Human Resource Management

Busy corporations need individuals who can help them perform more effectively by caring for their employees from the time they become interested in the organization until long after they leave. Those individuals work in human resources. HR managers and specialists focus on such issues as recruiting and managing employees, staff training, compensation and benefits management, labor relations, and organizational development.

Mountain State University's Associate of Science in human resource management is offered through traditional study on the Beckley campus. Students on the Martinsburg campus can pursue the degree through a combination of traditional, independent, and online study.

What can I study in human resource management at MSU?

Courses in the human resource management program include accounting and economics, principles of finance, ethics, compensation management, recruiting and personnel selection, strategic HR management, and information systems management—all skills that will ensure our graduates find success in the field of human resources.

What career opportunities can I expect in human resource management?

An Associate of Science in Human Resource Management from Mountain State University prepares students for an entry-level HR position; offers supplementary studies for those working in other fields whose duties include HR management; or provides a strong foundation for additional study toward a bachelor's degree in human resources or business administration.

Positions available to MSU's human resource management graduates include employment services manager, training and development manager, occupational analyst, benefits specialist, corporate recruiter, salary administrative assistant, and more.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, HR positions are expected to have a ten-year job growth rate of 22 percent from 2008-2018, which is doublethe national average for alloccupations.