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The minor in human resource management consists of 18 credits and gives students exposure to some of the knowledge from this field. Core courses provide a broad foundation on which more specialized required and elective courses build.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core courses 1 | ||
| MGMT 310 | Managing People in Organizations | 3 |
| MGMT 331 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Required courses | ||
| MGMT 332 | Staffing Organizations | 3 |
| MGMT 333 | Compensation Management | 3 |
| Approved electives 2 | ||
| Select two from the following: | 6 | |
| Occupational Safety, Health and Security | ||
| Employee Benefit Planning | ||
| Leadership | ||
| Managerial Skills Development | ||
| Human Resource Development | ||
| Strategic Human Resource Management | ||
| International Human Resource Management | ||
| Human Resource Information Systems | ||
| Industrial Psychology | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Students should take these courses first, as they are prerequisites for several other required and elective courses.
Any prerequisites must also be satisfied.