What is the Human Resources and People Management Minor?
Human resources and people management involves the attraction, retention, development and deployment of an organization's most important asset: its human capital. There has never been a more exciting time to join this growing field, as organizations increasingly differentiate themselves through their people.
The minor equips students with the knowledge and applied skills to understand how HR functions as a strategic driver of organizational performance — from workforce planning and talent acquisition to compensation, analytics and employee development. The curriculum is formally aligned with the guidelines of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest HR professional organization, demonstrating to future employers that students have been educated in all areas considered essential for an HR practitioner.
What Can You Do with a Degree in Human Resources and People Management?
The curriculum is aligned with the guidelines of The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The program teaches students knowledge in critical thinking and inquiry, ethics, social justice, diversity and making well reasoned judgments personally and professionally. You will become well prepared to pursue a human resource management career as any of the following:
- Generalist
- Employee relations specialist
- Compensation specialist
- Human capital analyst
- Trainer
- Recruiting specialist
How Will Saint Joseph's University Prepare Me for a Career in Human Resources and People Management?
Saint Joseph's University's human resources and people management minor gives you a rigorous grounding in both the theory and practice of managing people effectively within an organization. You will learn to apply theories of human motivation and performance management, develop strategies for retaining top talent, and use data analytics to inform sound HR decision-making. The program connects these skills to broader business strategy, preparing you to understand how strong people management directly impacts organizational outcomes. Whether you pursue a dedicated HR career or take on people management responsibilities within a larger business role, this minor gives you a competitive edge in the job market.
Continue Your Education in Human Resources and People Management
Saint Joseph’s University offers a variety of graduate options to help further develop your human resources and people management skills and advance your career, including:
