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).

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