Human Resource Management Certification

Shape the Future of Work. Lead with Strategy. Grow with Talent.

Unlock the tools, strategies, and leadership skills needed to drive organizational success through human capital. The Human Resource Management Certification is a comprehensive graduate-level program designed for aspiring and current HR professionals who want to elevate their impact and align HR practices with business strategy.

This certification combines three powerhouse courses:

• Strategic Human Resource Management (MBA 602): Explore the evolving role of HR through the Ulrich HR Competency Model and learn how to position HR as a valued, strategic partner. Gain hands-on experience by engaging with industry professionals and crafting a real-world onboarding strategy for HR teams.
• Recruitment and Selection for Organizational Excellence (MBA 631): Master advanced talent acquisition strategies using data analytics, recruitment technology, and employer branding. Learn how to build and maintain a strong talent pipeline that supports long-term business growth.
• Talent Management and Development (MBA 641): Develop cutting-edge learning and development systems that boost employee engagement, retention, and leadership potential. Explore onboarding, succession planning, and digital learning platforms to align workforce development with organizational goals.

Whether you're looking to advance your career or strengthen your organization's HR capabilities, this certification prepares you to lead with confidence, innovate with purpose, and make a measurable impact.

Explore the online academic catalog for detailed course descriptions, program requirements, and additional curriculum information.

Start with a Certification. Continue Toward Your Master's.

Complete this certification on its own or apply the 3 courses toward the 10-course requirement for your MBA +C or another +C graduate degree.

Admission Requirements

If you are a current BPU undergraduate student or BPU alumni, please contact Graduate Admissions to discuss your requirements.

For consideration, applicants must submit the following admission requirements:

1. A completed application - Apply Now 
2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred)
3. An original essay of at least 250 words on the topic: "Why a Human Resource Management Certification is important to my personal and professional goals"
4. A current resume
5. Two recommendations - Download the recommendation form here

Official Transcripts 

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Bay Path's Graduate Admissions Office from the issuing institution's records office either by mail or through a secure electronic transcript service (such as Parchment or National Clearinghouse). For transcripts sent through a secure transcript service, please select Bay Path University from the vendor's dropdown list to ensure the transcript is routed to the correct place. If an email address is requested, you can route to graduate@baypath.edu. Transcripts sent by the student are unofficial and will not be accepted.

How to Submit Your Graduate Application Materials

All documentation, including recommendation forms and official transcripts, may be mailed or emailed directly to the Bay Path University Office of Graduate Admissions: