Human Resources Management
Designed for the working professional who wants to focus on a particular area of study, the certificate provides a substantial base that can be used for career advancement or continuation in Lasell's Master of Science in Management Program. Each certificate is composed of five three-credit courses and can be completed within nine months.
Candidates to the certificate programs must hold a bachelor's degree and submit an application for study in the graduate program along with all necessary documents.
15 credits are required for a graduate certificate
- 9 required concentration credits (3 courses)
- 6 elective credits (2 courses)
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
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Core Courses | ||
MGMT728 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
MGMT731 | Human Resource Law & Compliance | 3 |
MGMT761 | Performance MGMT & Employee Development | 3 |
MGMT764 | Diversity, Inclusion & Countering Bias | 3 |
Choose 1 from the following: | ||
MGMT762 | Employee Relations, Engage & Retention | 3 |
MGMT763 | Employee Learning & Development | 3 |
CHOOSE one of the following:
MGMT762 | Employee Relations, Engage & Retention | 3 |
MGMT763 | Employee Learning & Development | 3 |
MGMT728 - Human Resources Management
This course examines the staffing function of management including planning, recruiting, selection, training, motivation, appraisal, compensation, labor laws, and organizational development. The course also addresses the current issues affecting the human resource manager including the changing work force and need to increase productivity as well as changes in the areas of unions and affirmative action.
MGMT731 - Human Resource Law & Compliance
This course introduces students to individual employment law, which is concerned with rules that govern the relations between employers and employees, primarily as applicable to non-unionized workers. The course includes such subject areas as identifying a contract of employment, creation and modification of the employment relationship, the common law obligations of employee and employer, the employer’s statutory obligations to its employees, privacy in the workplace, human rights legislation in the workplace, and the termination of employment.
MGMT761 - Performance MGMT & Employee Development
Employees and managers often complain about the effectiveness of performance management systems, performance appraisal and employee development. Whether it’s a lack of clear performance goals, honest feedback or technology issues, complaints can center around the system’s tools and processes but often meet resistance because of its personal and sometimes threatening nature. In this course, students will consider functional best practices to develop a performance management system that considers not only the organizational goals but the human factor in its design.
MGMT762 - Employee Relations, Engage & Retention
Employee relations initiatives which considers engagement and retention leads to enhanced employee involvement and dedication to the organization. Employees who are engaged are more productive, content and more likely to be loyal to an organization. This course provides a practical view of how employee relations, engagement and retention initiatives have grown to become a strategic foundation for today’s organization with a focus on the most recent tools and best practices.
MGMT763 - Employee Learning & Development
Human resource development is critical to the success of today’s organization. Whether learning and development is needed to increase overall effectiveness, retain and motivate employees or drive innovation, a well-designed learning and development initiative can create a competitive edge. In this course, students will learn how to build learning and development programs that address the needs of the organization in the context of its business model and growth objectives.
MGMT764 - Diversity, Inclusion & Countering Bias
In today's increasingly diverse, global, interconnected business world, diversity and inclusion is no longer just the right thing to do, it is a core leadership competency and central to the success of business. This course provides a foundation for human resource professionals to best handle current issues of diversity, inclusion and countering bias. It provides a basic understanding of the tools and best practices that will foster a culture that respects individuality, encourages belonging, and focuses on the strengths of differences.

Cristina Haverty
Dean, School of Health Sciences; Professor of Athletic Training
Office: Science and Technology Center
Email: chaverty@lasell.edu

Lori Rosenthal
Dean, School of Humanities, Education, Justice & Social Sciences; Professor of Psychology
Office: Plummer
Email: lrosenthal@lasell.edu

Janice Barrett
Professor of Communication; Chair, Graduate Communication Program
Office: Donahue 108
Email: jbarrett@lasell.edu

Keith Belmore
Associate Professor of Athletic Training and Program Director of Athletic Training
Office: STC 104N
Email: KBelmore@lasell.edu

Linda Bucci
Professor & Program Chair of Justice Studies, Graduate Program Chair of Criminal Justice
Office: Plummer
Email: lbucci@lasell.edu

Sarah Giasullo
Assistant Professor of Athletic Training, Coordinator of Clinical Education and Internships for Athletic Training and Exercise Science
Office: STC 104T
Email: SGiasullo@lasell.edu

Janet Huetteman
Associate Professor of Marketing, Graduate Program Chair for MBA/Management
Office: 23 Maple Street, Office #5
Email: JHuetteman@lasell.edu

Young-Tae Kim
Associate Professor of Sport Management
Office: Science and Technology Center
Email: ykim@lasell.edu

Ron Laham
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Office: Science and Technology Center
Email: RLaham@lasell.edu

Luis Lopez-Preciado
Associate Professor of Communication
Office: Donahue
Email: LLopez-Preciado@lasell.edu

Meryl Perlson
Professor of Communication, Program Chair of Communication
Office: Donahue 107
Email: mperlson@lasell.edu

Matthew Reilly
Dean of the School of Business, Assistant Professor of Marketing
Office: DeArment
Email: MReilly@lasell.edu

Claudia Rinaldi
The Joan Weiler Arnow ’49 Professor/Professor of Education, Program Chair of Education
Office: Brennan Library
Email: CRinaldi@lasell.edu

Daniel Sargeant
Associate Professor of Sport Management, Graduate Program Coordinator of Sport Management
Office: Science and Technology Center
Email: DSargeant@lasell.edu

Nancy Waldron
Professor of Marketing; Program Chair of Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and International Business
Office: DeArment
Email: nwaldron@lasell.edu

Brian Wardyga
Professor of Communication; General Manager, 109.2FM WLAS & LCTV
Office: Brennan Library, G04F
Email: bwardyga@lasell.edu
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- Dropping Courses, Withdrawing from a Course, or Withdrawing from the University
- Academic Policies 21-22
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Programs of Study
- Bachelor Completion in Communications
- Bachelor Completion in Psychology
- Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
- Course Descriptions 21-22
- Master of Science in Applied Sports Science Analytics 21-22
- Bachelor Degree Completion Program 21-22
- Master of Science in Human Resources 21-22
- Master of Education 21-22
- Master of Science in Marketing 21-22
- Master of Science in Communication 21-22
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice 21-22
- Master of Science in Management 21-22
- Master of Science in Nutrition for Human Performance 21-22
- Master of Science in Athletic Training 21-22
- Master of Science in Project Management 21-22
- Master of Science in Sport Management 21-22
- MBA 21-22
- Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communication 21-22
- Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science 21-22
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Graduate Certificates
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Athletic Administration 21-22
- Emergency and Crisis Management 21-22
- Digital Media 21-22
- Negotiations and Conflict Resolution 21-22
- Public Speaking 21-22
- Health Communication 21-22
- Management 21-22
- Integrated Marketing Communication 21-22
- Homeland Security & Global Justice 21-22
- Parks and Recreation 21-22
- Marketing 21-22
- Project Management 21-22
- Public Relations 21-22
- Hospitality and Event Management 21-22
- Sport Leadership 21-22
- Sport Tourism and Hospitality Management 21-22
- Violence Prevention and Advocacy 21-22
- Teaching English Learners with Disabilities Certificate 21-22
- International Inclusive Education Certificate
- Human Resources Management 21-22
- Emergency and Crisis Management 21-22