Human Resource Management, Minor - CPS, CPSO

Undergraduate

Human Resource Management

Gain foundational knowledge in HR practices, talent management, and organizational behavior to complement their career in human resources
2026
Degree
Minor
Location
Online
Courses
5
Credit
20 hrs.
Full-time
- -
Part-time
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College of Professional Studies

The online minor in Human Resource Management at the University of New Hampshire focuses on developing leadership and managerial skills for HR professionals. Students gain foundational knowledge in HR practices, talent management, and organizational behavior to complement their career in human resources. 

If you would like to add a minor to your degree program, please contact your advisor.

College of Professional Studies

What is Human Resources Management?

This minor develops skills for the varied and significant roles that the human resources professional fills in an organization. The minor focuses on developing leadership and managerial skills for the HR professional as an agent of organizational change in the workplace.

Why study Human Resources management at UNH College of Professional Studies?

A minor in human resource management can supplement any relevant field in gaining an understanding in leading people, employment laws, and aligning people with organizational strategies.

Potential Career Areas

  • Managerial role for any industry

Curriculum & Requirements

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Program Description
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This minor develops skills for the varied and significant roles that the human resources professional fills in an organization. The minor focuses on developing leadership and managerial skills for the HR professional as an agent of organizational change in the workplace.
 
NOTE: This minor may not be declared with the following major: BS Human Resource Management.
 
 
 
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Requirements for the Program
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All minor courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C-, and a 2.0 grade point average must be maintained in courses for the minor. Two courses must be at the upper level (600 or 700). Only 8 credits may overlap between major and minor.

Minor Requirements

HRM 420Human Resource Management4
HRM 470Human Resource Application in Today's Organizations4
HRM 710Law and Ethics in Human Resource Management4
MGMT 566Organizational Behavior4
Select one of the following:4
HRM 580
Change Management
HRM 635
Managing Conflict
HRM 660
Recruitment, Selection, and Employee Development
HRM 680
Compensation and Performance Management
Total Credits20
 
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Program Learning Outcomes 

Students will have the opportunity to:

  • Apply key concepts and legal/ethical frameworks in human resources to effectively resolving real or potential challenges in organizations.
  • Ask critical questions about information and research in the field of human resources.