Human Resource Management: Graduate Certificate
Program Overview
Program Director: Dr. Hugh Hindman; hindmanhd@appstate.edu; 828-262-2638; Management
http://www.business.appstate.edu/academics/gradhrm.php
The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is designed to provide HR post-graduate expertise sufficient to qualify for an entry-level HR position. With two required and four elective courses, there is sufficient flexibility for students to concentrate on the HR area of most interest to them.
The HR Certificate is designed for those seeking a specialization in Human Resource Management. As a standalone program the HR Certificate will appeal to college graduates interested in transitioning to a human resource career.
Program Highlights
- You should be able to complete the required 18 credit hours within the course of one year
Application Essentials
Location of instruction: On campus
Required Entrance Exam: None
Required Number of References to specify in the on-line form: None
Supplemental Information: Resume (Required upload for application submission)
Deadlines for Application. A program not open for a particular term will be marked with an "x." If the program has early screening dates, those dates are listed in parentheses. Applications that are not complete by the early screening date risk denial of admission due to no seats available. Increased enrollment may lead to a term being closed for new applications.
- Spring: 11/1
- Summer Session 1: 4/1
- Summer Session 2: 5/1
- Fall: 7/1
Additional Information: Earned Master's degree in Business Administration or Accounting from an AACSB-accredited program, or currently enrolled in the MBA, MS in Accounting or MA in I/O Psychology program at Appalachian.


