Human Resources Programs | Clarkson University

Learn How to Make a Positive Impact in Any Workplace

An organization is as strong as its talent. That is why learning how to attract, retain and develop the best employees is a crucial skill to have in the workplace — and gives you a major competitive edge in the job market.

That's why all undergraduate students at the Reh School of Business at Clarkson University are required to take courses in human resources, regardless of their major. Students graduate with the foundation and experience to be an asset to any human resources department. We also offer a graduate certificate for working adults who wish to take their expertise to the next level.

Why Study Human Resources at Clarkson?

Human resources courses are offered through the David D. Reh School of Business, one of the top business schools in the country, according to The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. We believe having a well-rounded understanding of human resources is crucial to any business-minded professional. It's why we require all of our business majors to take courses in the discipline — a rare feature that sets us apart from other business schools, where only 15 percent have a similar requirement.

Our approach is hands-on and strategic. In addition to learning fundamental concepts, our coursework applies problem-solving techniques to real-world scenarios and projects. Classes incorporate topics in human resource management, organizational behavior, policy and more.

We offer a minor in human resource management for students who want a more sustained focus in this exciting field. You can also select classes from a robust list of offerings. If you would like to pursue professional opportunities in the field, the Career Center can help you find high-quality internships. For working adults, we also offer an online graduate certificate in human resource management that can take your career to the next level.

Whether you take one human resources class or complete all the requirements for the minor, you set yourself apart for employers and graduate schools.

What You'll Learn

Courses touch on topics like:

Human resources management practices and systems
Human resources metrics
Laws and regulations
Negotiation
Organizational behavior
Performance management

Human Resources Management Minor

The minor in human resources management gives you a solid foundation on how to manage people in organizations. Learn how to select, train and develop top talent. Understand the best metrics and performance measurements to optimize your employee pool. Focus on innovative strategies that can enhance outcomes for both shareholders and employees. The minor consists of 15 credit hours and includes a capstone project where you design your own human resources tool, like a new hiring process.

Learn more about the human resources management minor.

Certificate in Human Resource Management

Gain the educational background necessary to make informed decisions in management related to human resource issues. This certificate is designed to equip professionals with the resources for the strategic, critical thinking necessary to optimize the hiring and retention needs of an organization. Courses are entirely online.

Learn more about the certificate in human resource management.

Hands-on Learning

Apply your knowledge in preparation for a career in human resources. For undergraduate students interested in this discipline, various co-curricular and extracurricular activities help you build additional experience:

The minor takes the basic topics learned in core business classes to the next level. We dove deeper into employee rights and learned how to implement HR policies to assist those in need and in protected classes. The professors bring a large amount of real-world experiences to the classroom
Micah Larrow '19 BS in Global Supply Chain Management with a minor in human resources management