From recruitment to training to motivation, human resource management is the study and practice of issues that affect workers. Graduates of our degree programs should be able to:

• Assess the effectiveness of recruitment and hiring processes
• Understand the impact of workplace regulations on business functions
• Understand the principles of organizing teams
• Plan and implement effective training programs

Whether they are working towards a graduate or undergraduate degree, our students tackle project- and team-based learning that reflects the real-world working environment, and benefit from the first-hand experience of our instructors, many of whom have professional backgrounds in the fields they teach.

Students both online and on-campus can take advantage of our Career Services departments. All schools have a dedicated Career Services staff that aims to help accounting students identify, clarify, and pursue their academic and professional goals.

Finally, our schools’ Alumni Associations offer additional opportunities for students and graduates to make important connections—professional and personal.

Human Resource Management Human resource management supports business goals by recruiting, hiring, and training suitable candidates, as well as ensuring employee motivation and welfare.

• Key Traits: Effective personal communication skills, teaching skills
• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree (entry-level), master’s degree (advanced or managerial positions)
• Where Human Resource Management Is Needed: Large businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies, recruitment firms

Projected Growth Through 2018**:
49,600 new jobs, or 20% growth rate nation-wideⁱ