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Old Dominion University offers a Minor in Human Resource Management (HRM). HRM is a specialized area within business focused on the effective management of an organization’s workforce. Every organization, from small start-ups to large multinational corporations requires skilled HR professionals. The HRM minor is ideal for students who want to complement their major with the skills to manage the human side of organizations, fostering environments where individuals and teams can thrive. The curriculum includes foundational courses in human resource management and organizational behavior, with electives offering opportunities to gain specialized knowledge in areas such as employee compensation, HR analytics, performance management, and staffing.
Program Highlights
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Occupations in the field of Human Resource Management are expected to grow at faster than average rates (5 – 8%) over the next 10 years.
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Both on-campus and online classes are offered to meet student needs and provide flexibility.
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Many students choose to complete internships to get real-world experience and earn course credit. Past students have interned with companies such as ADP, Amazon, Enterprise, Geico, TowneBank, and Huntington Ingalls Industries.
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Students have numerous opportunities for professional development and networking through ODU’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter, which has strong ties to the Hampton Roads professional SHRM chapter and HRVirginia.
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Careers
Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Perform activities in the human resource area. Includes employment specialists who screen, recruit, interview, and place workers.
Design and conduct training and development programs to improve individual and organizational performance. May analyze training needs.
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
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Requirements
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MGMT 325 must be completed as a prerequisite for the Human Resource Management (HRM) minor and is not included in the calculation of the grade point average for the minor. The minor in HRM requires the completion of MGMT 330, and MGMT 340 plus 6 hours of 300- or 400-level management courses focused in HRM. For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses specified as a requirement for the minor exclusive of prerequisite courses. In addition, a grade of C- or better is required in all human resource management courses counted toward the minor. A minimum of six hours in upper-level courses in the minor must be taken through courses offered by Old Dominion University. Please note that no more than six credits from the minor may “share” with other areas of the student’s curriculum.
Transfer
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Cost
Estimated rates for the 2025-26 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Ways to Save
Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.
Scholarships
Tanner Scholars and others available through Strome and the University. See https://www.odu.edu/business/students/fellows for more information.
Internships
Internships with major employers in region are abundant for business students. See https://www.odu.edu/internship for more information.
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