Minor in human resource management


Program information

HR professionals are gaining greater value as the war for talent expands across industries. This has led to an increase in HR job opportunities, including internships.

By earning a minor in human resources, students have an opportunity to earn a valid HR credential, not just for their first job, but throughout their career

Required strategic HRM knowledge

  • MGMT 410: Intro to HR Management (must be taken prior or concurrently with a Core Functional Course)

Required HRM functional core knowledge

Choose 3 from the following options:

  • MGMT 413: Recruiting & Selecting Effective Employees
  • MGMT 416: Training, Development and Managing Careers
  • MGMT 419: Managing Performance and Compensation
  • MGMT 431: Legal Environment for Managing Employees

Electives

Choose 1 from the following options:

  • MGMT 412: HR Management Analytics
  • MGMT 434: International Human Resources
  • BLAW/MGMT 525: Negotiations and Dispute Settlement

or

  • MGMT 413, 416, 419, 431 (taken beyond the required Functional Core Knowledge)

A minor in HR management provides students with a credible foundation for an HR career path, including a marketable endorsement. It also provides a foundation for graduates seeking to obtain Society for Human Resource Management certification.

Required strategic HRM knowledge

  • MGMT 410: Intro to HR Management (must be taken prior or concurrently with a Core Functional Course)

Required HRM functional core knowledge

Choose 3 from the following options:

  • MGMT 413: Recruiting & Selecting Effective Employees
  • MGMT 416: Training, Development and Managing Careers
  • MGMT 419: Managing Performance and Compensation
  • MGMT 431: Legal Environment for Managing Employees

Electives

Choose 1 from the following options:

  • MGMT 412: HR Management Analytics
  • MGMT 434: International Human Resources
  • BLAW/MGMT 525: Negotiations and Dispute Settlement

or

  • MGMT 413, 416, 419, 431 (taken beyond the required Functional Core Knowledge)

A minor in HR management provides students with a credible foundation for an HR career path, including a marketable endorsement. It also provides a foundation for graduates seeking to obtain Society for Human Resource Management certification.

Credit hour requirements

  • Coursework consists of 4 required courses and 1 elective for a total of 15 credit hours.

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