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Why pursue a human resource management degree at North Central College?

Human resource professionals are responsible for a variety of tasks that attract, retain and motivate employees and meet business goals. Our human resource management program is designed to give you a comprehensive business core and crucial skills in staffing and recruiting, compensation and benefits, employee training and development, labor law and regulations, employee relations, and employee wellness and safety responsibilities. At North Central, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in HR training. This will prepare you to work in private organizations, the government sector, or attend graduate school. Every human resource professional is critical to an employee-oriented, productive, and safe workplace, making HR a crucial function of every organization.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN

  • Recruiting new talent for organizations
  • Leading training and development efforts
  • Managing compensation and benefits for employees

then a degree in HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT degree might be for you. 

Why study human resource management at North Central College? 

In the Classroom

Coursework topics: 

  • 11-course comprehensive business core (including Corporate Finance, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting)
  • Business law
  • Compensation and performance management
  • Ethics
  • Human resources management
  • Industrial psychology
  • Intercultural communication
  • International human resource management
  • Management of organizations
  • Market research
  • Personality
  • Staffing and employment law
  • Training and development

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Beyond the Classroom

As a human resource management major, you can: 

  • Simulate trading and access thousands of proprietary reports in the Bloomberg Finance Lab, equipped with ten dual-monitor workstations, Bloomberg Terminal software, and Bloomberg’s unique keyboards.
  • Become “Bloomberg certified” by completing a series of advanced financial modules in our Bloomberg Finance Lab.
  • Get involved in a variety of business organizations.
  • Travel, study and work internationally through our education abroad and international internship programs.
  • Apply for internships and jobs through robust faculty and alumni networks or the Center for Career and Professional Development

More Department information

Human Resource Management, B.B.A.

Human Resource Management prepares students to manage the employees of organizations in the private or government sectors. Students learn the legal, theoretical and practical aspects of staffing, motivating, rewarding, assessing performance and disciplining employees in union and non-union settings. Those interested in graduate studies may pursue the MBA, MA of Industrial Relations or the MA of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

For additional programs and courses in this department, see Management and Marketing.

Common SBE Core

Human Resource Management Courses

Electives

Four credit hours from the following:

Human Resource Management Minor

Human Resource Management prepares students to manage the employees of organizations in the private or government sectors. Students learn the legal, theoretical and practical aspects of staffing, motivating, rewarding, assessing performance and disciplining employees in union and non-union settings. Those interested in graduate studies may pursue the M.B.A., M.A. of Industrial Relations or the M.A. of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

For additional programs and courses in this department, see Management and Marketing.

A minimum 23 credit hours, including:

Elective

12 credit hours from the folloiwng:

Human Resource Management Internships and Jobs

A North Central education integrates career preparation with rich academic study. Our Human Resources Department encourages you to refine and apply your knowledge while pursuing your bachelor’s degree. Here you'll learn to think independently and work globally to solve an organization's problems concerning employee relations and leadership.

Internships

Students interned at the following organizations:

  • Arete Event Staffing
  • District 228
  • DuPage Children’s Museum
  • Fastenal
  • Flavorchem Corporation
  • Geneseo
  • Good Samaritan
  • Genesis Healthy Systems
  • Hammond Henry Hospital
  • Hendrickson Bumper and Trim
  • Johnson Service Group
  • Jonathan Wesley Inc.
  • Northwestern Medicine
  • State Farm Insurance
  • Toys R Us Warehouse
  • Village of Schaumburg HR Department

Careers

HR Management Graduates employed with the following companies:

  • Aquilon Energy Services, Inc.
  • DeVry Education Group
  • Eclipse Telecom, LLC
  • Flavorchem Corporation
  • Genesis
  • Johnson Service Group, Inc.
  • JRi Shocks/MSI Defense Solutions
  • Kohl’s
  • Military Deli & Bakery Services
  • Motorola Marketing Solutions
  • Northwestern Medicine

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Merit scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment - these are just some of the resources available to you. Over 95 percent of students and 100 percent of all eligible students receive aid. Let our team partner with you in finding the best value for your education.

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Human Resource Management Student Profile

Erica Johnson '24

Meet Erica Johnson, a standout high jumper on North Central's track and field team who excels both on and off the field. Recently honored with two prestigious awards, including the 2023 Lincoln Laureate, Johnson embodies leadership and service, epitomizing excellence in academics and extracurricular activities. Her dedication to Cardinal Pride extends beyond athletics, as she actively contributes to various campus organizations and initiatives. Discover how Johnson's journey exemplifies the spirit of community and achievement at North Central College.

Erica Johnson