Human Resource Management
Overview
THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
You’ve always considered yourself a “people person.” You’re fair-minded and have integrity. Often, you’re the one who mediates when an argument or debate breaks out in your group of friends. If you’re wondering how you can leverage this skill to a successful, well-paid career, you might consider the field of human resource management.
Bryant’s concentration in Human Resource Management prepares students for managerial positions in the field. All organizations now recognize that human capital is a source of competitive advantage in the global marketplace, and having a strong, proactive human resource department is critical to success. No longer just involved in hiring and benefits planning, the human resource department is now a major player in an organization’s strategic planning.
At Bryant, you will develop an understanding of the different human resource functions and complete an internship in the field of human resources. The curriculum will provide you with an understanding of the integrated nature of the discipline and will prepare you for national and international professional certification examinations, including those offered by the Society for Human Resource Management.
You may choose to complement another course of study at Bryant with a minor in Human Resource Management, in which you will explore the different facets of managing people in organizational contexts, including the legal implications.
FUTURE CAREERS, POST-GRAD OPPORTUNITIES
Through a variety of programs and services including Bryant’s Amica Center for Career Education and alumni mentoring programs, you will have unparalleled opportunities to interact with human resource management professionals. You will graduate with thorough knowledge of recruitment, selection, placement, and orientation of employees; training and career development; employment law and labor relations; management of performance appraisal, compensation, and benefit programs; and development of personnel policies and procedures for a domestic and an international workforce. You will be skilled in problem solving, critical thinking, writing, oral communication, listening, general research, organization, and management. You will also understand the contemporary issues and challenges in human resource management – including cultural, ethical, global, legal, and political considerations.
You will be prepared to succeed in graduate school, as well as in a career as a human resource management professional.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FACULTY
The Human Resource Management faculty comprises strong researchers and consultants who are experts in various industries and functions within the field. They are also outstanding teachers who bring their knowledge and expertise into the classroom to create effective learning experiences.
Requirements
For an 18-credit concentration:
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First-Year Gateway Experience |
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Global Foundations of Character and Leadership (GFCL100) |
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Global Foundations of Organizations and Business (GFOB100) |
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Writing Workshop (WRIT106) |
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Bryant IDEA: Innovation and Design Experience for All (IDEA101) |
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Upper-Level Gateway Course |
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Human Resource Management Concentration |
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Human Resources Management (MGT312) |
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Employment Relations (MGT464) |
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Internship: Human Resource Management (MGT450)* |
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Human Resource Management Electives: |
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At least one course from the following 300 level electives:
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At least one course from the following 400 level electives:
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If needed, an additional course can be taken from the lists above or below to meet the six-course requirement:
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*Can be waived at the discretion of the department chair and substituted by an approved elective from the list above. |
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Business Core Requirements |
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Introduction to Information Technology and Analytics (CIS201) |
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Financial and Managerial Accounting (ACG203, ACG204) |
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Financial Management (FIN201) |
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Management Principles and Practice (MGT200) |
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Foundations of Marketing Management (MKT201) |
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The Legal Environment of Business (LGLS211) |
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Operations Management (MGT201) |
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Business Policy (BUS400) |
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Liberal Arts Core Requirements |
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Introduction to Literary Studies (LCS121) |
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Microeconomic Principles (ECO113) |
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Macroeconomic Principles (ECO114) |
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Mathematical Analysis (MATH110) |
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Statistics I (MATH201) |
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Two (2) Humanities Survey Courses |
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Liberal Arts Distribution Requirements - Modes of Thought* |
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Two (2) Social Science Modes of Thought |
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One (1) Historical Mode of Thought (Upper Division) |
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One (1) Literary Mode of Thought (Upper Division) |
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Two (2) Scientific Modes of Thought (Include one Lab Science) (One science course must be at the 300 or 400 level) |
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*3 credits from the required liberal arts minor may be applied to this distribution |
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One (1) Liberal Arts Elective |
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Liberal Arts Minor Requirements (4 courses) Selection is made from a variety of liberal arts disciplines (Some minors require more than 12 credits) |
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Four (4) Open Electives |
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A minimum 122 credits required for graduation |
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For a 12-credit minor:
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Human Resource Management (MGT312) |
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Employment Relations (MGT464) |
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Two management courses from the following list: |
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To learn more, please contact:
Christopher Roethlein, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor
Department of Management
croethle@bryant.edu
