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Human Resource Management
Major

Human resource management major at CMU

Curious about a career helping businesses and employees thrive? HR professionals match talent with jobs, benefiting both companies and workers. Learn to recruit, select and retain top performers, giving organizations a competitive edge. Build successful teams and create positive workplaces. Explore our human resources management major and be a part of our Department of Management within the College of Business Administration!

AT A GLANCE

Degree Type
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.)
Format
On Campus
Credit Hours
30 Credit Hours

Why our human resource management major?

Great HR managers grasp both business leadership and what motivates individuals to excel. We cover both aspects comprehensively. You'll gain a solid understanding of business fundamentals such as accounting and finance, while also delving into recruitment, compensation, training, labor relations and more. Learning from experienced faculty and staff adds depth to your education, providing insights and real-world examples that enhance your understanding and preparedness for making meaningful contributions as part of any leadership team.

Organizations rely on their people to succeed. Human resources managers are the ones who build and nurture that workforce. At Central Michigan University, our human resources management major offers hands-on experience in hiring industry experts.

What will you learn as a human resource management major?

As a human resource management major, you will:

  • Get real-world ready: Collaborate with Michigan companies as part of your regular classes. Students have helped companies such as Dow Corning, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thomson Reuters on recruitment, training and development.
  • Level up your skills: Benefit from professional development opportunities through our Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) chapter.
  • Stand out in your industry: Study at our top-rated College of Business Administration, where every undergraduate program is certified by the AACSB.

Save time and money on your master's degree

Your undergraduate and graduate degrees cost less with an accelerated master’s program. This major pairs well with the accelerated Master's in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resource Management.

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    Careers for human resource management majors

    Every business needs people, and human resource management graduates recruit, hire and train individuals in every industry.

    Career Projected Salary
    Physician Recruiter $66,850
    Employee Relations Specialist $93,500
    Human Resources Consultant $72,910
    Director of Compensation/Benefits $140,360
    Human Resources Manager $140,030
    Human Resources Specialist $72,910
    Human Resources Assistant $46,900
    Benefits Coordinator $72,910

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