Human Resource Management, Minor

Minor in Human Resource Management (650005M)

Managing human resource (HR) functions has evolved to become a key to an organization's management process. It is widely recognized that a well-functioning HR group significantly contributes to an organization's bottom-line and overall success. The 18-credit Human Resource Management (HRM) minor focuses on the systems and programs that effectively manage an organization’s employees.

Human resource management (HRM) includes the set of tasks directed at effectively managing an organization's human resources. HRM professionals create and oversee the talent management systems related to compensation, benefits, career development, training, staffing and other functions. The overall objective of HRM practitioners is to structure staffing systems to recruit and retain the best talent by making an organization an employer of choice.

Human Resource Management will prepare you to pursue an exciting career as an HR professional.

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The following information has official approval of The Department of Management and The College of Business, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.

Summary

Required Courses9
Electives9
Total Hours18

Required Courses

MGMT 201Management: Principles & Concepts3
ISM 310Business Information Systems3
HRM 341Human Resource Management3
Total Hours9

Electives

Select three of the following:9
Organizational Behavior & Leadership Skills
International Management 1
Employee and Labor Relations
Compensation Management and Reward Systems 1
Human Resources Selection & Staffing 1
Total Hours9
1

Must be admitted to 4 year degree granting major.