Are you interested in a career in human resource management or need a stronger background in the context of human resources than in the past?
This five-course certificate will educate you on the key functions of human resource management, including recruiting, training, performance appraisals, motivating employees, workplace communication, workplace safety and compensation.
Coursework
Earn your certificate in five online courses. Students generally complete their coursework in one year.
The following courses are required in order to pursue this concentration:
- Principles of Management
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Compensation Administration
- Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection
Track your progress and review course requirements with this certificate course checklist.
Please fill out the application form below if you are not currently a student at UMass-Amherst, and the Isenberg program information specialist will contact you soon. Successful applicants will have completed 24 credits of college level course work or have at least 2 years relevant work experience.
Use the intent to enroll form if you are a UMass-Amherst undergraduate student and not already enrolled in the Isenberg School of Management. See more requirements in the first FAQ below.
Tuition
Class fees for University + session classes are charged per credit. Per credit fees vary based on course and program. Exact costs can be found in the Restrictions/Notes section on the class in Spire.