Human Resource Management

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Introduction

Committing yourself to the employees of a company is what a major in Human Resource Management is about. This industry focuses on selecting qualified employees, providing guidance to new employees, and helping employees to undergo personal and professional growth. Would you like to learn more about these processes? Then a major in Human Resource management might be the right fit for you.

Majors

The labor market is rapidly changing. This means that a major in Human Resource Management is quite innovative. Students will learn concepts and skills for making the most of the company’s human resources. Topics covered are training and development, labour and employment law, and leadership and team building. Also, the principles of hiring and fulfilling vacancies are a top priority in this particular major.

Interview with a Human Resource Management student

MET Limeng (20) Is studying Human Resource Management in year 2. He chose this major because he wants to become a good Human Resource Manager and a good leader. So far he is pleased with his choice, also because he has learnt more about using the computer. When he completes this major, he plans to work for others to get more experience and later have his own business.

Limeng advises students who are interested in this major to study Mathematics, learn foreign languages and read more about human resource management.

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

Graduates are now working as:

  • Human resource managers
  • Company advisors
  • Recruiters
  • Career counselors

Interview with a professional

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