Major Title: Human Resources Management (HRM)
Program Description:
This comprehensive major prepares students to become strategic HR professionals who can drive organizational success through effective talent management. The program combines foundational business knowledge with specialized HR expertise, focusing on developing skills to attract, develop, and retain top talent while ensuring legal compliance and fostering positive workplace cultures.
Core Learning Outcomes:
- Design and implement strategic workforce planning
- Master talent acquisition and retention strategies
- Develop competitive compensation and benefits programs
- Create effective training and leadership development programs
- Manage employee relations and workplace conflict resolution
- Ensure legal compliance in HR practices
- Utilize HR analytics for data-driven decision making
- Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Curriculum Structure:
Foundation Courses:
- Business Fundamentals
- Organizational Behavior
- Business Ethics
- Employment Law
- Core HR Competencies
- Talent Acquisition Strategies
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Performance Management Systems
Advanced Specializations (Choose Two):
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- HR Analytics and Technology
- Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
- International HR Management
- Leadership Development and Coaching
Practical Application Components:
✔ HR Simulation Lab - Real-world case studies
✔ Technology Training - HRIS platforms (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)
✔ 400-hour Professional Internship
✔ Capstone Consulting Project
Professional Certification Preparation:
- SHRM-CP/SCP
- PHR/SPHR
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
Emerging HR Trends Covered:
- AI in recruitment and talent management
- Remote workforce strategies
- Employee experience design
- People analytics applications
Career Pathways:
- HR Business Partner
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Compensation and Benefits Analyst
- Learning and Development Manager
- HR Operations Director
Program Advantages:
- Industry-aligned curriculum with advisory board input
- Networking opportunities with HR executives
- Mentorship from senior HR professionals
- Access to cutting-edge HR technologies
Assessment Methods:
- Strategic HR plan development
- Compensation structure design project
- Diversity and inclusion initiative proposal
- HR analytics case competition
- Professional portfolio development
This program equips students with both the technical HR skills and strategic business perspective needed to become impactful HR leaders in today's dynamic workplace environments. Graduates emerge prepared to address modern workforce challenges while driving organizational performance through effective people management strategies.
