Undergraduate Certificate - Human Resource Management

The Human Resource Management (HRM) Certificate is designed to provide students with the prerequisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to engage in fundamental human capital practices in the workplace, including: staffing, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, health and safety, and the assessment of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal mandates and operational protocol. Students will participate in a variety of course activities to obtain Human Resource (HR)-specific foundational knowledge and the skills needed for situational judgment and decision making. The HRM Certificate program is stackable with other credentials, helps ready learners for gainful employment—including non-HR supervisory or management positions requiring primary HR competencies, and is preparatory for HR certification exams.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Evaluate an organization’s current leadership and management practices in order to formulate appropriate interventions in response to organizational challenges.
• Analyze total rewards practices and tactics for all employee groups and their impact on organizational strategy and values.
• Design appropriate human resource management strategies that enhance an organization's overall competitive advantage and aligns with organizational goals and values.
• Evaluate human resource management activities and programs to align with organizational needs and goals.
• Integrate a biblical framework that guides decision-making and problem-solving within the workplace.

Admissions Requirements

• Accepted as a regular degree seeking student or as an unclassified student.
• Unclassified student requires proof of high school graduation or GED certification.

Transfer credit for certification requirements within the DeVoe School of Business, College of Adult and Professional Studies, may be granted as follows:

• Credit documented on an original transcript awarded by a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a minimum grade of "C." 
• Credit documented on a JST or CCAF transcript for training received in any MOS, NEC system, AFSC, and Coast Guard Ratings. 
• Up to 12 credits may be transferred. Credits may apply to MGT-302, MGT-432, HRM-470, and HRM-490. Credits may not be applied to HRM-435 and HRM-494.

Assessed credit for certification requirements may be granted through IWU’s assessment of prior learning process for the following:

• Corresponding coursework documented on a transcript/certification from a recognized national, state, county, or municipal training council or academy.

Graduation Requirements

• Completion of 18 semester hours.
• Minimum grade of “C” in each course.
• Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive certificate.

Undergraduate Certificate Human Resource Management - Program of Study

Required Courses

Courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.

MGT-302	Management and Leadership	3
MGT-432	Organizational Behavior	3
HRM-435	Human Resource Management	3
HRM-470	Managing Compensation and Benefits	3
HRM-490	Human Resource Development	3
HRM-494	Comprehensive Overview of Human Resource Management	3
Total Credit Hours:		18

Note: It is preferred that students take the courses in order as listed above. Importantly, students are required to take HRM-435, HRM-470, and HRM-490 before taking HRM-494.