Admissions.
Email address: [email protected]
Mailing address:
Jacksonville State University
Graduate Admissions
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, AL 36265-1602
Courses
Preview the curriculum for our HR management Graduate Certificate
For the Graduate Certificate – Human Resources Management online program, you must complete four courses totaling 12 credit hours.
Students must take all of the following courses: