Overview

This major provides students with an understanding of human resource processes. Specifically, organizational-entry strategies, human resource development, and reward systems are emphasized. Job-relevant skills in team building, leadership, conflict management, meeting skills, and group facilitation are also learned. Upon graduation, students are able to assist in various human resource roles, including: recruitment and selection activities, evaluation of a firm’s current and future training needs, implementation of training and development programs, implementation of a compensation and benefits program, design and implementation of a firm’s planned change initiative.

The Human Resources Management curriculum in the Bittner School of Business is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. SHRM’s stated goal is “to provide colleges and universities a resource for tracking HR curricula against a common, minimum skill set needed by employers who seek to fill HR professional positions.” St. John Fisher College’s HRMG program is the only undergraduate program in the region recognized by SHRM as aligning with their curriculum standards. Only 188 traditional programs in the U.S. have been awarded this distinction.

Learning Objectives

• Knowledgeable of human resource management processes
• Display effective oral communication and written communication skills
• Work effectively in teams as a leader or follower to accomplish objectives
• Knowledgeable of employment and labor laws and aware of ethical issues in human resource management role
• Use critical-thinking skills effectively in the role of a problem solver and strategic thinker

Minor

Minor in Human Resources Management

The minor in Human Resources Management requires 18 credit hours of coursework:

Note: A grade point average of 2.00 is required for all courses taken in residence that may be applied to the minor.

Program Requirements

B.S. in Human Resources Management

Students are required to complete the following courses:

• Business School core courses
• A globalization course
• Courses required for the Human Resource Management major
• Designated Liberal Arts courses

*MATH 112C or 120C may be substituted for MSTI 130C.

**PHIL 273C may be substituted for REST 386D.

Notes on the Human Resources Management requirements:

• At least half of the courses for the Human Resources Management major—including the business school core, the globalization course, and Human Resources Management required courses—must be taken at St. John Fisher College.
• Students should pay careful attention to course pre-requisites; not doing so could delay progress through the program.
• Students choosing to double major within the Bittner School must receive the school dean's approval on a declaration form outlining which courses outside of the business core must be distinct in each major. The form is submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs along with the Academic Change form.

For students majoring in Human Resources Management, all business core, globalization, and Human Resources Management courses are included in the determination of the grade point average in the major. Although majors need to achieve a 2.00 grade point average in these courses, it is not necessary to earn a grade of “C” or above in every course.

Recommended Progression

B.S. Human Resources Management

Recommended progression of courses required for a B.S. Human Resources Management major. Students should consult Core Requirements for a complete description of the College’s Core.

First Year

ACCT 101
ACCT 102
CSCI 150
ECON 105C
ECON 106C
ECON 221

Second Year

COMM 253
MGMT 203
MGMT 211
MKTG 221
MSTI 130C –OR– MATH 112 –OR– MATH 120
HRMG 275

Third Year

HRMG 338
HRMG 339
HRMG 348
FINA 315
GLOBAL CRS
MGMT 357
PHIL 273C –OR– REST 386D

Fourth Year

HRMG Elective 1
HRMG Elective 2
MGMT 409
MGMT 432