Human Resource Management
Managment and Human Resources Department
Advising Information
Advisor: Lindsey Thurgood
Office: Business 309
Phone Number 435.797.2272
Email: Lindsey.thurgood@usu.edu
Why choose a degree in human resource management?
A human resource management degree focuses on helping students gain the skills to provide, develop, and maintain a productive workforce. Subject areas include recruiting employees, determining tasks to be performed, matching the person with the job, determining compensation and benefits, evaluating performance, training and development, and following legal and ethical employment practices.
What types of jobs are available to those with a degree in human resource management?
Students graduating with a degree in Human Resource Management are prepared to assume entry level management and HR specialist positions in a variety of private and public sector settings.
Degree path in Human Resource Management:
Completing degree requirments is necessary to prepare for a job in this field. A relevant internship is highly recommended along with participation in the student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management and the successful completion of the Professional Human Resource Certification (PHR) through the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI).
Student Experiences
"While studying in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business , I was impressed with the fact that the faculty and staff of the MHR Department are dedicated to each individual student and making sure they have the education necessary to succeed in the real world. This is just one reason why Utah State has the best MHR Department in the state of Utah."
Brandon Dansie
"I love the program here because it is so easy to get involved and the faculty is very willing to help. Participating in HR Games and SHRM have been great supplements to my classes and fun opportunities to network and make friends. I wouldn’t change anything about my experience and ’m proud to be in the HR program at Utah State."
Celeste Porter