Human Resources Management Associate of Science and Human Resources Management Certificate of Achievement

Human Resources Management Associate of Science

The Human Resources Management program is for those who wish to advance their knowledge in human resources and are interested in entering or transitioning into the human resources career, as well as for other leaders or small business owners who wish to gain general HRM skills to better manage and motivate employees.

Human Resources Management Certificate of Achievement

The Human Resources Management (HRM) certificate is for those who wish to advance their knowledge in human resources and are interested in entering or transitioning into a human resources career, as well as for other leaders or small business owners who wish to gain general HRM skills to better manage and motivate employees. 

Human Resources Management Associate of Science

Enrollment: Some classes in this program are part of other degrees in the Department (MGT 231, MGT 234, GNBS 100, and GNBS 120). On average, every semester, we have over 220 students taking these classes. However, this number has increased with City Online.

Completer Projections: Now that this program is a degree, past students are returning to attain this degree and continuing/new students are interested and waiting for this degree. We anticipate having more than 25 graduates every year.

Human Resources Management Certificate of Achievement

Enrollment: Some classes in this program are part of other degrees in the Department (MGT 231, MGT 234, GNBS 100, and GNBS 120). On average, every semester, we have over 220 students taking these classes. However, this number has increased with City Online.

Completer Projections: We anticipate having more than 25 graduates every year.

Human Resources Management Associate of Science and Human Resources Management Certificate of Achievement

The goals and objectives of these programs are to provide students with the four “P’s”: principles, practices, process, and procedures for professionals who wish to upgrade their skills or seek human resources management positions. This includes planning, directing, or coordinating human resources activities and staffing. Most courses are transferable to CSUs. These programs prepare students to lead and manage business operations in a variety of workplace settings.

There is an undersupply of Human Resources Management workers compared to the demand for this cluster of occupations in the Bay region and in the Mid-Peninsula sub-region (San Francisco and San Mateo). The annual gap is about 98 students annually in the Bay region and 89 in the Mid-Peninsula sub-region.

Upon completion of these programs, students will be able to:

• Identify the laws relevant to avoiding discrimination in human resources management to support a diverse workforce.
• Explain the process and procedures involved in staffing and employee engagement to meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Determine appropriate HR communication channels to strategically send messages.
• Explain the legal ramifications of ethics, social responsibility, and sustainability in the global business environment.

Human Resources Management Associate of Science

The required courses consist of management and other business courses, totaling 19 units. General education courses fulfill the balance of the units.

Human Resources Management Certificate of Achievement

The required courses consist of management and other business courses, totaling 16 units.

 Human Resources Management Associate of Science

Course	Units	Semester	Year
REQUIRED COURSES
MGT 231 – Introduction to Supervision and Management	3.0	S1	Y1
MGT 232 – Organizational Behavior for Supervisors	3.0	S2	Y1
MGT 233 – Human Resources Management	3.0	S1	Y1
MGT 234 – Communication for Business Management	3.0	S1	Y1
MGT 238 – Introduction to Employment Law	3.0	S2	Y1
GNBS 100 – Essential Skills for Business Professionals	1.0	S1	Y1
BNBS 120 – Business Ethics and Social Responsibility	3.0	S2	Y1
Total	19.0

Human Resources Management Certificate of Achievement

Course	Units	Semester	Year
Required Courses
MGT 231 – Introduction to Supervision and Management	3.0	S1	Y1
MGT 232 – Organizational Behavior for Supervisors	3.0	S2	Y1
MGT 233 – Human Resources Management	3.0	S1	Y1
GNBS 100 – Essential Skills for Business Professionals	1.0	S1	Y1
GNBS 120 – Business Ethics and Social Responsibility	3.0	S2	Y1
Total	13.0
Choose one of the following courses
MGT 234 – Communication for Business Management	3.0	S1	Y1
or
MGT 238 – Introduction to Employment Law	3.0	S2	Y1
Total	3.0
Total	16.0

Human Resources Management Associate of Science: The required courses in this program are CSU transferable; however, many enroll for professional growth, promotion opportunities, and/or job opportunities. Human Resources Management Certificate of Achievement: This certificate provides students with the unique opportunity to develop core business skills and knowledge while specializing in the human resources discipline, enabling them to be more competitive in the human resources field.

Human Resources Management Associate of Science: No other community colleges near this area are offering a human resources management Associate in Science degree. City College of San Francisco will be the first one. Human Resources Management Certificate of Achievement: No other college in San Francisco offers a certificate program in Human Resources. The closest programs are the following: Human Resources Local Certificate, Inland Empire/Desert-Riverside City College Human Resources Certificate Bay Area, West Valley College Business - Human Resources Bay Area, Monterey Peninsula College