The Human Resource Management major is designed for those who have an interest in working in the functional areas of HRM, and for everyone who wants to become a member of management in any profession at any level. The faculty integrates the theoretical with the practical to produce the highest quality graduates.

A Business Administration degree Major in Human Resource Management prepares the graduate for entry level professional positions ultimately leading to promising careers in HRM including employment, compensation, training and development. Career paths lead from technical HR jobs to positions in senior HR management, such as VP of Human Resources, Director of Compensation, VP of Labor Relations, Director of Employment and others. Graduates will have a strong functional HRM perspective with the behavioral skills to work effectively as HR professionals. Also, the degree prepares graduates for challenging management careers in any field.

Program Objectives

Students completing the human resources degree will have the ability to accomplish the following:

• comprehend that human resources should be managed with the same care and logic as the organization's financial material and information resources.
• recognize that human resource decisions affect the fairness and equity of employment relationships, the attitudes and behaviors of employees, and the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• have the ability to evaluate current theoretical and research developments related to human resource management.
• apply the theories and research to the development of strategic, managerial, and operational alternatives.