Human Resource Management

A Concentration and Minor

An organization's employees are its greatest asset.

Managing human capital in organizations has grown in importance as most firms now recognize that human capital can be a source of competitive advantage in the global market place. As a result, the HRM function is now considered a key to delivering outstanding organizational performance and in this context well trained HRM professionals are in great demand. A career in HR would be defined as being a leader of all people issues in an organization and a strategic partner in negotiating contemporary challenges of globalization, increased diversity and new demands at the workplace. 

HR professionals are responsible for identifying staffing needs, recruiting and training the best employees or independent contractors to fill these needs, and maintaining high performance and job satisfaction within the workforce. They also make decisions on developing employee benefits and compensation programs, organizing employee records and personnel policies, and ensuring that employees are aware of these policies and regulations.

The Human Resource Management concentration within the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree includes six courses of in-depth study in the field of HR, to complement the business and liberal arts core.

The Human Resource Management minor requires four courses which offer an understanding of complex HR issues that corporations face today.

Studying Human Resource Management at Bryant

At Bryant University, the concentration and minor in Human Resource Management (HRM) aims to develop future leaders and managers in this important functional area. Our HRM programs provide a comprehensive insight in understanding and managing human capital in local and global organizations. Students will develop a complete understanding of all the different Human Resources (HR) functions such as: recruitment, selection, placement and orientation of employees; training and career development; employment law, labor relations; management of performance appraisal, compensation and benefit programs; and development of personnel policies and procedures for a domestic and an international workforce. Our intensive curriculum is designed for an integrated understanding through development of knowledge and real world experience that will enable students to prepare for a career in HR and for professional certification examinations such as Professional in Human Resources, Senior professional in Human Resources and Global professional in Human Resources, which are offered by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Students also work closely with our Bryant SHRM student chapter on campus to network with HR professionals in the field.

Courses

Students in the Human Resource Management minor must complete the following concentration requirements:

• Human Resource Management
• Employment Relations
• HR Internship
• Three (4) Human Resource Management Electives (Must include two (2) 400 level courses)

Please refer to the curriculum requirements for detailed information and schedule of courses to earn a concentration in Human Resource Management.

Students in the Human Resource Management minor must complete the following minor requirements:

• Human Resource Management
• Employment Relations
• Choose Two Elective Courses from the following list: Diversity in a Global Environment, Global Dimensions in Human Resource Management, Compensation Management, Internship: Human Resources Administration, and Human Resource Development.

For complete course descriptions, please refer to the course catalog. 

Opportunities After Graduation

An understanding of Human Resource Management prepares students for a number of careers in the HR, including:

• Human resources specialist
• Employment, recruitment, and placement specialist
• Recruiter
• Employer relations representative
• Job analysts or occupational analyst
• Compensation manager
• Employee benefits specialist
• Employee assistance plan manager
• Training and development manager
• Labor relations manager
• EEO officer or affirmative action coordinator
• International human resources manager
• Human resources information system specialist

For more information

To learn more about the Human Resource Management concentration and minor, please contact:

Christopher Roethlein Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Management
croethle@bryant.edu

* Please note, information on this page refers to the undergraduate program only. For information about the Human Resource Certificate program, please visit the Executive Development Center website.