A human resources degree provides a general social science understanding of the complex nature of people and work. The human resources and labor relations major at MSU focuses on workforce education, training and development; laws governing employment and workplace rights; human decision-making and behavior in the labor market and workplace; and organizational strategies, policies and practices governing and influencing employee outcomes and performance.
ALUMNI PURSUITS
Graduates with a human resources degree pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of employee motivation and performance, work attitudes, leadership and negotiations.
Alumni work at:
- Al Ahali Bank of Kuwait
- Departments of transportation
- PM Environmental
- Prein&Newhof
- Professional sports organizations
- Government agencies
- Marketing firms
Alumni work as:
- Consultants
- Marketing advisers
- Health care professionals
- Real estate professionals and advisers
- Urban and regional planners
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