HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SUGGESTED MINORS
This program is academically aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). As a result, students in their final year will have eligibility to register for the SHRM-Certified Professional Examinations.
Courses included in the curriculum include but are not limited to: Strategic HRM, Staffing Organizations, Compensation and Benefits, Employment Law, Organizational Development and Managing Change, Managing Diversity and Inclusion, Labor Relations, Training and Development.
CAREER COMPETENCIES
SUCCESS AS A SAINT
Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.
Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach.
Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.
Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.
HOW TO USE THIS MAP
Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.
Counseling Coaching Professional Communication Sport Business Communication Critical Thinking Equity & Inclusion Professionalism
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Review your 4-year degree plan and the academic catalog
Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly
Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office
Consider adding a minor another field such as Counseling
FIRST YEAR MIDDLE DEVELOP
Meet with your new faculty progress to degree
Join an on-campus organization to gain more connections
Explore volunteer and service-learning opportunities or job-shadowing
Participate in cultural the Professionalism Panel
Participate in speaker and special events hosted by the College of Business
Get involved with a SHRM and network with practitioners Attend the Fall Internship industry-based internship
Create Handshake account
Create a LinkedIn profile
Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice
Explore average salaries for your career
Start finalizing your resume
Invest in proper business Career Closet
Begin researching the HR & narrow down to
Attend the Fall Graduate options and start applying
LEARNING & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
LEARNING EVERYWHERE PREPARE FOR SUCCESS
ENGAGE
YEARS FINAL YEAR
minor or certificate in Accounting, Economics or faculty advisor to check
SAINTS ADVANTAGE
Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.
CAREER PATHS
Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements
Complete your senior capstone or enroll in ID 400 - a course that can assist you in finalizing your job search documents
Apply to graduate
events on campus such as Panel or Etiquette Dinner
SHRM Student Chapter practitioners
Internship Fair and apply for an internship resume business attire or visit the Saints
the different career paths in to top 3 choices
Graduate School Fair to explore applying
Finalize your elevator pitch and attend the Spring Career Fair
Register and prep for SHRM-Certified Professional Examination
Schedule a mock interview with the Center for Career & Professional Development
EDUCATION
Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you are ready for the workforce
Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references
Apply for jobs in your field
SKILLS
MIDDLE
HR
Employee Benefits
Talent
Human
FURTHER
MBA SHRM
Business Partner
Manager
Acquisition Specialist
Director of Industiral Relations
Resources Manager
Certification HR Management Certificate Masters in HRM or Global HRM
Leadership
Consultation
Global
Ethical
& Navigation
Relationship management
mindset
practice
GRADUATE SUCCESS
The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2022 graduate
Most instructors are Certified Professionals in HRM.
Human Resource Management is the 13th most popular major in the state of South Carolina. Our program was recently ranked No. 1 in the state for “Best Value.”
In addition to the major in Human Resource Management, all students will also receive a minor in Business Administration.
Study options include Day and Online.
LIFE AFTER GRADUATION
Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:
Lindsay Bartholomew
Justin Davis
Katie Jones
Tom LeGrand
Katie Maher
Stacey Mason
Michelle Phillips-Meek
Kelly Tillinghast
“Limestone University allowed me to further my exposure to a variety of Human Resource topics. By obtaining my Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, I have a greater opportunity to advance my career to the next level. I registered for the SHRMCP Exam straight after graduation in December 2021 and got certified by SHRM in July 2022!”
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
HUMAN
College Drive
South Carolina 29340
limestone.edu/human-resource-management 1115
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Jessica Kern - SHRM-SCP -‘21 HR Business Partner - Southern First Bank
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