Minor in Human Resources Management
Any Indiana University students enrolled in a baccalaureate program may pursue the minor in Human Resources Management (HRM). Students who successfully complete the requirements for the public service or professional HRM track will have the minor conferred with their undergraduate degree.
Students who are pursuing the BSPA Management major should consult with their academic advisor to ensure they are following the policy on double counting courses.
Students must declare their intentions to receive a minor by completing an application, which is available online. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in courses taken specifically for the minor. At least 9 of the 15 credit hours must be taken on the IU Indianapolis campus. During their final term of enrollment, students must also apply to have the minor conferred with their degree by completing the O'Neill Graduation Application.
Public Service Track Curriculum (5 courses/15 credit hours)
Complete the following two courses:
- SPEA-V 170 Introduction to Public Affairs (3 cr.)
- SPEA-V 373 Human Resources Management in the Public Sector (3 cr.)
Choose three of the following courses:
- SPEA-V 265 Challenges in Social Policy (3 cr.)
- SPEA-V 366 Managing Behavior in Public Organizations (3 cr.)
- SPEA-V 367 Project Planning and Management (3 cr.)
- SPEA-V 435 Negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (3 cr.)
- SPEA-V 443 Managing Workforce Diversity (3 cr.)
- SPEA-V 450 Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs (3 cr.) - Approved Topics ONLY
Professional Track Curriculum (5 courses/15 credit hours)
Complete the following five courses:
- SPEA-V 373 Human Resource Management in the Public Sector or any approved 200-level or higher human resource management foundations course (3 cr.)
- SPEA–L 384 Employee Relations
- SPEA–L 386 Employment Planning and Processes
- SPEA–L 484 Foundations of Human Resource Development
- SPEA–L 486 Compensation and Benefits for HR Leader
