Adelphi University Human Resources Degree Programs

Human Resources Degree Program at Adelphi University

Adelphi University’s Robert B. Willumstad School of Business offers an Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management, designed for working professionals seeking to enhance their skills or advance their careers in the HR field. This program is available in two flexible formats: fully online or on-campus at the Garden City, New York, location.

The certificate requires the completion of 15 credits, providing a focused path to gaining relevant HR knowledge and skills more quickly than a traditional master’s degree program. Students will learn in small classes, fostering close interaction and networking opportunities with fellow students and professors who are experienced professionals active in their fields.

A key focus of the program, reflecting the university’s recognition with the INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, is providing an insider’s view of organizations prioritizing diversity and inclusion.

Graduates of the program can leverage the certificate to help secure new positions or advance within their current organizations. There is also a potential benefit for those considering further graduate study: credits from the certificate program courses may be eligible for transfer into Adelphi’s Flex MBA program, pending review and approval.

Adelphi also offers unique partnership options. Students enrolled in the M.A. in General Psychology can earn this certificate as a concentration. Students currently in the MSW program interested in the certificate must apply separately to the School of Business. Additionally, members of HIA-LI are eligible for a 15% tuition discount.

Admission Requirements:

Applicants for the Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate program should submit:

• A graduate application along with a $60 fee.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher from any discipline.
• All official college/university transcripts.
• A current résumé.

Adelphi University has received numerous recognitions, including being named a 2024–2025 College of Distinction with special recognition for its business program, recognition by Abound: Grad School for professional graduate programs, and consistent high rankings from sources like U.S. News & World Report, Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, and Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

For admissions inquiries, you can contact the Office of Enrollment Management via email at graduateadmissions@adelphi.edu or by phone at 516.877.3050.

Adelphi University Human Resources Degree Program Highlights

• Complete a 15-credit advanced certificate to gain HR skills in less time than a master’s degree.
• Offered with flexible learning options: fully online or on-campus in Garden City, NY.
• Benefit from small classes, opportunities to network with peers and experienced faculty.
• Program content includes a focus on diversity and inclusion, aligning with Adelphi’s HEED Award recognition.
• Potential for certificate credits to be transferred towards Adelphi’s Flex MBA program.
• Explore partnership options to integrate the certificate with specific Psychology (MA) or Social Work (MSW) degrees.
• Eligible HIA-LI members may receive a 15% discount off the published tuition rate.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Adelphi University on the NCES website.