Human Resource Management
Students may seek either an academic major or minor in human resource management.
Major in Human Resource Management
The human resource major provides 21st century skills, knowledge, and understanding of human resource functions in private- and public-sector organizational settings. These functions include human resource planning; recruitment, selection, placement, and orientation of employees; training and career development; labor relations; management of performance appraisal, compensation, and benefit programs; and development of personnel policies and procedures. The curriculum also covers management and organization theory, organizational behavior and development approaches, labor relations theory and practice, interpersonal skill development, and women's perspectives in management. Students are prepared for work in business administration and human resources in the for-profit, nonprofit, or public sector. Through the proper selection of courses, the student can prepare for the certification examinations for Professional in Human Resources, Senior Professional in Human Resources, and Global Professional in Human Resources, which are offered by the Society of Human Resource Management.
Intended Program Outcomes
The student who graduates with a major in human resource management will be able to
- Apply business knowledge, reflective practices, and ethical leadership skills that drive learning and improvement to develop strategic competencies and position the organization competitively.
- Apply knowledge of human behavior, labor relations, and current laws and regulations to produce a working environment that is safe, fair, and compliant with all applicable regulations and where all employees are motivated and valued.
- Develop, implement, and assess training, development, and total rewards programs that foster employee and organizational learning and development.
- Recognize the different cultures and world views that inform human thinking and action and respond constructively to human and global differences in workplaces, communities, and organizations.
- Identify and use technology to research, collect, analyze, and interpret data and effectively communicate information in a professional manner that educates and influences others.
Degree Requirements
A degree with a major in human resource management requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework including 36 credits for the major (indicated by
); 41 credits in general education requirements (GERs); and 43 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 18 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).
Requirements for the Human Resource Management Major
Coursework for a major in human resource management includes the following:
- Required foundation courses (12 credits): BMGT 110 (or BMGT 364), ACCT 301 (or ACCT 221), FINC 331, and MRKT 310
- Required core courses (18 credits): HRMN 300, 362, 395, 400, 406, and 408
- Supplemental major course (3 credits): Chosen from any HRMN course or BMGT 365, 465, and 484
- Required capstone course (3 credits): HRMN 495
- Required related course (3 credits), which may be applied anywhere in the degree: IFSM 300 (or ACCT 326)
Recommended Sequence
The following course sequence will fulfill all of the requirements for the BS in human resource management. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other options.
Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found in the General Education Requirements.
Minor in Human Resource Management
The human resource management minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by examining the human resource functions in a private- or public-sector organizational setting. These functions include human resource planning; recruitment, selection, and placement; employee appraisal and compensation; employee training and career development; management of labor relations; and development of a human resource department implementation plan.
Requirements for the Minor
A minor in human resource management requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in human resource management. Any HRMN course applies. Students are recommended to take HRMN 300 and 400 for the minor if not already applied elsewhere in the degree.
Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.
For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, students should refer to their major and the General Education Requirements.
Human Resource Management Major Courses
First Courses
(to be taken within the first 18 credits)
Note: Placement tests are required for math and writing courses.
LIBS 150 Introduction to Research (1)
WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing (3)
MATH 103 College Mathematics (3)
or MATH 107 College Algebra
or a higher-level math course
Introductory Courses
(to be taken within the first 30 credits)
BMGT 110
Introduction to Business and Management (3)
or BMGT 364 Management and Organizational Theory
(for students with business experience)
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
or ECON 203 Principles of Microeconomics
(related requirement for the major; also
fulfills first general education requirement
in behavioral and social sciences)
NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science (3)
and NSCI 101 Physical Science Laboratory (1)
or other course(s) to fulfill the general
education requirement in biological and
physical sciences with related laboratory
WRTG 291 Research Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the general education
requirement in communications/ writing
IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology (3)
or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software
PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues (3)
or other ARTH, ARTT, HIST, HUMN,
MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, literature,
or foreign language course to fulfill the first
general education requirement in arts and
humanities
Foundation Courses
(to be taken within the first 60 credits)
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)
or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology
or other course to fulfill the second
general education requirement in
behavioral and social sciences
(discipline must differ from first)
ACCT 301
Accounting for Nonaccounting Majors (3)
or ACCT 221 Principles of Accounting II
(students should note prerequisite)
BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology (3)
or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy
or other course to fulfill the general education
requirement in biological and physical sciences
HIST 142 Western Civilization II (3)
or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865
or other ARTH or HIST course to fulfill the
general education requirement in arts and
humanities for the historical perspective
(discipline must differ from other humanities
course)
IFSM 300 Information Systems in Organizations (3)
or ACCT 326 Accounting Information Systems
(fulfills the interdisciplinary issues/computing
requirement; students should note prerequisites)
SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication (3)
or SPCH 101 Introduction to Public Speaking
or other course to fulfill the general education
requirement in communications/writing
or speech
MRKT 310
Marketing Principles (3)
FINC 331
Finance for Nonfinancial Managers (3)
Additional Required Courses
(to be taken after introductory and foundation courses)
WRTG 394 Advanced Business Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the upper-level
advanced writing requirement
HRMN 300
Human Resource Management (3)
HRMN 362
Labor Relations (3)
HRMN 395
The Total Rewards Approach to
Compensation Management (3)
HRMN 400
Human Resource Management:
Issues and Problems (3)
HRMN 406
Employee Training and Development (3)
HRMN 408
Employment Law for Business (3)
HRMN 302
Organizational Communication (3)
or HRMN 367 Organizational Culture
or other supplemental major course
(see Requirements for the Major)
Capstone Course for the Major
(to be taken in the last 15 credits)
HRMN 495
Contemporary Issues in Human
Resource Management Practice (3)
Minor and/or Elective Courses
(to be taken in the last 60 credits along with required major courses) (43)
Recommended electives:
BMGT 365 Organizational Leadership
BMGT 465 Organizational Development and Transformation
BMGT 484 Managing Teams in Organizations
HRMN 365 Conflict Management in Organizations
HRMN 392 Stress Management in the Workplace
STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics
Recommended minor:
Business administration, finance, or other business-related minor
Total credits for BS in human resource management 120
UMUC Europe Undergraduate Catalog
Last updated: 30 June 2011
