Learn the foundations of recruiting, selecting, developing and rewarding employees through our Human Resources and Employment Relations certificate program.
This graduate-level, five-course certificate is ideal for students interested in the fundamentals of human resources management who have three or more years of professional work experience or have completed one HR course (graduate or undergraduate) within the last three years.
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Curriculum
Students should have three or more years of professional work experience or have completed one HR course (graduate or undergraduate) within the last three years. All courses completed in the certificate program can be applied toward a Quinlan MBA Degree or M.S in Human Resources. Select one of the following tracks to earn the Certificate with three courses (9 credits).
Workforce Planning Track
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| HRER 429 | Human Resource Development | 3 |
| HRER 462 | Employment Relations | 3 |
| HRER 463 | Staffing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 |
Stakeholder Management Track
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| HRER 417N | Managing and Motivating in the Workplace | 3 |
| HRER 418 | Human Resources Law | 3 |
| HRER 462 | Employment Relations | 3 |
| or HRER 464 | Negotiation and Conflict Management |
| Total Hours | 9 |
Organizational Leadership Track
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| HRER 417N | Managing and Motivating in the Workplace | 3 |
| HRER 430 | Leading Change in Organizations | 3 |
| or HRER 433 | Group Process and Facilitation |
| HRER 422 | Global HR Management | 3 |
| or HRER 501 | Performance Management |
| Total Hours | 9 |
Rewards & Recognition Track
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| HRER 413 | Compensation | 3 |
| HRER 453 | Incentive Pay and Employee Benefit Programs | 3 |
| HRER 501 | Performance Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 |
People Analytics Track
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| HRER 452 | Human Resources Information Systems | 3 |
| HRER 490 | Analytical Problem Solving | 3 |
| INFS 492 | Database Systems | 3 |
| or INFS 494 | Applied Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| Total Hours | 9 |
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
Plan of Study Grid
| Year 1 |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| HRER 413 |
Compensation |
3 |
| HRER 462 |
Employment Relations |
3 |
| | Hours | 6 |
| Winter |
|---|
| HRER 429 |
Human Resource Development |
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| Spring |
|---|
| HRER 463 |
Staffing |
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| Year 2 |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| HRER 501 |
Performance Management |
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| | Total Hours | 15 |
Graduate & Professional Standards and Regulations
Students in graduate and professional programs can find their Academic Policies in Graduate and Professional Academic Standards and Regulations under their school. Any additional University Policies supersede school policies.
Learning Outcomes
Completion of the HRER certificate allows you to leverage knowledge and skills to work as a highly effective human resources management professional or as a manager who partners effectively with human resources departments to acquire, develop, and reward talented employees.
Specific skills developed include:
- Distinguish the essentials of key human resource functions and how they are deployed in organizations. (Analyzing)
- Evaluate human resource policy and practice from an ethical perspective. (Evaluating)
- Design HR programs and policies that align with stakeholder goals and objectives. (Creating)
- Develop proficiency in building positive relationships across organizational functions and levels. (Creating)
