Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The degree in Human Resource Management is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills needed for entry-level to mid-level Human Resource (HR) roles. Skilled HR professionals play a key role in fostering positive workplace environments, enhancing organizational performance, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and organizational policies. This program covers core principles of HR best practices preparing students to contribute in diverse work settings, including businesses, non-profits, government agencies, and healthcare organizations.
Award Outcomes
Demonstrate effective business communication skills.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate team building skills.
Demonstrate professional business behavior.
Apply talent management principles to enhance performance.
Demonstrate ways to resolve conflicts and influence stakeholders.
Apply payroll and financial principles to support operations.
Design HR practices that comply with legal standards.
Manage HR processes with software for accuracy.
Design and implement HR initiatives to meet goals.
Career Opportunities
Human Resources Assistant, Human Resource Specialist, Recruiter, Payroll Clerk, HR Coordinator, Benefits Administrator, Employee Relations Specialist, Training and Development Assistant, HR Generalist (Entry-Level), Talent Acquisition Assistant, Compensation Analyst, HR Administrator, Office Manager with HR Duties, Labor Relations Coordinator, HR Data Analyst – Entry Level, Manager with HR responsibilities.
Semester Sequence
Offered at both Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie
Second Semester
| ACCT1111 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN2060 | Business Research and Analytics | 3 |
| BUSN2080 | Project Management | 3 |
| BUSN2200 | Principles of Strategic Human Resource (HR) Management | 4 |
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| PHIL1100 | Critical Thinking for College Success | 3 |
Third Semester
| BUSN1075 | Business Conflict and Negotiation | 3 |
| BUSN2055 | Principles of Management | 4 |
| BUSN2205 | Employment Law and Labor Relations | 3 |
| BUSN2210 | Talent Recruitment and Selection | 3 |
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| Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 4 | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| BUSN2215 | Compensation, Benefits, and HR Software Applications | 3 |
| BUSN2220 | Training, Development, and Performance Management | 3 |
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| Choose one of the following: | |
| COMM1250 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| COMM1260 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM1280 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| Choose one of the following: | |
| Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 5 | 3 |
| Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 9 | 3 |
Graduation (60 credits)
This academic planning guide is a tool meant for students to discuss their schedule each semester with their faculty advisor. Some courses may be offered only once per year and only on one campus.
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
5/19/2025 : BP 2550 / EP 2551