Human Resources Minor

Program Coordinator/Contact
Eluned Jones, Department Head
Department of Economics
Scobey Hall 138
605-688-4141
E-mail: eluned.jones@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/econ
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Program Information
The minor in Human Resources will provide a focus to help students who are interested in building their knowledge base and skills in the primary areas of human resources including employee recruitment, retention, training, and compensation. The coursework focuses on issues related to the effective management of human resources in public agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations.  It integrates knowledge from sociology, human resources, business, and psychology.

Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates with a minor in Human Resources will be able to:

• explain the interdisciplinary nature of the study of work and labor relations;
• describe how social forces and employment law shape work, industry, and workers’ lives;
• comprehend the nature, aspects, and theories of organizational culture as they relate to job design, workplace planning, and the strategic management of human resources;
• apply theories and practices to the solution of problems related to the recruitment, selection, training, development, and compensation of employees;
• evaluate modern approaches to outcomes measurement and performance management; and
• value the importance of diversity and ethical decision making in the workplace.

Course Delivery Format
The program offers courses on campus and online.