Human Resource Management| Major

About the Human Resource Management Program at Lake Erie College

The Human Resource Management major provides an in-depth focus on human resource functions and organizational behavior, offering a more specialized alternative to the broader Business Administration major. The program builds on a strong business foundation with coursework in supervision, leadership, change management, human resource administration, labor relations, and organizational behavior. It also provides excellent preparation for graduate school. Students are encouraged to participate in internships to gain real-world experience before graduation.

Major Requirements

Students must complete the following courses:

• Accounting

  • Accounting Principles I

  • Accounting Principles II

• Core Business Courses

  • Senior Seminar

  • Management Information Systems

  • Principles of Macroeconomics

  • Principles of Microeconomics

  • Corporate Finance

  • Business Law I

  • Marketing Principles

  • Introduction to Management

  • Business Statistics

• Human Resource Management Core

  • Human Resource Management

  • Supervision and Leadership

  • Organizational Behavior

HR Electives (Choose three):

• International Business

• Interviewing

• Personal Effectiveness in the World of Work

• Training and Development

• Labor Relations

• Internship in Management

Graduate Preparation

The curriculum is designed to accelerate students’ development into future business leaders through collaborative projects, case studies, and internships. The School of Business provides an excellent foundation for further graduate study.

Internships

Internships allow students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings while gaining valuable professional experience. Lake Erie College is committed to preparing graduates who are ready to excel in the workplace, bringing strong analytical and communication skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a drive for initiative and reliability.