Human Resources Management
College Credit Certificate
The Human Resources Management certificate program is designed to allow general business managers an opportunity to specialize in personnel and human resources topics. The skills and knowledge provided by these courses will enhance the manager's ability to effectively attain and maintain an organization's most valuable resource -- people. All course work may later be applied to an Associate in Applied Science degree if the student desires.
Required Program of Study
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC105 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS106 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS220 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS230 | Business Law | 3 |
| IFT110 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| COM121 | English Composition | 3 |
| MGT240 | Compensation Management | 3 |
| MGT100 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGT200 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGT210 | Supervisory Management | 3 |
| ORI100 | College Success Strategies | 1 |
| - - - - | Business Elective | 3 |
Suggested Electives |
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| Courses selected as electives will depend upon the institution to which you will transfer. It is essential that students consult with a Faculty Advisor for assistance in selecting elective courses. However, it is the responsibility of students to meet with an admissions representative from the four-year institution to determine its transfer policies. | ||
| ACC110 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC210 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS210 | Principles of Salesmanship | 3 |
| IFT120 | Advanced Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| MGT220 | Retail Management | 3 |
| MGT230 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| MGT250 | Operations Management I | 3 |
| MGT255 | Operations Management II | 3 |
| MGT260 | Facilities Planning and Design | 3 |
| MGT290 | Cooperative Education I | 3 |
| CAR120 | 3 |
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| Total Credit Hours Required for the Certificate | 37 |
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| Students should consult with an advisor to assure proper sequencing of courses. | ||
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Utilize business management principles to analyze problems and make decisions.
- Apply human resources management principles to analyze problems and make decisions concerning human resources.
- Design a system for the administration of compensation.
- Apply supervision skills.
- Utilize a personal computer to prepare documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database software and to perform basic navigation of the Internet.
- Prepare financial statement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and evaluate the results by performing basic financial statement analysis.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in writing and speaking in a business environment.
- Develop a marketing plan for a product, using the fundamental elements of the marketing mix.
- Apply the law to recognize legal implications of business and personal transactions.
Please note: These programs can be pursued on a part-time basis.
Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.