Total Required Courses (12 Credits)

For full course descriptions please refer to the current catalog.

Required Courses

• HR 551 Human Capital Strategy Management (3)
• HR 553 Management of People (3)
• HR 555 Workplace Management and Human Resources (3)
• HR 557 Organization and the Human Resource Function (3)

This Human Resources Management graduate certificate is designed to build off your undergraduate degree and give you the analytical skills required to not only pass your SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams, but to also practice as a professional. Upon completion of the program, and the passing of your exam, you will be able to apply your learnings in a number of career options, including:

• HR strategic planning, talent acquisition
• Employee engagement and retention
• Learning and development
• Organizational effectiveness & development
• Workforce management
• Employee and labor relations
• Diversity and inclusion
• Risk management
• Corporate social responsibility

Networking Opportunities

At CityU, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your professional network by connecting with faculty working in your field, students from around the globe, and alumni employed at Seattle’s top companies. Plus, you’ll be part of a supportive community that’s dedicated to helping you reach your career goals.

Tuition Cost

Learn more about tuition and fees for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

Financial Aid Opportunities

At CityU, we are committed to helping students achieve their academic goals no matter their economic situations. Our financial aid counselors are here to find the resources you need to pay for your education, including grants, loans, work study, and scholarships. Learn more about financial aid opportunities at CityU, or contact our Financial Aid Team at 800.426.5596, 206.239.4540, or finaid@cityu.edu.

Military Tuition Benefits

As a Yellow Ribbon school, CityU is proud to serve those who have served in the military. We offer military tuition discounts for active-duty servicemembers and their spouses and accept military benefits such as the Post 9/11 GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance. Learn more about military tuition benefits, VA benefits, and military partnership programs designed to help you reach your military and career goals.