Bachelor's in Human Resource Management

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various disciplines, including liberal arts, sciences, engineering, business, and the arts. Rutgers' strengths lie in its robust research initiatives and its status as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). With a world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities, the university provides students with valuable opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research and innovation. Rutgers New Brunswick's central location in the culturally rich region of New Brunswick, along with its diverse student body, creates a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Through its dedication to academic rigor, research, and a commitment to social impact, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, prepares graduates to excel in their careers and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world at large.

The Human Resource Management (HRM) major is a multidisciplinary major that draws heavily from business strategy, psychology, economics, and sociology. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the human resource field is projected to grow significantly in the next decade, opening up employment opportunities to those with training in the field. Although many of these opportunities will be in human resource departments, other managerial positions often have significant human resource responsibilities as well—making an education in human resources a truly valuable skill for you to have across many departments and industries. Past Rutgers HRM graduates are currently working in leadership positions in some of the largest companies around the world. In choosing the HRM major you will gain valuable business knowledge without having to pursue a complete business degree. Particularly if you are majoring in a social science such as psychology, economics, communications—an HRM major can provide you with a business perspective that will prepare you for a successful corporate, consulting, or government career.