Certificate in Human Resources

Eastern University’s Certificate in Human Resources equips students to understand the strategic role of human resources in supporting effective, healthy, and mission-driven organizations. Students examine key areas of HR practice, including talent sourcing and development, employment law and labor relations, total rewards, and the leadership of high-performing diverse teams.

Through a focused 12-credit curriculum, students build practical knowledge that can be applied in HR, management, consulting, and organizational leadership contexts. The certificate prepares current and aspiring HR professionals, managers, and organizational leaders to support employees, strengthen workplace culture, and contribute to organizational effectiveness.

Students will complete 4 Courses (12 credits) from the following:12
Strategic Human Resource Management 1
Talent Sourcing and Development Organizations
Employment Law and Labor Relations Organizations
Total Rewards Systems Organizations
Managing High-Performance Diverse Teams
Total Credit Hours12
1

BUSA 515 Strategic Human Resource Management is strongly recommended as a first course for certificate students without a HR background.