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Leadership & Management
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The graduate certificate program in leadership and management at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to help you prepare to become a leader in the workforce. With a curriculum developed in conjunction with top employers, you'll gain a foundation in management theory, organizational development, and the management of change, as well as skills in decision-making, communication, strategic planning, leadership in diverse environments, and more.
Program Highlights
- Apply leadership skills: Promote communication, ethical behavior, and quality performance.
- Support employee development: Assess and develop performance measures, feedback, and coaching.
- Demonstrate knowledge: Research, plan, and develop processes and procedures for performance.
- Lead a diverse workforce: Communicate effectively with culturally diverse audiences.
- Employ best practices: Implement employment practices, encourage team building, and mentor staff.
- Know your strengths: Participate in leadership surveys to identify your leadership style.
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, MGMT 630)
(This course (or (3 Credits, MGMT 610) must be taken within the first 6 credits.) - (3 Credits, HRMD 610)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 650)
Career Preparation
This program is designed for those who need a strong foundation in principles of management to move ahead in their organizations.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills.
Total Program Credits
12
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Strategic Human Resource Management
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The graduate certificate program in strategic human resource management is designed to help you gain practical, management-level experience in the theory, research, knowledge, and procedures used by HR executives, generalists, and specialists— and earn a credential that can help you stand out. The curriculum is designed to give you practical skills so you can become a strong decision maker and manager in any HR setting.
Program Highlights
- Examine intercultural environments: Explore how culture influences leadership style & communication.
- Employ best practices: Use organizational theory, effectiveness measurement, and systems thinking.
- Know your strengths: Take a leadership style assessment.
- Manage workplace conflict: Practice using negotiation, facilitation, mediation, and arbitration.
- Develop procedures: Design HR policies and processes to support changing environmental factors.
- Demonstrate knowledge: Research a labor or employee relations topic in depth and report findings.
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
Take the following four required courses:
- (3 Credits, MGMT 615)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 610)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 620)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 630)
Choose one of the following courses:
- (3 Credits, HRMD 640)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 650)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 651)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 665)
Take these courses in the order listed.
Career Preparation
This certificate is designed to help prepare you to move up the ranks in the HR field.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have a background in human resources or management and strong writing and analytical skills.
Total Program Credits
15
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Management: Human Resource Management Concentration
Master's SpecializationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Earn an online Master of Science in management with a concentration in human resource management at University of Maryland Global Campus. Gain career-relevant skills that can help you stand out in today’s competitive market. Study in a convenient online classroom with knowledgeable faculty members who are valued leaders in the field. Take advantage of our lifetime career services, which are comprehensive and available to all UMGC alumni at no cost. Why wait? Enroll today and advance your career in human resources!
Learn the Latest in HR Best Practices
Today’s employers are on the hunt for HR professionals with the ability to make decisions. UMGC’s online master’s specialization in HR management is the perfect fit for working adults looking to increase their marketability in this fast-growing field. During our 36-credit program, you’ll take career-relevant courses designed to build your skills and expand your knowledge base. This program is designed to prepare you for relevant HR-related certification exams.
Our HR management program was designed with your needs in mind and is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) guidelines for graduate education. Here are a few of the ways we gear our curriculum toward working professionals:
- As one of only 275 approved SHRM Education Partners in the world, we are committed to helping HR professionals advance their knowledge and competencies.
- This program is aligned with higher education standards set by the HR Certification Institute, the premier credentialing organization in the HR profession.
- You may be able to earn credit from multiple sources, including industry certification exams or related UMGC undergraduate or graduate coursework.
- You can join one of our HR- or business-focused student organizations, including the UMGC Chapter of SHRM.
Program Highlights
- Manage work environments: Apply knowledge of laws and regulations to produce a safe work environment.
- Evaluate strategies: Assess the effectiveness of performance appraisals and compensation management.
- Create new programs: Implement new training, development, and rewards programs.
- Diagnose problems: Identify problems and create solutions for managing virtual and global teams.
- Design training plans: Create employee training plans that align with company strategy.
- Recognize diversity: Facilitate a work environment that respects differences in cultures and worldviews.
- Utilize technology: Collect, analyze, and interpret HR data using the latest technologies.
- Recruit candidates: Create efficient and effective recruitment policies to support organizational goals.
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, MGMT 630)
- (3 Credits, MGMT 640)
- (3 Credits, MGMT 650)
Concentration Courses
- (3 Credits, HRMD 610)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 620)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 630)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 640)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 650)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 651)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 665)
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, MGMT 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for HR careers in a variety of professional contexts. The skills you learn in this program will translate over to industries in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
To be successful in this program, we recommend that students have a strong background in matters of statistics and either finance or accounting. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.