Why Study Human Resource Management?
Human Resource Management professionals assist organizations to achieve higher productivity and profitability by devising and implementing HR related strategies, minimizing legal risks, and advocating for employee well-being.
Study the Business of People
Explore how organizations recruit, develop, and retain talent while learning how workplace policies and leadership influence success.
Apply HR Concepts Through Experiential Learning
We partner with local businesses and nonprofit organizations to develop HR consulting projects where students apply knowledge and skills to real workplace challenges throughout the curriculum.
Prepare for the Profession
Being aligned with the Society for Human Resources Management Body of Applied Knowledge and Skills (SHRM-BASK), our curriculum prepares students to take the professional certification (SHRM-CP) exam prior to graduation.
What You'll Study
Human Resource Management students examine how organizations attract, develop, support, and retain employees. Coursework combines business fundamentals with the study of talent management, workplace policy, leadership, organizational behavior, and employee relations.
Knowledge and Skills You'll Develop:
Employment laws and regulations
Talent acquisition and development
Compensation and benefit management
Performance management and employee development
Employee relations and negotiations
Leadership and change management
HR Analytics and Organizational Research
HR consultancy and problem-solving
Where This Can Take You
Human Resource Management graduates help organizations attract talent, strengthen workplace culture, and support organizational success. Their skills apply across industries wherever effective leadership and workforce management are essential.
Talent Acquisition and Recruiting
Students prepare for roles that involve recruiting, selection, workforce planning, and employee engagement. Coursework explores how organizations attract and retain talent while building effective teams.
Ashlyn Zatopek ’23 combined Trinity's HRM major with a Valero internship and nonprofit consulting experience, building a foundation in talent acquisition and organizational development.
Compensation, Performance, and Organizational Development
Students study how organizations evaluate performance, design compensation systems, support employee development, and foster workplace success. These functions help organizations attract, motivate, and retain employees.
Meghan Desai ’21 leveraged Trinity's HRM curriculum and internship experiences to launch a career focused on people operations and organizational development.
Employee Relations and Workplace Policy
HR professionals help organizations navigate workplace policies, employee engagement, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. Students learn how workplace decisions shape both employee experiences and organizational success.
Trinity HRM students partnered with a San Antonio nonprofit organization to examine employee retention challenges, conduct research, and deliver consulting recommendations.
Graduate Study and Broader Leadership Paths
The program also prepares students for graduate work such as a J.D., MBA, M.S. in Human Resource Management, M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, or Ph.D. in Management.
Advising and Next Steps
Students interested in the Human Resource Management major are encouraged to:
Talk with their academic adviser about fitting the major into their degree plan. Review the course catalog for detailed requirements.