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Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

Program at a Glance

Program

Human Resource Management

Format

Online, Hybrid

Total Units

9

Spring ’25 Early Application Deadline

November 10

Program Overview

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.

Admission Requirements

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.

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 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.

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