Human Resources Leadership, Certificate

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Students will benefit from increasing their knowledge of critical issues in human resource management including organizational development theory and practice, leadership of change, talent management, workforce development strategies, and legal and ethical aspects of human resources. It is expected that students will:

Further develop their ability to manage change and lead in various human resource organizational roles through application of the education and skills gained through completion of this program.

Demonstrate knowledge in areas of human resource management including talent management, organizational change management, performance assessment, labor relations, and current workforce issues.

Identify best practices associated with leading vibrant learning organizations and organizations that effectively align human resource practice with organizational strategy.

Effectively promote the development of policies and regulations consistent with legislative and regulatory mandates as well as internal policies.

Apply ethical leadership principles to the development of organizations and their workforce.

Curriculum

ODL 620 - Human Resource Leadership and Practice 3 Credit(s)
ODL 621 - Talent Management and Development 3 Credit(s)
ODL 622 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Human Resources 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 9

Program Requirements:

Must comply with all general requirements of Widener University relating to the governance of graduate programs.
Must complete at least 9 credits of graduate work in the certificate program.
Must complete all of the degree requirements within a total of five calendar years.
Must maintain a minimum semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all program coursework. Must earn a “B” or better in all courses.

The program of study that appears here applies to students who were admitted for the summer session of this catalog year and later. Students admitted prior to that term should select the appropriate catalog year of their admission. Choose previous catalogs from the Home, Graduate, or Undergraduate Catalog Page at http://Catalog.widener.edu.