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.

Apply by: 8/20/25
Start class: 8/27/25

Program Overview

Diversify your resume with our HR management Graduate Certificate online program

Total Tuition: $4,437
Program Duration: As few as 5 months
Credit Hours: 9

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

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The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

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SUU offers a variety of certificate programs online. Check out all of our online Graduate Certificate programs.

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Total Tuition: $4,437
Program Duration: As few as 5 months
Credit Hours: 9

Accreditation

AACSB logo

The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

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Call 833-994-0043

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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

Per Credit Hour: $493
Total Tuition: $4,437

Program Per Credit Hour Per Course Per Program
Grad Cert – HR Management $493 $1,479 $4,437

Tuition Breakdown

Per Credit Hour: $493
Total Tuition: $4,437

Calendar

Review important start dates and deadlines

Designed for working professionals, SUU Online programs conveniently feature 7-week courses and multiple start dates each year.

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Next Apply Date: 8/20/25
Next Class Start Date: 8/27/25
TermStart DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineLast Class Day
Fall I8/27/258/20/258/20/258/22/258/27/2510/14/25

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Next Apply Date: 8/20/25
Next Class Start Date: 8/27/25

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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.

  • Transcript Assist - We can help you obtain your transcript at no cost! Simply give us permission by filling out the Transcript Assist form in your application. Once your application is submitted, we’ll request your transcript and notify you when it arrives. Please note that we only request the transcript for your highest earned degree. We can obtain transcripts from institutions that are part of the Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse networks, which includes most schools. Check their websites to see if your college is a member. If your institution is not affiliated, you’ll need to submit your transcript to SUU yourself.
  • 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 The Evaluation Company (TEC) 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

Preview your online Grad Certificate – Human Resource Management courses

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.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The objective of this course is to develop an understanding of the role of a human resource manager.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The objective of this course is to explore and understand the legal aspects of employment law as it relates to managing people and organizations. Students will be able to describe the different labor laws and identify issues within an organization's policies and practices. Human resource law affects all companies and being able to successfully implement ethical and legal procedures is a vital responsibility. Students will learn about policies and procedures that allow a diverse workforce to work together successfully. Pre-req: MGMT 6350
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The objective of the course is to provide potential general managers with the opportunity to generate an understanding of and appreciation for union-management relationships. Utilizing text material, academic and practitioner publications, primary and secondary research, the students will be required to research, discuss, and design responses to important strategic questions organizations are responding to now and in the future with respect to union-management relationships. Pre-req: MGMT 6350

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