Minor in Human Resource Management

Students in the human resource management minor learn about people and the workplace, and develop the strategic, functional and personal skills necessary in HR positions.

Students learn about organizational behavior and explore the psychology and sociology of work. 

Course Requirements

The human resource management minor requires students to complete a minimum of 20 credits.

BUS 1100	Introduction to Business
MGT 3310	Organizational Behavior
MGT 3351	Human Resource Management
Choose two additional management courses:
BUS 2203	Accounting for Business
MGT 3320	Employment Law and Labor Relations
MGT 3330	Legal Environment of Business
MGT 3360	Advanced Human Resource Management

SHRM Seal of Approval

Merrimack’s human resource management minor fully aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management’s “HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.”

Career Combinations

Students who major in sociology or psychology and minor in human resource management will have a great foundation for a career in human resources. Graduates with a human resource management minor may work in recruiting, corporate training, consulting or for a variety of firms such as financial institutions, healthcare organizations, technology companies, service providers, etc.