The Minor in Human Resource Management (HRM) is designed to prepare students to become effective HRM leaders in their organizations. This minor is ideal for any student who intends to be involved in the employee management process in an organization or intends to pursue a career in HRM. The minor was developed in line with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Body of Competency and Knowledge™ (BoCK) and will support graduates in demonstrating to employers that they have the desired knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAOs) to fulfill employer demands and provide graduates with a solid foundation in HRM.
Careers
An undergraduate minor in Human Resource Management prepares students for careers focused on supporting and managing people within organizations. These roles are available in a wide range of industries, including business, healthcare, education, and government. The minor provides foundational knowledge in recruitment, compensation, labor law, and organizational behavior, making it a strong complement to majors like business, psychology, or communications. It also offers a pathway to advanced HR roles or professional certifications like the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).
Typical Job Titles
- HR assistant
- Talent acquisition coordinator
- Payroll or benefits specialist
- Training and development assistant
- Employee relations associate
Society for Human Resource Management Alignment for Industry-Standard Curriculum
As of February 2022, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) aligned its Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (HR concentration) with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. Throughout the world, over 500 programs in approximately 425 educational institutions have been acknowledged by SHRM as being in alignment with its suggested guides and templates. The HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates were developed by SHRM to define the minimum HR content areas that should be studied by HR students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The guidelines, created in 2006 and revalidated in 2010, 2013, and 2017, are part of SHRM’s Academic Initiative to define HR education standards taught in university business schools and help universities develop degree programs that follow these standards. At the same time, SCSU, with approved HR programs that are aligned with SHRM’s HR curriculum, can award PDCs for professional development activities/events provided to SHRM Certification credential-holders.
School / College
School of Business
Department
Management and International Business
Contact
Robert A. Smith, Esq.