About this Program
Do you like assisting people in reaching their potential? Are you interested in fostering an environment where employees find fulfillment while ensuring the organization thrives sustainably? How about shaping the next generation workforce and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion? Want to fuse psychology with financial savvy, moving beyond number crunching and solely profit motive? If these resonate with you, a Human Resource Management (HRM) minor could be an excellent choice.
The HRM minor provides students a foundational understanding of concepts related to strategic human resources, training and development, compensation and benefits, workforce analytics, labor relations, and staffing in an increasingly complex and competitive environment. HRM minors attend a subset of classes taken by HRM majors. The program curriculum follows the Society for Human Resource Management’s guidelines.
Acquired Skills
- Create recruitment and retention strategies, understand compensation and employee benefits, and assist with career planning.
- Develop goals to help organizations achieve their strategic objectives through their employees.
Career Possibilities
HRM is a good choice for students who want a management career with a strong interpersonal focus. Graduates find exciting career opportunities in roles such as:
- Human Resource Generalists
- Human Resource Specialists in: Compensation & Benefits, Recruitment & Training, and Labor Relations
Admissions and Scholarships
Students with a major in LSBE are eligible to apply for more than 120 scholarships, with the total scholarship amount in excess of $200,000 annually.
Student Clubs
As a chapter of the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the UMD SHRM Club involves its members in real-life human resources issues and topics. Meetings and activities include mock interviews, resume critiques, guest speakers, and fun networking events with peers and professional organizations.
This club also has a robust mentorship program with the professional SHRM club in Duluth. As a member of the UMD SHRM club, students may sit for the SHRM-CP exam during their final year of studies.
Faculty Highlights
The Human Resource Management faculty have received teaching and research awards. Further, all of these faculty have industry experience in the field of human resource management.
Students will be challenged by these highly engaged faculty to push the limits of their understanding of how organizations design and implement the policies and practices that shape employment relationships.