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Human Resource Management

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Minor

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Charles F. Dolan School of Business
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Fairfield's human resource management minor offers students the opportunity to strengthen their people management and organizational leadership skills.

What You'll Learn and Do

Lead with the skills every employer values.

The human resource management (HRM) minor equips you with the people-centered expertise that drives organizational success. You will learn how recruiting, training, and compensation systems enhance performance and culture- skills that make you a standout candidate in any industry. Regardless of your undergraduate major, this minor adds a valuable leadership and collaboration dimension to your degree. This minor is open to any student at Fairfield University.

Shape a career at the heart of business.

If you are interested in building a career focused on people, performance, and strategy, this minor opens the door to various roles in human resources. Through courses like Advanced Topics in HR Management and Talent Acquisition, you will gain firsthand insight into staffing, employee relations, compensation, AI, and analytics. This foundation prepares you for HR positions in a wide range of organizations—or for graduate study in management or organizational leadership.

Develop the people skills that drive workplace success.

Every successful organization depends on employees who can build relationships, foster collaboration, and understand what motivates others. The Human Resource Management minor helps you strengthen these people-focused skills through courses in negotiations, conflict management, diversity, performance management and talent acquisition. By combining this minor with your major, you will gain the insight to work effectively with others, support positive workplace culture, and contribute to teams that perform at their best.

Experience the Dolan advantage.

Fairfield Dolan is nationally recognized for its excellence in business education. By pursuing a minor within the Management Department, you’ll benefit from expert faculty, real-world projects, and Dolan’s strong network of business professionals, all while strengthening your ability to lead and collaborate effectively.

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Course Requirements

Human Resource Management Minor

15 credits

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Undergraduate Admission
admis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4100

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The Dolan Career Development Center provides professional development services for Dolan students to enrich their academic experiences and inspire tomorrow's business leaders.

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