This certificate is designed for students pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree who wish to obtain professional development in Human Resource Management; business persons who wish to update and enhance their human resource management skills; and business managers who wish to advance their professional development. The introduction course, Principles of Management, describes the challenges and dynamic nature of today's business environment. Within this context, students explore human resource activities, legal constraints, current issues, and ethical dilemmas. The final course selection allows students to address a specific area of interest in greater depth. The certificate requires completion of seven courses.

Note: Four of the required courses are offered annually in the Accelerated Degree Program: HS 101; HS 311; PY 213; and PY/SO 235. Day students are allowed to take these courses with Continuing Education students, subject to all other policies with respect to Day students taking Continuing Education courses.