Minor in Human Resource Management

About

Gain essential skills to thrive in today’s workforce with a minor in Human Resource Management. This program provides focused expertise in areas like talent acquisition and retention, compensation and benefits management, and the development of impactful training programs. Whether you aim to contribute to businesses, non-profits, or government agencies, this minor prepares you to excel in roles where strategic human resource management is key to organizational success.

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Human Resource Management Minor

The minor in Human Resource Management equips students with expertise in key human resources areas such as recruiting and retaining talent, managing compensation and benefits, and designing training and development programs. This minor is designed to prepare students for various roles in businesses, non-profit organizations, or governmental institutions where effective human resource strategies and operations are essential for success.

Note: 

  • this minor is intended for non-BSB in Human Resource Management students;
  • a maximum of 8 credits can be counted towards both this minor and a School of Business program (double-counting policy);
  • a minimum of 12 credits of this minor must be taken at EWU.

Grade Requirement: must achieve a minimum grade ≥C in each course that fulfills a requirement for the minor.

Required Courses
HUMR 328HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT4
HUMR 421STAFFING AND RECRUITMENT4
HUMR 422TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT4
HUMR 427COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT4
Total Credits16