Human Resource and Talent Management

Minor

Develop the talent management skills you need to manage an organization's most important resource: people. Learn to motivate workers with a minor in human resource management.

Why Minor in Human Resource Management?

A minor in human resource management complements many majors as it will teach you skills for any work environment. You will learn how to manage people, create a professional work environment and acquire talent. You will learn about best employment practices and motivational tools so employees can do their best work. With this minor, you will be prepared for leadership roles and career advancement in any field.

Why Study Human Resource Management at CSUN?

Experienced Faculty

Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the success of our students. Many are consultants to business and government organizations. This means they are at the forefront of their fields and teach hands-on, practical solutions.

Bigger and Better

Because the Human Resource Management minor is part of the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics, you will have access to more resources, world-class faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. We're one of the largest business schools in the country, with 7,000 students and an alumni network of more than 50,000.

What You'll Learn

In your Human Resource Management minor, you will learn how to manage and motivate people in your organization. You will also learn how to balance the needs of different groups within the organization, from customers to employees to managers.

In your core classes, you will learn:

  • Organizational behavior
  • Behavioral science
  • Management skills
  • Human resource policies
  • Organizational psychology

In your elective classes, you can choose to learn about the following topics:

  • Organizational change
  • Leadership in organizations
  • Negotiation and conflict management

You may also receive credit for an approved internship and/or approved independent study.

Curriculum

Careers & Outcomes

Graduates who minor in human resource management and have a business-related major typically find positions such as human resource manager or human resource analyst.

Recent graduates have found jobs in human resources at:

  • Los Robles Medical Center
  • Milgard Windows and Doors
  • Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
  • McNight & Associates
  • California Cannabis Testing Labs
  • Boston Scientific Corporation
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Are you interested in a career in human resources?

Join the CSUN chapter of Professionals in Human Resources Association. You'll learn from guest speakers, network with professionals, and be connected to the national PHIRA organization.

Minor Eligibility

This minor is not available to Management majors.

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