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Undergraduate Certificate Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management
Undergraduate Certificate
AT A GLANCE
  • 18 credits
  • Transfer up to 9 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION
  • $250 per credit
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Next Session Starts
August 12

Develop leadership capabilities, grow your people skills, and add value to your career.

Gain the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to advance in the human resource field with the undergraduate certificate in human resource management at University of Maryland Global Campus. You'll learn how to resolve problems in the workplace, approach employees with a sensitivity to cultural diversity, develop reward programs, and help employees reach their full potential.

Courses

Total Credits Required: 18

  • (3 Credits, BMGT 364)
  • (3 Credits, HRMN 300)
  • (3 Credits, HRMN 362)
  • (3 Credits, HRMN 400)
  • Two supporting electives chosen from the following:
    • (3 Credits, BMGT 365)
    • (3 Credits, BMGT 464)
    • (3 Credits, HRMN 202)
    • (3 Credits, HRMN 367)
    • (3 Credits, HRMN 395)
    • (3 Credits, HRMN 406)
    • (3 Credits, HRMN 495)

Related Bachelor's Degree

Coursework for this certificate may be applied to a bachelor's degree in human resource management. For details, contact your advisor or success coach.

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Undergraduate Certificate Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each certificate webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all certificates.
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Program Highlights

Apply Business Knowledge
Learn about human behavior, labor relations, and employment law.
Manage Conflict
Practice using negotiation, facilitation, mediation, and arbitration.
Rely on Data
Research, collect, analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate about data.
Identify Issues
Diagnose problems within a real organization and propose solutions.
Recognize Diversity
Understand differences in cultures and world views that inform human behavior.
Employ Best Practices
Create, implement, and assess programs that foster workforce development.

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Industry Certification Exams

This program is designed to help prepare you for the following certification exams:

Student Organizations

Society for Human Resource Management, UMGC Chapter

The UMGC Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management provides opportunities to network with other students, staff, and faculty who are currently working in or are interested in entering the human resource field. It is available to undergraduate and graduate students. To join, please fill out the UMGC SHRM Chapter form. Students may also join SHRM nationally at the student rate via the SHRM website (the UMGC SHRM Chapter number is 5578). UMGC students and alumni are also welcome to join the UMGC SHRM Chapter Facebook group. For more information, please email umgcshrm@umgc.edu.

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