Offutt School of Business
Human Resource Management
Human resource management is one of the top 10 highest demand programs in business.
Study in an exciting field that allows for human connection and the development of interdisciplinary skills in HR, ranging from talent attraction and training to employment and labor law.
Programs of Study
Concordia’s new human resource management minor and business major with a human resource management concentration are designed to produce well-rounded human resource graduates who can think critically, learn quickly, strategize, and problem solve.
Degree Requirements and Courses
The Offutt School of Business Difference
The human resource management program is flexible and hybrid, allowing students to engage with dedicated Concordia faculty while incorporating classwork into their busy schedules. A Concordia education will produce qualified specialized entry-level human resource management graduates who have the pedigree to get hired and the skillset to make an impact in their field on day one.
Dr. Shontarius Aikens, Associate Professor of Management
HR positions are available and needed in every city across the country. Employment in the industry will grow by 9% in the next decade. In response, the Offutt School of Business will now offer an HRM curriculum that provides students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be effective in the HR profession.
Hands-On Learning in the Community
The HR management concentration requires an internship within a human resources office, allowing students to gain valuable experience as well as connections throughout the community. The internship will also fulfill a Peak requirement toward graduation. This program provides the foundation for students to successfully pass the Society of Human Resource Managers first certification exam. Students will also have access to the Fargo-Moorhead SHRM organization and Concordia’s Entrepreneurship Club and Management Club.
Flexible Schedule
The human resource management curriculum is taught in a hybrid format. Most courses will be in-person classes in the Offutt School of Business’ Grant Center on campus, with four specialized HRM courses taught 100% online through our Rize Education partnership. The virtual classes will include an interactive framework, which enables students to work collaboratively on assignments. Learn where it’s most convenient for you!
“Taking courses online was definitely a good change of pace for me, as it allowed me to try a different strategy to learn. I have always felt supported by my professors from afar while taking these courses. It has allowed me to broaden my learning in a different way.”
Cassie Sieben ’25 | Major: Business Marketing; Minors: Communication Studies, Human Resource Management
Engage in Liberal Arts
Companies look for employees who not only have specialized HR skills but also have a liberal arts background. Graduates of Concordia’s HRM program will have the preferred combination of a liberal arts education, a specialized skillset, and competencies in human resource management. The HRM curriculum is also a pathway for students to earn the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional credential.
Career Paths
Positions in human resources are among the hardest to fill, and the field has developed into a broad set of competencies, including law, talent attraction, benefits, and employee health and culture. Students who study human resource management will be prepared to work in careers including:
- HR associate
- talent acquisition specialist
- HR analyst
- HR generalist
- HR operations specialist
Global, Ethical, Entrepreneurial
Our students attend classes in a state-of-the-art facility. They receive a hands-on educational experience, dedicated to developing global, ethical, entrepreneurial business leaders.
Contact
Dr. Shontarius D. Aikens
Associate Professor of Management
Business (Offutt School of Business – Academics), Master of Science in Nutrition/Dietetic Internship