Executive Human Resource Management and Development, Doctoral Certificate

Entrance Requirements

Candidates with an earned Master’s degree may apply to the certificate programs. Because students will have the option of applying to the Doctor of Management program, entrance requirements will align with the existing doctoral requirements as follows.

For candidates with a Master’s degree with GPA of 3.4 or greater, the entrance requirements are as follows:

1. Complete the online application for the certificate program and pay the application fee.
2. Provide official transcripts for all degrees, one of which must be a Master’s degree. (No action required from student if degrees were earned solely from WBU.)
3. Submit current resume.

For candidates with a Master’s degree with GPA of 3.00 to 3.39, the entrance requirements are as follows:

1. Complete the online application for the certificate program and pay the application fee.
2. Provide official transcripts for all degrees, one of which must be a Master’s degree. (No action required from student if degrees were earned solely from WBU.)
3. Submit current resume.
4. Participate in a personal interview with the Admissions Committee.

Upon completion of the certificate program, students may apply for admission to the Doctor of Management program.

Course Requirements - 12 hours

• MGMT 6001 - Orientation to the Doctor of Management Program 0 hrs
• MGMT 6316 - Human Resource Development 3 hrs
• MGMT 6317 - Theories of Compensation and Benefits 3 hrs
• MGMT 6318 - Theories of Employee and Labor Relations 3 hrs
• MGMT 6319 - Theories of Training and Evaluation of Employees 3 hrs