Human Resource Management Minor
Organizations and employees benefit when Human Resource Management (HRM) functions are carried out professionally. HRM professionals are responsible for a variety of important duties, including recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and legal and regulatory compliance. Research demonstrates that managing people strategically can improve an organization's bottom line.
There is a great need for students educated and trained in HRM. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of HRM professionals is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.
Students majoring in Management and pursuing a minor in Human Resource Management must complete a minimum of 3 courses (9 credit hours) which are distinct and not counted towards the Management major. This includes electives for the Management major.
Minors are an important part of the undergraduate curriculum. If students declare a minor by sophomore year, they can usually complete it in a timely manner. Students should work with their advisor to determine if it is possible that the minor can be completed by graduation.
To receive a minor, a student must complete at least 9 credit hours of coursework distinct from their major(s) and from other minors, and students must complete more than 50% of the coursework required for the minor at Canisius. Please note that “ancillary/supporting” courses required for a major may still count as distinct courses as long as the remaining coursework still meets the 30 credit-hours required for a major. For more information about minor policies, please see the Declaring Majors and Minors page in the catalog.
Pass-Fail Rules
Courses required to be taken for majors and minors in the Wehle Business School are not eligible to be take pass-fail. This includes all business core courses and all major requirements, including electives. Please see the Pass-Fail Policy for more details.
Curriculum
Students majoring in Management and pursuing a minor in Human Resource Management must complete a minimum of 3 courses (9 credit hours) which are distinct and not counted towards the management major. This includes electives for the management major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MGT 360 | Organizational Behavior (Fall) 1 | 3 |
| MGT 364 | Human Resources Management (Spring) 1 | 3 |
| Minor Elective Courses | ||
| Select two of the following MGT courses | 6 | |
| U.S. Business History | ||
| Labor Relations (not offered every academic year) | ||
| Internship in Human Resource Management | ||
| Select one of the following PSY courses | 3 | |
| Industrial/Organizational Psychology | ||
| Personality Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Leadership and Motivation (Spring) | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
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Note, for non-business majors, the course prerequisite, MGT 101, can be waived. Please email the faculty member teaching the course for the waiver. Alternatively, many non-business majors add a minor in Management along with the HR minor. Management majors must complete a minimum of three courses (9 hours) for the HR minor that are distinct from and not counted toward the management major, including electives for the management major.
