Unleashing Potential: Human Resources at the University of Central Florida

Introduction

The University of Central Florida (UCF) stands as a beacon of innovation and opportunity, deeply committed to unlocking the potential within its students, faculty, staff, and the wider community. Human Resources (HR) at UCF plays a pivotal role in achieving the university's objectives by providing essential support and guidance to its employees. UCF HR is dedicated to ensuring its employees have the tools, resources, and training necessary to excel in their roles. As a key partner, HR is committed to providing the support and guidance needed to succeed. With a strategic plan focused on inspiring Knights for Life, UCF HR actively contributes to the university’s mission of delivering high-quality, affordable, and accessible post-secondary education.

UCF: A University of Innovation and Impact

Inspired by boundless optimism, UCF has rapidly evolved into a major metropolitan research university, gaining international recognition for its academic programs in diverse fields such as engineering, science, healthcare, hospitality, and the arts. UCF is one of the nation’s most innovative universities. The university's commitment to excellence is evident in its continuous efforts to expand access and learning pathways, accommodate a growing student population, and extend its physical and digital presence to support business migration and population growth in Florida.

UCF aspires to be a destination of choice for the most talented people, a best place to learn and work, and a partner of choice in our community. Despite the university’s success, we find ourselves at an inflection point. To seize this moment of opportunity and in anticipation of continual changes in higher education, we will invest in our strengths, focus on research excellence in areas of opportunity, increase and diversify our revenue and resource base, institutionalize resilience and sustainability, and innovate the delivery of higher education to enrich the student experience.

The Role of Human Resources at UCF

UCF Human Resources is an integral part of the university, supporting the institution's mission and strategic goals. HR is a key partner in achieving UCF’s objectives and is committed to providing you with the support and guidance you need to succeed. UCF HR is proud to serve the UCF community in supporting our large metropolitan research university located in Orlando, benefitting from talented faculty and staff who create a welcoming environment, a high quality of life, and opportunities to grow, learn and succeed.

UCF HR plays a vital role in:

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Employee Support: Providing employees with the tools, resources, and training necessary to excel in their roles.
Strategic Alignment: Aligning human resources activities with organizational strategies to facilitate change and growth.
Creating a Welcoming Environment: Fostering a supportive and inclusive community for faculty and staff.

Professional Master of Science in Management, Human Resources Track

For those seeking advanced knowledge and skills in human resource management, UCF offers the Professional Master of Science in Management (PMSM) with a Human Resources Track. This program is designed for working professionals who aspire to become leaders in human resource management or general management. This 30-hour program provides an alternative to the MBA degree for students who desire specialized study in management and human resources and seek employment or career advancement in the areas of human resources, strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, staffing, compensation, and employee relations.

Program Highlights

Accreditation: The Professional Master of Science in Management, Human Resources Track is accredited by AACSB International.
Curriculum Alignment: The PMSM/HR curriculum is formally aligned with the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM).
Program Structure: 20-month program offered in downtown Orlando Limited class size, cohort program Classes meet Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Admission Requirements: Minimum two-year professional work experience requirement Personal interview required for admission.
Frequency: Offered every other fall term, odd years.

The innovative curriculum combines general management and strategic business classes with advanced coursework in management of human resources. One main component of the program is a focus on developing practices and methods that align human resources activities with organizational strategies and provide students with the knowledge required to successfully anticipate, plan, and carry out changes. It provides students with the latest business techniques and knowledge required to succeed in today's competitive marketplace. Students with a wide variety of backgrounds, including those with degrees in business, education, hospitality, nursing, and psychology are encouraged to apply. This program is a professional program with a market rate tuition and is considered a part-time program. The tuition is the same for Florida residents and nonresidents.

SHRM Certification

Students are eligible to apply for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam in their final year of study if they have a minimum of 500 hours of relevant experience. Students take a SHRM certification prep course during their final semester to prepare for taking the exam.

UCF's Commitment to Growth and Impact

UCF has expanded access and learning pathways, grown our student population, and extended our physical and digital footprints to support business migration and population growth in Florida. UCF is the largest university by enrollment in Florida and one of the largest universities in the nation. With almost 72,000 students, UCF significantly contributes to the region's economy. The university impacts more than 112,000 additional jobs and adds $7.73 billion of value to the economy, according to a 2009-10 study by the Florida Board of Governors.

Strategic Goals

With a focus on actions and outcomes that drive student success, research, innovation, and excellence, UCF aspires to be among the Top 25 public research universities in the country, and eligible for membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU) by 2033.

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To achieve this, UCF is focusing on:

Investing in its strengths.
Focusing on research excellence in areas of opportunity.
Increasing and diversifying its revenue and resource base.
Institutionalizing resilience and sustainability.
Innovating the delivery of higher education to enrich the student experience.

A Culture of Inclusion and Respect

UCF fosters a culture of compassion, inclusion, respect, and free expression, and an open and supportive community that is a model for civil discourse and understanding. UCF has never been restrained by our past because our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends have always been optimistic dreamers focused on the future possibilities.

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