Graduate Certificate – Human Resource Management Online
This high-value certificate equips you with expertise in human resources management that you can immediately apply in any organization without the commitment to a full degree program.
Program Overview
Diversify your resume with our HR management Graduate Certificate online program
Elevate your career with the Graduate Certificate – Human Resource Management online program from Southern Utah University. Enhance your expertise and leadership capabilities with advanced insights and practical skills tailored to the continuously evolving field of human resources. Explore the impact of employment law on managing people and organizations, covering labor laws, ethical procedures and policies for a diverse workforce.
Develop the essential credentials needed to thrive in HR management, ensuring you are prepared to lead and excel in today's dynamic workplace environment. With the convenience of multiple start dates, you can complete this 100 percent online graduate certificate program in less time than it takes to earn your master’s degree. Hours may potentially be credited toward SUU Online graduate business programs.
Upon completing this program, you will be able to:
- Explore and understand the legal aspects of employment law as it relates to managing people and organizations
- Understand union-management relationships
- Successfully implement ethical and legal procedures for HR departments and organizations
- Explore and understand the legal aspects of employment law as it relates to managing people and organizations
- Understand union-management relationships
- Successfully implement ethical and legal procedures for HR departments and organizations
The human resource management program prepares you for roles such as:
- HR Generalist
- Senior HR Manager
- HR Director
- Training and Development Specialist
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- HR Generalist
- Senior HR Manager
- HR Director
- Training and Development Specialist
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
Accreditation
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Accreditation
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Tuition
Take advantage of affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition
Maximize the value of your certificate program online with our affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which includes all fees.
Tuition Breakdown
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grad Cert – HR Management | $493 | $1,479 | $4,437 |
Tuition Breakdown
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Designed for working professionals, SUU Online programs conveniently feature 7-week courses and multiple start dates each year.
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| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall I | 8/27/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/22/25 | 8/27/25 | 10/14/25 |
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Admissions
Your HR management Graduate Certificate online program admission checklist
Our streamlined admission process enables you to start quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the Grad Cert – HR Management online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- 2.5 GPA
- No GMAT Required
Transcripts
Please submit official transcripts from the college/university in which a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from an accredited institution was obtained.
- Applicants who have graduated from SUU do not need to submit a transcript
- International transcripts must include a transcript evaluation from a third-party service such as SpanTran or WES showing that the degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree
Official transcripts must be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:
Email address:
[email protected]
Mailing address:
Admissions Office
Southern Utah University
PO Box 8008
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Courses
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For the Graduate Certificate in HR Management online, you must complete 9 credit hours.
MGMT 6350 must be taken before MGMT 6360 and MGMT 6370.
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