Graduate Certificate in
Benefits and Compensation

The Graduate Certificate in Benefits and Compensation prepares HR professionals to make a considerable impact on an organization’s effectiveness by developing and retaining talent, formulating performance management systems, and designing competitive compensation plans. Seven new courses created specially for this certificate include topics such as retirement plans, variable pay, and executive compensation.

This 18-credit program is comprised of two required courses, followed by four elective courses from the M.S. program. The curriculum is completely aligned with the competency model endorsed by WorldatWork (WAW), which is the basis for the professional certification examinations: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), and Global Remuneration Professional (GRP).

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Required Courses

Both courses are required

Foundations of Human Resource Management / Y51.1300	3
Compensation and Benefits: Strategy and Plan Design / Y51.2220	3

Elective Courses

Students select four courses from the following:

Human Resource Metrics / Y51.2025	3
Total Rewards Management / Y51.3200	3
Strategic Benefits Planning / Y51.3201	3
Compensation: Strategy and Practice / Y51.3202	3
Executive Compensation / Y51.3203	3
Design and Management of Healthcare and Insurance Plans / Y51.3204	3
Design and Management of Retirement Plans / Y51.3205	3
Variable Pay: Incentives, Recognition and Bonuses / Y51.3206	3
Global Talent Management / Y51.3207	3

Graduate Certificate in
Benefits and Compensation

Required Courses

Elective Courses

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