Program Purpose
This interdisciplinary minor seeks to develop well-rounded graduates with personal qualities and skills that extend beyond familiarity with current HR practices to include a sound understanding of social, behavioral, and political sciences. It seeks to develop graduates who can think critically, act ethically, and meet the challenges of an ever-changing environment.
The minor is structured with a small core—comprised of courses in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, and Work and Well-being—embedded in a selection of electives reflecting a traditional liberal arts and interdisciplinary curriculum. The electives include courses from such disciplines as economics, international relations, political science, psychology, and the behavioral sciences.
Because an interdisciplinary background is especially appropriate for positions in HR, this minor is ideal for students majoring in one of the social science programs as well as those majoring in business. The minor is for those who want to pursue careers in business, government, and/or educational institutions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the minor in human resource management the student will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of thinking systematically and strategically about managing human assets.
- Explain how cultures frame options open to human resource managers around the world.
- Formulate, implement, and evaluate human resource policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate understanding of theories and practices affecting employee motivation and control.
- Critically discuss and assess contemporary issues confronting human resource policy formulation and implementation in private, public, for profit, and not-for-profit organizations.
Program Requirements
Students wanting to earn a minor in human resource management are required to take six courses (18 credit hours) comprised of three required core courses and three electives.
Required Core Courses (9 Credit Hours)
Students are required to complete the following three core courses (9 credit hours):
MGMT 201 |
Principles of Management |
(3) |
MGMT 333 |
Organizational Behavior |
(3) |
HR 305 |
Human Resource Management |
(3) |
In addition, students must complete three courses (9 credit hours) designated 300 or above with the prefix HR; BUS; ECON; MGMT; PLSC; PSYC; and SBSA.
Students may, upon advisement, pursue other upper-level courses offered at AUK.