University of St. Thomas

When asked what one word best describes the human resources management major at St. Thomas, a faculty member replied, “prepared.”

A real student asks:

 

How will the human resources management major teach me to deal with different kinds of people professionally?

A human resources management faculty member responds: “Our courses focus on the common activities that human resource (HR) professionals perform in the various functions of the profession such as staffing and training. Managing workplace diversity is an integral part of the program.”

What jobs are possible with a Human Resources Management major?

What are recent graduates doing now?

Katie is a human resources professional for Accenture, which conducts many of the HR functions for Best Buy. Katie had an internship at Best Buy while completing her HR program and was asked to continue with Best Buy. She loves the challenges of developing new programs for a rapidly growing organization and one that is expanding into culturally diverse areas such as China.

What opportunities are there to bolster my resume while I'm in the program?

Internships. Because UST is located in the heart of a thriving business community, there are many opportunities for internships. Companies such as Target, Best Buy and 3M regularly employ our business students in a variety of work assignments.

Study abroad. Business students have many options for studying abroad as part of their business program. Many of our business students have done semester-long studies in London, Ireland, Rome, Madrid, Seville and Trier, Germany.

With a global business marketplace, study abroad opportunities give students the chance to experience different cultures. From these experiences, they bring a multicultural aspect to their organizational experiences. Moreover, study abroad helps students grow and learn about themselves, an important process for any leader or manager.

Faculty at work

Members of the Management Department are actively engaged in consulting with local and regional businesses. This keeps them current with the latest business practices, which they integrate into their teaching. They also are conducting research in areas such as human resource strategy, student intercultural development resulting from studying abroad, mid-career development and intercultural team development.