Pathways to HR Director
Unlock Your Potential in Human Resources Management!
Pave your Pathway to Human Resources Director
This 7-month program is curated with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to advance your career towards HR director. With synchronous online instruction one night a week, join us for empowering courses taught by esteemed UCLA Law Faculty:
- Employment Law
- Employment Discrimination
- Wage and Hour Law
- Negotiations
- Special Topics in HR
- and an array of other essential topics!
Pathway Program Highlights:
- 5 courses covering key Human Resources skills
- One-on-one mentorship with an industry expert
- On-campus and online networking events
- Career advising
- Special lectures
- Earn a UCLA Law Certificate of Participation
Have 5 minutes?
Submit your application today!
Program Details
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Program Schedule
Online Synchronous Instruction
One night a week; 6-8pm Pacific
Course #1: October 28 - December 9, 2024
Thanksgiving week offCourse #2: January 6 - February 17, 2025
Course #3: February 18 - March 25, 2025
Course #4: March 31 - May 5, 2025
Course #5 (optional): May 29-30, 2025 (on campus)
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Teaching Faculty
Beth Berke, J.D., M.A.
Lecturer in Law
Founder and CEO at Beth Berke Consulting
Joseph Fishkin, D. Phil., J.D.
Professor of Law
Expert in Employment, Election, and Constitutional Law
Jason Fiske, J.D., LL.M., M.Ed.
Assistant Dean and Professor
Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies and Professional Programs
Andrew J. Hoag, J.D., M.P.A.
Lecturer in Law
Partner at Fisher & Phillips, LLP
Russell Korobkin, J.D.
Vice Dean for Graduate and Professional Education
Richard C. Maxwell Distinguished Professor of Law -
1-on-1 Mentorship
Launch your HR career to new heights with exclusive 1-on-1 mentorship from over 30 HR Directors at industry leaders like:
- Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
- Mutual of Enumclaw
- UC Irvine
- The Fund
- Panda Restaurant Group
- Hackman Capital Partners LLC
- Flintridge Preparatory School
- Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)
- Center for Autism and Related Disorders
- Family Care Network Inc
- Advanced Bionics
- Travelzoo
- California Behavioral Treatment Center
- City of Hope
- OSI Systems
- Lively Inc
- Symmetry HR Outsourcing
- She Executives
- Tagg-N-Go Car Wash
- UCLA School of Law
- Monogram Aerospace Fasteners
- and more!
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Special Lectures
Special Lectures cover topics such as:
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Taxation Basics for HR Professionals
- HR Special Topics in Taxation
- Strategic Leadership
- Organizational Leadership
- Engaging Employees
- and so much more!
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Tuition & Payment Plans
General Tuition: $5,000
Payment Plan A:
- $5,000 payment in full, due at registration
Payment Plan B:
- $1,000 deposit due at registration
- $4,000 due January 5, 2025
Payment Plan C:
- $1,000 deposit due at registration
- $1,500 due October 27, 2024
- $2,500 due January 5, 2025
Professional Development Sponsorship
If your employer provides professional development opportunities and funding, we highly recommend asking them to subsidize the cost of tuition for the course. This certificate program is an excellent professional development and networking opportunity, and your employer may be willing to cover some, or all, of the costs.
Apply Today!
Submit your application today to join the inaugural cohort of HR professionals on their path towards becoming a Human Resources Director!
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Application Requirements
- Complete Online Application
- Submit an updated Resume/CV
$100Application Fee -- WAIVED for this inaugural cohort
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Application Deadlines
Request the application now to be notified when applications open. Applications will be open in mid-June 2024.
Early Application Deadline: September 15, 2024
General Application Deadline: October 14, 2024
The Pathways to HR Director program accepts applications from qualified applicants on a rolling basis. As applications are submitted, decisions are rendered. Applicants can generally expect a decision from the admissions committee within two business weeks.
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Application Questions?
Contact us at execed@law.ucla.edu.
