{"id":8583,"date":"2025-04-01T15:28:03","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T20:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=8583"},"modified":"2025-04-01T15:28:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T20:28:05","slug":"human-resource-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/business\/business-administration-department\/programs\/human-resource-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Human Resources Management Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Human Resources Management (HRM) major provides a high-quality education designed to build the competencies required to be future managers and\/or HR professionals in the private, non-profit, and public sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students learn relevant theories, practical knowledge, and useful skills that will help achieve human resource goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Human Resources Management?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people are unsure of what human resources management actually is. HRM is the effective management of the human resources of an organization, which are critical to the organization&#8217;s success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary goal of human resources management is the efficient use of human resources to achieve the objective of the organization while assisting with the completion of individual goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HRM involves all the decisions and practices that relate to managing people in organizations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some topics that are essential to achieving human resource goals include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job analysis&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human resources planning&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruitment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selection&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training &amp; development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compensation and benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human resources management law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labor relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous quality improvement processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Winona State\u2019s Human Resources Management major will teach students about these focus areas and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Requirements&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HRM majors take <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1847\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1847\">required coursework<\/a> in a variety of disciplines, such as accounting, business law, finance, marketing, economics, statistics, human resources, and decision-making.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan your HRM degree with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4-Year Major Map (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future Careers&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of HRM professionals is expected to grow rapidly because of an increased awareness of the costs and benefits of effective human resource practices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates are prepared to begin their careers in the human resource departments of corporations, government agencies, unions, and other private and public organizations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Human Resources Management graduates pursue a wide variety of careers in management. Recent graduates work in positions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employee Benefit Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HR Generalist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial Relations Representative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job and Occupational Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compensation Specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment and Placement Specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Human Resources Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training and Development Specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruiters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grievance Handlers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arbitration managers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety Directors&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Society for Human Resource Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world\u2019s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India. There is both a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/winona.shrm.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional chapter<\/a> and a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WinonaStateSHRM\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">student chapter<\/a>&nbsp;in Winona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>View the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/business\/business-administration-department\/hr-advisory-board\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8637\">HR Advisory Board<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Human Resource Certification<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Relationship with AACSB<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Human Resource Certification<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>HR is becoming more professionalized. Through Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) SHRM offers 3 HR certificates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PHR (professional in HR)<\/li>\n<li>SPHR (senior professional in HR)<\/li>\n<li>GPHR (Global professional in HR) certificates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrci.org\/certifications\/individual-certifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HRCI certifications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Relationship with AACSB<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Recently, the link between SHRM and AACSB has increased to standardize the HR education programs. SHRM identified 13 HR content areas and 24 learning modules.<\/p>\n<p>The new HRM curriculum at WSU is aligned with the standardized undergraduate HRM program suggested by SHRM.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact the Business Administration Department<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--50\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Business Administration Department\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           \n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Somsen Hall 324<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office Hours<\/strong><br \/>\nMonday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\"><\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Liz Schwanke\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Advising Specialist\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           \n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:collegeofbusiness@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Email College of Business Advisor\">Email Liz Schwanke<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Tanya Betthauser\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Office &amp; Administrative Assistant\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.5170<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:tanya.betthauser@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Tanya Betthauser<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Dr. Kubilay Gok\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Department Chair\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.2560<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:kgok@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Dr. Kubilay Gok<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WSU&#8217;s Human Resource Management major teaches students the practical skills and knowledge they need to pursue business careers after graduation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":8564,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_tec_requires_first_save":true,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[386],"tags":[352],"class_list":["post-8583","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-business-administration","tag-legacy"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8583","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8583"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8583\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16852,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8583\/revisions\/16852"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8583"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}