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Human Resources - Certificate

Program Requirements:

Admission Type:

General College Admission
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Locations:

Conway
Georgetown
Grand Strand

Contact:

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(843) 347-3186

Human Resources

The Human Resources Certificate provides graduates with the knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions with specific knowledge in recruiting, interviewing, employee relations, employment law, as well as supervision and management.

The Human Resources Certificate can be completed via face-to-face, hybrid (50% face-to-face/50% online), and 100% online options. To offer the highest degree of flexibility to our students, the Human Resources Certificate is available 100% online from the comfort of your own home.

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Career Outlook & Employment Opportunities

Career Outlook

Graduates of the Basic Business Certificate program find that they have a general understanding of the principles of business, as well as basic computer, communication, and math skills. While most graduates of this program go on to complete their Associate in Business Administration degree, employment opportunities can be found in the following fields:

Banks
Education, legal and medical offices
Construction companies

Retailers
Real estate companies
Government agencies

For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Career Services for more employment, career, and professional development resources.

For more information, contact:
Scout Rabon - (843) 349-5286

Curriculum Sequence
First Semester - Fall	Course Title	Semester Credit Hours
BUS 135	Wage and Salary Administration	3
BUS 136	Compensation and Benefits Analysis	3
BUS 190	Business Analytics I	3
ENG 155*	Communications I	3
MAT 155	Contemporary Mathematics	3
	TOTAL	15
Second Semester - Spring
BUS 220	Business Ethics	3
BUS 270	SCWE in Business (Internship)	3
MGT 150	Fundamentals of Supervision	3
MGT 201	Human Resource Management	3
MGT 210	Employee Selection and Retention	3
	TOTAL	15
	TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	30
*ENG 101 may be substituted for ENG 155.

Current Semester Information

Spring 2025 Classes

Classes Begin

January 13 (Full Spring / Fast Forward I)
February 3 (Flex Start)
March 10 (Fast Forward II)

EVENTS

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ICI Farmers Market

The weekly farmer’s market at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach features local farm produce, pastured eggs and meats, handmade soaps and more.