School of Management and Labor Relations

Graduate Certificate Program

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Help Unlock the Promise of Workplace Diversity

As our society becomes more diverse and our economy more global – organizations must draw upon the talents of every individual in the workplace in order to succeed. This Graduate Certificate Program is designed to give you the tools to help organizations successfully navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with an increasingly diverse workforce

Schedule Courses Around Your Lifestyle

Select online courses, in-class courses, or a mixture of the two
Just 4 total courses to complete
Flexible course options, sequence and scheduling

Build Your Skills and Qualifications

Develop your expertise in this critically important area
Enhance your qualifications for current and future positions
Broaden your perspective on diversity and inclusion
Challenge yourself with high-level coursework
Enhance your appeal to corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations

Experience Academic Quality Second to None

Composed of Master’s level courses taught by the top faculty in their fields
Featuring interactive discussions of cutting-edge research
Courses also count toward a Master of Labor and Employment Relations or a Master of Human Resource Management degree from Rutgers - New Brunswick

Choose from an Interesting Variety of Courses

Curriculum is a combination of courses from the Human Resource Management (HRM) and Labor and Employment Relations (LER) programs. Required courses include:

Employment Law (offered each term by HRM - online or classroom)

AND one of two choices:

Selected Problems in HRM: Managing Diversity (offered in the Fall - HRM)

Topics: The Inclusive Workplace (offered in the Spring - LER; online)

PLUS any two of the following:

Managing Workforce Flow (semester varies - HRM)

Developing Human Capital (semester varies - HRM)

Seminar in Minorities and Work (offered in the Spring - LER)

Women and Work (Offered in the Fall - LER)

Topics: Self-Development for Professional Success (online)

Topics: Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace (Semester varies - LER; online)

Immigration, Public Policy and Worker Rights (Semester varies - LER)

Independent Study related to Diversity and Inclusion (offered by HRM - LER)

All students must have a Bachelor’s degree to participate in this program. If you seek to earn both a Master’s degree and a certificate, you must fulfill all requirements in both programs and take at least two courses beyond the number required for your Master’s degree.

Contact

For information, contact:
Ms. Amy Marchitto, marchitto@smlr.rutgers.edu, 732-932-8559.