Human Resources Management Minor

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The Human Resources Management (HRM) minor is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the HR profession (e.g., recruiter, benefits administrator, or HR assistant) and/or service-oriented industries (e.g., assistant manager in retail or service operations). It will utilize lecture, case studies, teamwork, and hands-on experiential exercises to develop students’ knowledge and skills in HRM. The HRM minor leverages the resources and support of the School of Management (SOM), including the existing Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) student chapter/club.

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Admission Criteria

Applicants to the School of Management Human Resources Management minor program must be matriculating UB students in good academic standing who are in an approved major, have completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0; they must also have received a grade of C or better in PSY 101.
All majors, except for Business Administration, are eligible to apply to the HRM minor. Business Administration students are eligible to pursue the Leadership and Human Resources concentration instead of the minor.

Course Requirements

Required Courses (16 credits)

MGB 301LEC - Organizational Behavior and Administration Credits: 3
MGG 150LEC - Business and Society Credits: 3
MGI 301LEC - Human Resources Management and Labor Relations for Managers Credits: 3
MGI 416LEC - Talent Management Credits: 3
MGQ 201LR - Introduction to Statistics for Analytics Credits: 4

Two Electives (6 credits)

MGB 426LEC - People Analytics Credits: 3
MGB 437LEC - Leading High Performance Teams Credits: 3
MGI 417LEC - Performance and Rewards Management Credits: 3
MGI 440SEM - Theory & Practice of Negotiations Credits: 3

Total Credits Required for Minor: 22

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Program Distinction

A student in this minor is eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. Criteria are found under Academic Honors in the Policy and Procedure section of this Catalog. Program Distinction is noted on the official transcript.

Academic Requirements

UB and Minor GPA of 2.000 in required and elective courses is needed for completion of the human resources management minor.

Learning Outcomes

• Our graduates will develop foundational knowledge of core HRM functions, including recruitment, selection, performance management, reward systems, benefits administration, training and development, employee engagement and retention.
• Our graduates will develop foundational knowledge in leading and motivating employees to achieve high performance while maintaining a healthy work environment.
• Our graduates will demonstrate competencies in emotional and cultural intelligence, powerful and influential communication tactics, strategic thinking, teamwork, and inclusiveness.
• Our graduates will demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making skills to effectively solve problems, identify data-based solutions, resolve conflict, and navigate challenges in a constantly evolving work environment; and
• Our graduates will demonstrate ethical reasoning skills, understand the appropriate use of power, and a commitment to uphold the professional responsibilities of HR leaders.