Human Resource Management

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Who Studies Human Resource Management?

You're a people person. You love to connect people to the places they work. Through the human resource management program, you'll gain a solid background in psychology, business, sociology and education that will prepare you for the gamut of HR-related professions. Your courses will emphasize an interdisciplinary understanding of employee needs, selection and placement, and training and development. You will also receive training and course work in personnel management, leadership, adult development, computer applications, work-place regulations, compensation and benefits, organizational behavior, and labor and industrial relations.

Our institutional practicum provides you with the chance to participate in meaningful internships at convenient locations throughout the city and the region. All students prepare a portfolio of academic work and complete an assessment to demonstrate what they have learned in their HR courses.

Alignment with Professional Organizations

Point Park University's bachelor's degrees in human resource management fully align with the HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest association devoted to human resource management. SHRM serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession.

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Degrees Offered

For freshmen to returning professionals, the following degrees, as well as a certificate and minor, are offered in the human resource management program:

Bachelor of Science - (Traditional, four-year degree)
Bachelor of Science capstone program - (Without having to take core courses again, this program builds on an associate's degree or approved 60 credits so you can earn a full B.S. degree.)
Post-baccalaureate - (This B.S. degree program is available for students who already have a bachelor's degree in another field and want to take advantage of the rapidly growing demand for graduates in HR management.)
Minor - (Students from other majors can obtain a minor in human resource management for 18 credits.)
Certificate - (This is for human resource professionals who need additional course work in the field and are interested in earning C.P.E. credits.)

Course Offerings

You will receive a well-rounded education through Point Park's core curriculum and classes in your major. Some of the courses in the human resource management program include:

Business Ethics
Organizational Behavior
HR Policies in Electronic Communications
Seminar in HR Management
Regulations in the Workplace
Compensation and Benefits

For a comprehensive list of program requirements and course descriptions, see the links to the program guides at the top of the page and the School of Business course descriptions.

Internship Opportunities

Students in the human resource management program have the opportunity to intern for organizations like:

Del Monte Foods
Waddell & Reed
Empyrean Services
Pennsylvania Women Work Program
American Lung Association
New Hill District Business Association
Holy Family Institute

Career Opportunities

With a degree in human resource management, you will have the option to pursue various career opportunities, such as:

HR Generalist
HR Specialist
HR Manager
Recruiter
Training and Development Coordinator
Payroll Specialist
Employee Relations Manager
Compensation or Benefits Analyst/Manager
HR Information System Manager
Training and Development Manager
Labor Relations Manager

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