Certificate in Human Resource Management

Twenty-one semester hours (7 courses) are required for this certificate. Up to nine of those hours (3 courses) may be transferred in from other institutions or completed by prior learning portfolio. You will need to either hold a baccalaureate degree or have at least a 2.0 “C” average in recent college work to be admitted to the Adult Degree Program.

Courses are available online, in small classes at your local MBC regional center, on campus in Staunton in traditional formats, or by independent tutorial study. You will need to complete all coursework with a grade of C- or better.

Upon completion of the program, you receive a Certificate in Human Resource Management and a special designation on your transcript.

YOU TAKE THESE CORE COURSES:
Business Administration 200, Principles of Management
Business Administration 202, Organizational Behavior
Business Administration 302, Human Resource Management
Business Administration 395, Business Practicum

PLUS THREE OF THESE:
Business Administration 221, Business Law II *
Business Administration 222, Social Science Statistics
Business Administration/Computer Information Systems 350, Project Management
Communication 210, Interpersonal Communication
Communication 280, Intercultural Communication
Economics 247, Globalization and Labor Issues
Philosophy 110, Ethical Issues in Business
Psychology 213, Behavior Modification
Psychology 221, Psychology of Peace and Conflict Management
Psychology 302, Psychological Testing
Religion 223, Mediation: Theory and Practice

THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR NON-BUSINESS MAJORS:
Business Administration 210, Principles of Accounting I
Business Administration 211, Principles of Accounting II
Business Administration 230, Principles of Marketing
Business Administration 305, International Business
Business Administration 340, Principles of Financial Management
Interdisciplinary/Political Science 230, History and Theories of Leadership

* Business Administration 220, Business Law I, is a prerequisite for Business Law II.

Certificate in Human Resource Management. April 25, 2003