Thinking about exploring undergraduate or graduate study within the School of Management and Labor Relations?

Explore our Department of Human Resource Management and Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations to see if our programs are the right fit for you! 

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Department of Human Resource Management (HRM)
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Department of Labor Studies & Employment Relations (LSER)

Learn more about SMLR Human Resource Management

Is Human Resource Management a good fit for me?

Human Resource Management could be a great fit for you if you are interested in learning more about:

  • Best practices in recruiting, interviewing and hiring employees
  • Strategic management of the workforce in the U.S. and globally
  • Designing effective compensation and benefits systems to motivate and retain employees
  • Employee training and development
  • People analytics and data-based decisions
  • Performance management
What careers could I have with a Human Resource Management degree?
  • Human resources manager
  • Human resources business partner
  • Recruiter
  • Compensation and benefits specialist
  • HR analytics specialist 
  • Many others

Learn more about SMLR Labor Studies and Employment Relations

Is Labor & Employment Relations a good fit for me?

Labor Studies and Employment Relations could be a great fit for you if you are interested in learning more about:

  • The big picture: Work today, the future of work, and/or the history of work
  • Workplace diversity and inclusion
  • Labor and employment law
  • Emerging forms of worker voice
  • Conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation
  • Labor relations strategies
  • Team dynamics and collaborative work
  • Public sector employment issues
What careers could I have with a Labor & Employment Relations degree?
  • Equal Employment Opportunity consultant
  • Labor relations, employee relations, or grievance case manager
  • Mediator or arbitrator
  • Leader of non-profit or community organization
  • Investigator for state or federal Department of Labor
  • Labor organizer
  • Many others