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Management: Human Resource Management

Learn how strong organizations recruit, develop, support and retain their people. EIU’s SHRM-aligned Human Resource Management concentration combines a broad business education with focused study of employment law, compensation, staffing and employee development.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science in Business
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 77 in Major
Careers
Compensation, Managers, Training
Management: Human Resource Management students at EIU

Why Study Management: Human Resource Management at EIU?

  • Study employment law, compensation, staffing and employee development through an HR-focused curriculum
  • Complete coursework aligned with Society for Human Resource Management curriculum guidelines
  • Combine specialized HR preparation with a broad understanding of finance, marketing, operations and business strategy
  • Prepare for career paths in recruiting, benefits, compensation, training, employee relations and talent development
  • Earn your degree through an AACSB-accredited School of Business
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"On top of that, the university is only about an hour from home, so I can stay close to the people and community that matter most to me. I also appreciate the small-town atmosphere of Charleston because it feels welcoming, comfortable, and easy to focus on. EIU felt like the right fit for my academic goals and personal life."
Kamee Lytle
Business Managment with a Concentration in Human Resources | Class of 2026
Kamee Lytle, Business Managment with a Concentration in Human Resources at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Complete an internship and observe how HR policies and practices operate in a professional workplace
  • Analyze staffing, compensation, employment law and employee development challenges
  • Develop professional communication skills through presentations, team assignments and applied projects
  • Participate in student organizations and connect with HR professionals, employers and alumni
  • Pursue independent study, research or other faculty-guided learning based on your interests
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Hands-On Experience, Management: Human Resource Management students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Human Resource Management prepares students to help organizations and their employees succeed. It is a strong choice for students who are people-oriented but also interested in business strategy, communication, data, employment practices and organizational problem-solving. Students complete a broad business and management foundation before taking specialized courses in employment law, compensation management, employee staffing and development.

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$143,837
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Compensation & Benefits Managers
  • Human Resources Managers
  • Training & Development Managers
  • Compliance Officers
  • Environmental Compliance Inspectors
  • Equal Opportunity Representatives &…
  • Government Property Inspectors &…
  • Coroners
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialists
  • Customs Brokers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit ConventionalConventional interest typeYou like order and detail. This work involves organizing information or data by following set procedures and rules, usually in an office.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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