Human Resource Management - Online Graduate Certificate
An increased knowledge of HR is an increase in your personal professional stock.
HR professionals often have bachelor’s degrees in non-HR fields. The Human Resource Management (HRM) graduate certificate is designed so they can acquire specific Human Resource Management knowledge in five broad areas.
Note: Students in the graduate certificate in Human Resource Management may enroll in the Master of Business Administration at UW-Whitewater if they meet the admission criteria for that program. Certificate courses that are part of the MBA program can count toward completion of that degree at a later date.
Why UW-Whitewater Online?
- Asynchronous program lets you learn day or night
- Build connections through online assignments and discussion boards
- Online MBA ranked #24 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
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No requirements to come to campus.
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Complete courses asynchronously and part time.
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Enhance your knowledge base and expand your career.
Human Resource Management - Online Graduate Certificate
Certificate Overview
The Human Resource Management graduate certificate program requires completion of five courses (14 to 15 credits) that are all available online. More information on the program structure and courses can be viewed in the Graduate Catalog.
A minimum of four courses (12 credits) must come from the following:
- MANGEMNT 751 Staffing & Evaluation (3 credits)
- MANGEMNT 752 Current Issues in Compensation and Benefits (3 credits)
- MANGEMNT 753 Training and Development (3 credits)
- MANGEMNT 758 Labor and Employee Relations (3 credits)
- MANGEMNT 760 Strategic Management of Human Resources (3 credits)
and not more than one course (2-3 credits) can come from the following courses:
- BEINDP 740 Persuasion and Negotiation Strategies (2 credits)
- MANGEMNT 759 Social Responsibility of Business (2 credits)
- MANGEMNT 777 International Management (3 credits)
Admission Requirements
No GMAT required.
To qualify for admission to the certificate program, students must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution and meet graduate admission criteria.
If you do not meet the graduate admission criteria, please email us to determine if you could be admitted on a conditional basis.
International students must meet additional criteria and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact us for information and assistance.
Tuition
Online business graduate programs at UW-Whitewater are a superior value at $678 USD per credit for the 2023-24 academic year — whether you are a Wisconsin resident, an out-of-state student, or international student.
If you compare our graduate tuition to other AACSB-accredited business schools who offer online classes, you will find that this per-credit price is quite reasonable.
What creates this value?
- Full-time faculty with doctoral degrees teach all classes.
- All faculty complete specific training for online teaching.
- Faculty lectures are recorded in a state-of-the-art media studio and included with each course.
- An external team reviews online courses.
- High levels of student/faculty interaction are standard.
- Helpdesk technical staff are dedicated to assisting graduate students with online technology.
Course materials
Graduate students can purchase textbooks and other instructional materials through the University Bookstore or elsewhere online. Students should verify what materials are needed with their instructor.
Financial aid
Students enrolled in the Graduate certificate programs are not federal aid eligible.
Students completing a certificate with a degree program may be eligible for financial aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, or employment. All of these make up a “Financial Aid Package” and may be offered singly or in various combinations. Since funds are limited, priority for aid is based on financial need and how promptly applications are filed. For more information, please reach out directly to the Financial Aid department.
