Human Resource Management Major and Learning Outcomes

Human Resource Management Major Mission Statement

The mission of the Human Resource Management Major is to provide a high-value business educational experience within the Salesian tradition. The major is characterized by a strong faculty-student community; a compassionate and collegial working environment; the advancement of knowledge through high-quality teaching and academic programs, effective communication, and relevant experiential learning; and student engagement with the business world.

Human Resource Management Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate from DeSales University with a major in human resource management will be able to:

1. understand the role of Human Resources as a strategic business partner and change management resource within organizations;
2. apply skills across the full range of talent management activities (hiring, staff development, career management, performance evaluation, reward systems) for a diverse and global workforce;
3. develop skills in areas of conflict management,  employee relations, and  negotiations;
4. understand employment law, especially as it applies to ethics and social responsibility;
5. identify the issues involved with creating safe and engaging workplaces.

This business program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

HR courses are offered only through the Adult Studies program, and the one-credit workshops are available to any business major.