Human Resources is a multidisciplinary area of study within the field of business administration that focuses on managing people and organizations. A degree in Human Resources prepares students to understand and apply the principles of employment, labor relations, compensation and benefits, talent management, training and development, and organizational behavior. This area of study emphasizes the importance of effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in the workplace. Additionally, students learn about legal and ethical issues that can arise in the workplace, as well as strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion. A degree in Human Resources provides graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a variety of careers in areas such as human resource management, labor relations, training and development, compensation and benefits, and consulting.
This minor is open to all Wells students and provides foundation of core knowledge and theories topics related to management, training, law/ethics, development, staffing, recruitment, and compensation strategies. This minor complements a variety of majors (e.g., business, psychology, sociology) as human resource management is a core function of every business and nonprofit organization. (7 courses total, 21 credit hours)
Required Courses
- BUS 201 Principles of Management (3 sem. hrs)
- BUS 230 Intro to Human Resource Management (3 sem. hrs)
- BUS 305 Legal Environment of Business (3 sem. hrs)
- HRMI Training & Development (3 sem. hrs)
- HRMII Total Compensation Management (3 sem. hrs)
- HRM III Employment and Labor Law (3 sem. hrs)
- HRMIV Human Resource Risk Management (3 sem. hrs)