Human Resources Management
BS, Minor

Lead the people who power business.

Human resources management (HRM) is at the center of organizational success. At the Charlton College of Business, you’ll learn how to attract, develop, and retain talent while shaping culture, driving performance, and supporting strategic growth.

Through coursework in talent management, organizational behavior, workforce analytics, and ethical governance, you’ll build the skills to lead in today’s evolving workplace — where data-driven decision-making and inclusive leadership matter more than ever.

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Outcomes

Our graduates move into leadership-focused roles that directly influence organizational performance, employee engagement, and company culture, including:

Talent acquisition manager
People analytics specialist
Organizational development consultant
Benefits administrator
Employee relations manager
Training and development manager
Human resources generalist
Operations supervisor

The HRM curriculum blends people strategy with business foundations. You’ll examine the regulatory and legal frameworks that shape the workplace while developing strategic thinking, communication, and analytics skills that prepare you to advise leadership.

You'll complete a total of 120 credit hours, consisting of business foundations, human resources management, and University Studies courses, which expose you to an array of disciplines and experiences.

You will complete the following six core courses in human resources management:

Employment Law
Employee Relations and Labor Relations
Employee Training and Development
Staffing, Recruiting and Performance Management
Strategic Human Resource Management

Course descriptions, schedules and requirements

Enhance your career options with a minor in human resources management. You'll gain the basic knowledge and skills to manage personnel  in a wide variety of organizations, including entrepreneurial ventures and nonprofits. For the minor, you'll complete 21 credit hours, consisting of 12 credits in  human resources and the remainder in related business courses.

Admission to the human resources management minor requires that you already have a business major. In addition, students must have:

Completion of 54 credits
Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
Good academic standing in your major

Foundation courses in all business minors:

ECO 231: Principles of Microeconomics
ACT 211: Principles of Accounting I
MKT 311: Principles of Marketing
MGT 201: Organizational Behavior

4+1 Accelerated bachelor’s to master’s option

Qualified students in this program may be eligible to pursue an accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s pathway at UMass Dartmouth. This option allows you to begin graduate coursework while completing your undergraduate degree and transition directly into a master's program. Learn how the accelerated program works.

3+3 with UMass Law: a fast track to a law degree

Enrollment in the 3+3 joint degree program with UMass Law offers an accelerated pathway to an undergraduate and law degree, enabling qualifying students to substitute the first year of law school for the final year of their undergraduate program, thereby earning both a bachelor’s degree from UMass Dartmouth and a Juris Doctor from UMass Law in six rather than seven years.

Frequently asked questions

Have questions about the Human Resources Management BS program? Below are answers to common questions about admissions, curriculum, career outcomes, and student experience.

Yes. Modern HR professionals play a key role in organizational strategy, workforce planning, and performance management. They partner with leadership to align talent strategy with business goals.

Yes. The curriculum includes employment law, labor relations, and regulatory frameworks that prepare you to navigate workplace policies ethically and effectively.

Absolutely. HRM professionals develop strong communication, conflict resolution, and change management skills — all essential for executive and senior leadership positions.

Yes. Students interested in employment law, labor law, or corporate governance may pursue pathways with UMass Dartmouth’s School of Law. The HRM major provides strong preparation in workplace regulation and compliance.