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Human Resource Management Fundamentals Certificate


This certificate program will be offered soon.


Build Stronger Workplaces

Build workplaces where people thrive and organizations succeed. The Certificate in Fundamentals of Human Resource Management equips you to attract, develop, and retain talent by grounding you in core HR principles — from job analysis and workforce planning to hiring, onboarding, and performance management — while sharpening your understanding of the legal and ethical frameworks that guide today's workplaces. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and make an impact, this program is your starting point.

Who Should Enroll?

Anyone in or seeking a people-focused role that values an effective, compliant, and engaged workforce (open to all majors).

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Career-Ready Skills

  • Write job descriptions & interview candidates
  • Design fair compensation systems
  • Handle workplace disputes & compliance issues
  • Support ethical, effective, and engaged teams
  • Attract, develop, and retain top talent
  • Master job analysis, hiring, onboarding & performance management
  • Navigate legal and ethical workplace frameworks

Program Structure

Required Courses

  • MGMT 3301: Management Theory and Practice
  • MGMT 3331: Human Resource Management
  • MGMT 3341: Human Resource Planning, Staffing & Selection

Electives (Choose One)

  • MGMT 3351: Wage and Salary Administration
  • MGMT 4325: Legal Concepts for HR Professionals
  • MGMT 4326: Effective Negotiations
  • MGMT 4351: Industrial Labor Relations
  • MGMT 4356: Employee Training & Organizational Development

Career Paths

  • HR Coordinator
  • Recruiter
  • Compensation Analyst
  • Employee Relations Specialist
  • People-Focused Manager

Empower people. Strengthen organizations.


Admission Requirements

Ready to submit your application to University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Business? Make sure you have what it takes as you begin the admissions process.

Cost Information

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Deadlines for Applying

  • Freshman Deadlines
  • Fall

    Priority - July 15 
    Final - August 1 

  • Spring

    Priority - November 1
    Final - December 1 

  • Summer

    Priority - March 1
    Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1 

  • Transfer Deadlines
  • Spring 2026
    Priority - December 1
    Final - January 12 (Deadline Extended)
    Returning UHCL Students - January 12 (Deadline Extended)
  • Summer 2026
    Priority - May 1
    Summer I Final - May 20
    Summer II Final - June 26
  • Fall 2026
    Priority - August 1
    Final - August 10
    Returning UHCL Students - August 12
  • International Deadlines
  • Fall

    Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by June 1

    Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by July 15

  • Spring

    Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by October 1

    Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by December 15

  • Summer*

    Freshman - Application Not Accepted for Summer Semester.

    Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by May 1

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.

For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.

Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

About UHCL

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UHCL Online

Bayou Building, Room 1406
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-212-1611

Make the most of a hectic schedule and study from home or the office through UHCL Online, offering the same level of excellence for more than 20 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.

Contact

  • Office of Admissions

    Phone: 281-283-2500
    Fax: 281-283-2522
    Email: admissions@uhcl.edu

    SSCB 1.101
    2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 13
    Houston, TX 77058-1002

    Office Hours:
    Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Monday & Wednesday: Virtual and in-person appointments available until 6 p.m.