You can help an organization develop a competitive advantage by attracting, hiring and retaining qualified, productive employees. Human resource professionals also work closely with senior management to set, develop and implement workplace policies.
In addition to traditional human resource positions in managing benefits and payroll, other career options are:

  • Compensation manager
  • Education or training manager
  • Equal employment opportunity officer
  • Human resource generalist
  • Industrial relations manager
  • Recruiter

The Department of Management’s top priority is its students. We demonstrate this through the ongoing assessment of our curriculum, faculty-led research and service to the profession and community. Our curriculum follows the certification guidelines established by the internationally recognized Society for Human Resource Management.
In addition to innovative teaching methods, faculty members are experienced practitioners and consultants for various businesses and organizations. They conduct research to remain current on industry trends. Their experiences and research complement a curriculum that examines:

  • Compensation and benefits administration
  • Employee and labor relations
  • Legal aspects of employment benefits
  • Recruitment, selection and placement
  • Workplace health and safety