Undergraduate Catalog

Human Resource Management

Effective management of human resources within organizations is a key factor in helping businesses and government agencies meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Human resource management is increasingly critical to the success and survival of organizations as the legal and economic environment becomes more complex. The Human Resource Management major at the Woods is recognized by the Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM).

With a major in Human Resource Management, students will be prepared for entry-level positions in the field. The liberal arts Woods Core requirements help students become adaptive to the changing needs of the organization and understand the environment in which the organization operates. The general core of business courses prepares students to understand the business as a whole; the specialized courses in Human Resource Management prepares them to perform these functions and activities.