Human Resource Management
Dr. Joe A. Cox People Day

How do you find meaning in the HR field? How can you make an impact with an HR career? After 35 years of the Human Resource Management (HRM) major and 45 years of Bears' Association of HR (BAHR) at the Hankamer School of Business, we are proud to continue guiding the next generation of HR professionals.
Whether you are a current or prospective HR student, an alum or a corporate partner, you are invited to join us for the Inaugural Dr. Joe A. Cox People Day at Hankamer. Register below to attend the event taking place in the Press Lounge of The Baylor Club on Wednesday, March 26.
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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.