Program Overview

Human Resource Management

Overview

Our program has achieved widespread recognition for the breadth of study offered. In addition to the management core, you’ll gain expertise in staffing, recruitment and placement — and in such crucial areas as organizational behavior, employment law, compensation, union-management relations, training and development.

This major continues to grow in importance as HR professionals are recognized as an integral part of the overall corporate governance team. Oswego's program aligns with Society for Human Resource Management guidelines to make graduates particularly current and marketable.

Curriculum

Bachelor of Science

Outcomes

• Learn about the sources and types of organizational behavior
• Gain knowledge about how to cultivate positive employee behavior, as well as how to prevent or mitigate negative habits
• Build knowledge about organizational structure, compensation and benefits
• Learn about management-labor interactions
• Develop an understanding of proper training methods and structures
• Attain a basic understanding of employment law and best practices

Career Opportunities

• Human resources
• Training and business development
• Non-profit management
• Government
• Law
• Industrial/organizational psychology

Program Resources

The Oswego Guarantee

• Timely course offerings
• High touch connections to alumni
• Small student to faculty ratio
• Limited room & board increases each year

Internships

Learn what it's like to work in a professional setting while still in school.

Co-Ops

Apply for this full-time, paid integrated learning experience that allows you to gain hands on experience in a professional environment.

Tuition and Costs

Our college education is affordable, see our in-state and out-of-state tuition and costs.

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