Human Resource Management Certificate

Post University's dynamic Certificate in Human Resource Management prepares tomorrow's leaders for careers in this growing field. Students can customize the certificate to meet their individual needs by choosing classes from our specialized curriculum in a program that is both flexible and convenient.

Required Classes:

MGT 201 Human Resources Management

This course is a presentation, analysis, and discussion of the specific functions of an organization's Human Resources Department including the human relations knowledge and skills vital to the success of any manager. The standards of performance that are expected of the manager, the subordinate, and the organization are stressed.

Emphasis is on the supportive relationship between employees and their organization. A number of contemporary and controversial issues are discussed.

Prerequisite: MGT105.

MGT 411 Seminar in Human Resources Management

This course provides a discussion and analysis of the current issues and problems challenging individuals responsible for the effective management of an organization's human resources. Research by students in areas of personal interest is the basis for class discussions. These discussions seek to explore all points of view associated with these often controversial areas.

Prerequisite: MGT201.

Electives (choose any three of the following):

ENV 315 General Occupational Safety and Health

General Occupational Safety and Health are topics that should concern every person. How to find a listing of the federal regulations governing work place safety and health, interpret the documents, and apply the information is the focus of this course. Students with a theoretical science background will have the opportunity to use that information in real world settings, and those who excel in hands-on learning will find that this course allows them to utilize their strengths to learn science. Students may earn the 10-hour or 30- hour OSHA certification while learning not only rules and regulations, but also real world applications of that material.

IBA 325 Managing Culture and International Human Resources

This course examines the role of culture in the operations of an organization. Students will explore ways to identify cultural differences and the fundamental definitions of cultural differences. Further exploration will be done on culture's impact on strategic approach, organizational structure, and different approaches to human resources. Students will learn of the new approaches toward creating international managers and team building across cultures.

Prerequisite: IBA301

MGT 303 Labor/Management Relations

This course is an introduction to labor/ management relations. It acquaints students with current problems encountered by management in the negotiation and administration of labor relation agreements.

Prerequisite: MGT201.

MGT 305 Managing a Diverse Workforce

This course focuses on a variety of topics related to meeting the demands of an increasingly diverse workplace. Students will explore the difference among Affirmative Action, valuing diversity, and managing diversity. Characteristics of diverse populations, including ethnic minorities, gender issues, older workers, workers with disabilities, and foreign workers will be studied. Students will learn strategies for implementing diversity and building cooperation and trust among diverse work groups.

Prerequisite: MGT201

MGT 307 Compensation and Benefits

This course focuses on the strategic choices in managing compensation. Major compensation issues are discussed in the context of current theory, research, and practice. Students will explore the issues that influence the determination of compensation and benefits in an organization, the design of the various forms of compensation and benefits, and how organizations manage the compensation system.

Prerequisite: MGT201

MGT 308 Training and Development

This course focuses on the role of training and employee development in organizations. It acquaints students with current theory on learning and program design, training methods and evaluation, e-learning and the use of technology in training, and the relationship of training to career management.

Prerequisite: MGT201