The Human Resources minor equips students from all academic backgrounds with the knowledge and skills to thrive in people-centered roles across industries. Whether students are interested in working for a large corporation, a nonprofit, or launching their own venture, this minor helps students understand how to attract, develop, and retain talent, which are some of the most critical drivers of organizational success. The curriculum is designed to complement a student's major and apply human resource principles in diverse real-world settings. With no admission requirements and flexible course options, this minor can boost career readiness and help students stand out in a competitive job market.
Degree Requirements
9 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- MAN3301 - Strategic Human Resource Management (3)
- MAN4330 - Compensation Administration (3)
- MAN4320 - Human Resources Recruitment and Selection (3)
3 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
- MAN4329 - Business Analytics in Human Resource Management (3)
- MAN4350 - Performance Management (3)
- MAN4323 - Human Resource Management Competencies (3)
- MAN4941 - Management Internship (3)
- GEB4941 - Integrated Business Internship (1 - 99)
- INP3004 - Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)
- These courses can also be used to fulfill the 6 units of Restricted Electives.
6 Total Credits
- Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
- COM3802 - Principles of Communication & Conflict (3)
- COM4110 - Business and Professional Communication (3)
- COM4120 - Organizational Communication (3)
- ECO4443 - Introduction to Business Analytics (3)
- ECP3203 - Labor Economics (3)
- ECP4403 - Industrial Organization (3)
- ECW3064 - Workforce Training and Development Fundamentals (3)
- EGS4624 - Engineering Innovation and Leadership (3)
- ENC4218 - Visual Technical Communication (3)
- ENC4298 - Technical Communication for the Virtual Workplace (3)
- HFT3224 - Hospitality Management & Leadership Fundamentals (3)
- HSA4180 - Organization & Management for Health Agencies I (3)
- HFT4286 - Hospitality Communications (3)
- HFT4295 - Leadership and Strategic Management in Hospitality Industry (3)
- HFT4483 - Hospitality Intelligence and Analytics (3)
- HFT4751 - Managing the Employee Experience in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HIM4508C - Quality Management (3)
- INP3253 - Performance Appraisal and Job Coaching (3)
- INP4313 - Advanced Organizational Psychology (3)
- INP4319 - Occupational Health Psychology (3)
- INP4380 - Psychology of Teamwork (3)
- PAD3104 - Administrative Theory (3)
- PAD3148 - Volunteer Management (3)
- PAD4414 - Human Resource Administration (3)
- PLA4472 - Employment Discrimination Law (3)
- PLA4525 - Disability Rights and Protections (A Legal Perspective) (3)
- SPC3301 - Interpersonal Communication (3)
- SPC3445 - Leadership Communication (3)
- SPC4426 - Group Dynamics (3)
- WST3371 - Women and Leadership (3)
Grand Total Credits: 18
Other requirements:
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all courses used to satisfy the minor.
• Grades below "C" (2.0) or "S" grades from other institutions are not accepted.
• Courses taken at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý College System institutions do not substitute for upper division courses.
• Courses transferred must be formally evaluated for equivalency credit. The student must provide a course syllabus and any other supporting information with his/her petition for this evaluation.
• At least 12 hours used in the minor must be earned at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.
• No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used.
• A maximum of 6 hours of the above listed required or elective courses can count toward another major or minor degree program.
• The College of Business does not permit any course used towards the minor or those used to meet admission requirements for the minor to be taken on an elective S/U grading basis.