Human Resource Management
Major
Human resource management major at CMU
Curious about a career helping businesses and employees thrive? HR professionals match talent with jobs, benefiting both companies and workers. Learn to recruit, select, and retain top performers, giving organizations a competitive edge. Build successful teams and create positive workplaces. Explore our human resources management major and be a part of our Department of Management within the College of Business Administration!
AT A GLANCE
Why our human resource management major?
Great HR managers grasp both business leadership and what motivates individuals to excel. We cover both aspects comprehensively. You'll gain a solid understanding of business fundamentals such as accounting and finance, while also delving into recruitment, compensation, training, labor relations, and more. Learning from experienced faculty and staff adds depth to your education, providing insights and real-world examples that enhance your understanding and preparedness for making meaningful contributions as part of any leadership team.
Organizations rely on their people to succeed. Human resources managers are the ones who build and nurture that workforce. At Central Michigan University, our human resources management major offers hands-on experience in hiring industry experts.
What will you learn as a human resource management major?
As a human resource management major, you will:
- Get real-world ready: Collaborate with Michigan companies as part of your regular classes. Students have helped companies such as Dow Corning, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Thomson Reuters on recruitment, training and development.
- Level up your skills: Benefit from professional development opportunities through our Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) chapter.
- Stand out in your industry: Study at our top-rated College of Business Administration, where every undergraduate program is certified by the AACSB.
Careers for human resource management majors
Every business needs people, and human resource management graduates recruit, hire and train individuals in every industry.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Physician Recruiter | $56,086 |
| Employee Relations Specialist | $89,980 |
| Human Resources Consultant | $75,593 |
| Director of Compensation/Benefits | $136,380 |
| Human Resources Manager | $136,350 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $73,080 |
| Human Resources Assistant | $46,900 |
| Benefits Coordinator | $52,714 |
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