Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate

Program Information

This certificate is designed for people who are focused on a specific aspect of or interest in the field of human resource management. The focused program allows students to concentrate on certain skills and knowledge within the broad field of managing people at work. Students will work closely with advisors and faculty to ensure that they take the courses most relevant to their field of interest.

See Certificate Program Admission Policies for more information.

All courses must be completed at Golden Gate University with a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 (“B” average) or better in courses taken at Golden Gate University that are applicable to the program’s requirements. See Graduate Student Academic Standing Standards for more information.

Course prerequisites are indicated in the course description for each course and must be satisfied prior to enrolling in a given course. Prerequisites may be satisfied through transfer of equivalent coursework from external institutions or by taking the courses at GGU.

Graduate Certificate/Credential Proficiencies

Graduate Writing Proficiency Requirement

Students are expected to possess proficiency in writing to ensure they can be successful in their course of study. Students meet this requirement by satisfying one of the screening criteria listed under the Graduate Writing Proficiency Requirement .

Required Courses - 9 units

Three of the following:

HRM 301 Work and Workforce Trends 3 unit(s)
HRM 302 Acquiring and Retaining Human Resources 3 unit(s)
HRM 303 HR as Legal Partner 3 unit(s)
HRM 304 Technology Strategies for Human Resource Management 3 unit(s)
HRM 305 Total Compensation 3 unit(s)
HRM 306 Learning and Development 3 unit(s)
HRM 307 International HRM 3 unit(s)
HRM 308 Ethics in Managing People At Work 3 unit(s)