Human Resource Management Major
Human Resource Management MajorPeople are the prime resource of organizations, making the need for understanding personnel as it relates to organizations a critical requirement. According to the "21st Century Report" by Columbia University, Human Resource Management is the second most important indispensable component of corporate performance and competitive advantage today. Organizations today face rapid technology changes and cultural conflicts which influence their strength and growth. The effective management of human resources responds to the necessity for solutions to emerging problems within organizations.
Careers Opportunities
Graduates of Human Resource Management (HRM) are in strong demand in the market due to economic growth, the increasing number of companies, and the increasing diversity within the workplace. The HRM program at YSU prepares students for career opportunities in general management, personnel, benefits, compensation, recruitment, selection, placement, training/education, and labor/industrial relations.
Additional information about careers in Human Resource Management can be found on the World Wide Web. Interesting sites include:
Society for Human Resource Management
International Association for Human Resource Information Management
Degree Requirements
**Selected from the following with consent of the Chair or facultyadvisor: Mgt 3755, 4819; LS 3715, 3720, 3730, 3740; Econ 4831, 4843.
***Electives are to be taken with advice and consent of the Chair or appropriate faculty advisor.
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*WCBA students must have a declared major to enroll in Core Courses. To declare a major, a student must have completed ALL of the WCBA Tool Courses and English 1551 with a grade of "C" or better and an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher. Courses taken without proper prerequisites will not count toward degree requirements. |
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CORE COURSES |
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Fin |
3720 |
Bus Finance (Acctg 603 & Permit Req)* |
3 |
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Mktg |
3703 |
Mktg Concepts & Pract (Permit Req)* |
4 |
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Mgt |
3725 |
Fund of Mgt (Permit Required)* |
3 |
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Mgt |
4850 |
Strat Mgt (Fin 3720, Mgt 3725, Mktg 3703 & Permit Required)* |
3 |
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MANAGEMENT CORE COURSES |
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Mgt |
3750 |
Human Behavior (Jr Stdg) |
3 |
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Mgt |
3789 |
Oper Mgt (Econ 3780 & Mgt 3725) |
3 |
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Mgt |
4890 |
International Business |
3 |
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HUMAN RESOURCE TRACK |
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Mgt |
3715 |
Labor Law/Negotiations |
4 |
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Mgt |
3734 |
Human Resource Mgt (Mgt 3725 & 3750) |
3 |
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Mgt |
3761 |
Labor Law/Negotiations (Mgt 2604 or Mgt 3725) |
3 |
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Mgt |
4810 |
Compen/Perf Appraisal (Mgt 3734) |
4 |
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Mgt Upper Division Electives (8 Semester Hours) |
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Internship Recommended ** |
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Bus Upper Division Electives (6 Semester Hours) |
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Non-Business Electives (8 Semester Hours) |
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REMEDIAL COURSES (ADDITIONAL HOURS) |
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** Internship (Mgt 4895) relevant to the major is strongly recommended
