Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates

Human Resources Management

Program: Business Administration

The Human Resources Management certificate prepares students to pursue entry-level HR generalist positions. Students learn the basic types of management and supervisory skills. They also learn the employment laws that affect the workplace, as well as the main human resource functions that all HR professionals perform in business and industry.

Required Courses

REQUIRED COURSE INFORMATION  
Courses Credit Hours
BUS 121 Business Law I 3.0
MGT 101 Principles of Management 3.0
MGT 150 Fundamentals of Supervision 3.0
MGT 201 Human Resource Management 3.0
     
Subtotal   12.0
Total Credit Hours 12.0
   

 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Purpose

The Human Resources Management Certificate prepares students to pursue entry-level HR generalist positions. Students learn the basic types of management and supervisory skills. They also learn the employment laws that affect the workplace, as well as the main human resource functions that all HR professionals perform in business and industry.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the various management theories and apply these appropriately
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of basic laws in the legal framework of business operations
  3. Define and identify the responsibilities of human resource departments
  4. Identify the legal and ethical consultations involved in hiring and training personnel.
  5. Identify the skills, experiences, and training needed to supervise, work with, and motivate employees
Advisement Information

Program notes

This program can be started any semester.

RDG 100 or appropriate placement test score is a prerequisite for all ACC, AOT, BUS, CPT, CWE, IST, and MGT courses. No English or math classes are required for this program.  However, students should have test scores indicating readiness for ENG 101 and MAT 120.  Advise for developmental or transitional courses if needed.

Notes about individual classes

Most classes required for this program are offered during days, evenings, and online.

Graduation Plans

2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021 Semester-by-Semester Graduation Plan

Human Resources Management (HRM6) - Fall, Spring, and Summer Start

Contacts

You can find the name of your assigned academic advisor by reviewing Degree Works or your Class Schedule.  To learn more about advising visit the Advising webpage.

You may contact Suzy Murray for more information about this program.

Please email advising@ptc.edu if this advising guide needs corrections or updates.

Advisement Information updated/reviewed 04/2020