Human Resources Management Major

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For a list of all the courses required to complete this 120 credit hour Human Resources Management degree, please see the Student Self-Tracking Human Resources Management Degree Requirements Sheet (PDF File - 72KB).

For a description of the Human Resources Management courses, please see the Human Resources Management Course Descriptions.

For a list of the faculty in the Management Department, please see our Faculty - Management and Marketing Department.

Overview of the Human Resources Management Major

In the past, human resources staff has been associated with performing the administrative function of an organization, such as handling employee benefits question, and recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new staff in accordance with policies and requirements that have been established in conjunction with top management. Today's human resources workers manage these tasks and, increasingly, consult top executives regarding strategic planning. They have moved from behind-the-scenes staff work to leading the company in suggesting and changing policies. They also help their company enhance morale and productivity, limit job turnover, and increase performance by providing training and development opportunities. Senior management is recognizing the significance of the human resources department to their company's financial success.