Human Resource Management
The Human Resource Management major was founded over 35 years ago, with a focus on enabling students to pursue high-impact careers in a multitude of strategic Human Resources functions. We have a near-100% placement rate every year, including in highly regarded graduate schools and organizations. Students earn very competitive salaries upon graduation as well ($55,000-$70,000).
We have an intentionally small program, enabling strong connections among students, faculty, and corporate partners. Students learn transferrable skills they can use in any industry and consistently report feeling valued, supported, and well equipped to excel in their careers.
Mission of the Baylor HRM Major
Create a Caring Community that Prepares Students for High-Impact Careers in Human Resource Management
Vision Statement
We aspire to develop purpose-driven business leaders who promote human flourishing by stewarding human resources for strategic business impact.
Read on to learn more about our programming and ways you can get involved.
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Program Highlight
Why Major in Human Resource Management?
It's a well known dictum that "the people make the place." The Human Resource Management major equips students to become EXPERTS in the PEOPLE side of business, with strong preparation for a clear and prosperous career path in the world of business and beyond. Human resource managers work strategically with organizations to recruit the right talent, motivate them with compensation, and make them even more valuable through training and development.
The HRM major offers students professional development opportunities such as networking events with HR professionals, class consulting projects with real companies, corporate visits, HR guest speakers, and a one-on-one mentoring program pairing students with HR professionals. Students connect through their very own HR student organization, Bears' Association of HR (BAHR). The HRM curriculum fully aligns with the standards set by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Recently, our students have gone to work for AT&T, Deloitte, Lockheed Martin and Allstate. Companies seeking more information about partnering with our HRM program or hiring our students, see our company partners page.
Human Resource Management Degree Plan
REQUIREMENT | HOURS | |
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I. University/BBA Core | ||
II. Human Resource Management Major Required Courses | 18 hours | |
All HRM students take the following courses: | 12 hours | |
MGT 4336 - Human Resource Management MGT 4337 - Human Resource Staffing & Employee Relations (Fall Only) MGT 4338 – Compensation Management (Fall Only) MGT 4339 - Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics (Spring Only) | ||
Select two (2) from the following: | 6 hours | |
BL 4303 - Employment Law (Spring only) BUS 3345 - Training and Development in Business and Industry (Spring only) MGT 4320 - Negotiating and Conflict Resolution MGT 4321 - Campus Leadership Practicum (Fall only) MGT 4395 - Internship in Management | ||
Core + 18 hours |
To declare the Human Resource Management major, a student must attain a minimum grade of B- in MGT 3305.
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HRM graduates work for smaller companies as Human Resource generalists, or for larger companies as Human Resource specialists in such areas as recruiting, selection, training, compensation, benefits, legal compliance, workplace safety, and labor relations. Each year, about 10% of HRM students continue their studies by pursuing a graduate degree at a nationally ranked HR graduate program such as Michigan State, Texas A&M, University of South Carolina or Cornell University.