The Human Resources Graduate Certificate is a comprehensive program designed to help business professionals advance their career by developing state of the art business strategies needed to lead organizations at all levels. The program has a key focus on obtaining business knowledge, analyzing business situations through data metrics, and executing informed strategies to drive an organization forward.  

AU’s Certificate in Human Resources will provide students with the expertise to advise management on HR-related interests, from providing a cost-benefit analysis of hiring an external job recruiter to what comprises a strategic benefit package for executives. Topics include HR analytics, HR information systems, employment law and public policy, learning management systems, social media, corporate security, mobile applications, work-life balance, employee retention and engagement, corporate ethics and career mapping.

The Anderson University Graduate Certificate is unique as it is an advanced management program which emphasizes an integration of the business disciplines within a Christian framework. It is designed for students with an undergraduate degree either in business or in a non-related field. Twelve hours are required for graduation.

Admission

• Submit a “College of Business Graduate Studies Admission Application” with the non-  refundable application fee (https://go.andersonuniversity.edu/apply/).
• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Appropriate cumulative college GPA (2.75) or GMAT score exceeding 510.
• Have previous relevant work experience. If a student is lacking this experience the student may satisfy this requirement by completing an internship or working while in the MBA program.
• International Students: If English in not the student’s first language, minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper), 220 (computer) or 75 (internet) will be required, and proof of current Visa for International students. International candidates will need to have an interview via Zoom with the director of the MBA/MOL program before being accepted. Anderson University does provide the appropriate US student visas to those coming to study on campus.  International students receiving their undergraduate degrees from institutions abroad must submit their transcripts to be evaluated by WES, who will then transmit the results to Anderson University.

Completion

To complete the certification, the student must satisfy the following:

1. Complete all 12 hours of graduate work.
2. Have a GPA of 3.00 or higher on all graduate courses; with no Incomplete, D, or F grades in program required courses.