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Human resource management concentration

The major in human resource management gives students a broad overview of the knowledge base and applications used by professionals in the field. Students receive exposure to a wide range of topics reflecting the body of knowledge required for the Professional in Human Resources certification exam administered by the Human Resource Certification Institute. After graduation, students are prepared for employment in the public or private sector as HRM generalists or as specialists in HRM functions such as compensation management or employee benefits.

Major requirements
Credits
 
MGMT 331 Human Resource Management
3
MGMT 433 Compensation Management
3
MGMT 431 Strategic Human Resource Management
3
MGMT/INTL 446 International Human Resource Management
3
 
Approved human resource electives (choose three)
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ADLT 403 Human Resource Development
ECON 431 Labor Economics
FIRE 428 Employee Benefit Planning
FIRE/MGMT 444 Occupational Safety, Health and Security
MGMT 420 Labor and Employment Relations
MGMT 427 Employment Law
MGMT 447 Human Resource Information Systems
PSYC 310 Industrial Psychology
 
Approved general management electives* (choose two)
6
MGMT 302 Business Statistics
MGMT 334 Organization Design and Effectiveness
MGMT 350 Introduction to Project Management
MGMT 389 Managerial Skills Development
MGMT 439 Introduction to Quality Management and Six Sigma
 
 
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* Students planning to attend graduate school should complete MGMT 302 as either an approved or free elective.

 

 

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