Human Resources Leadership

The concentration in Human Resources Leadership complements a solid grounding in management and leadership designed to equip the student to become a transformational leader. The concentration has been developed to allow business majors to broaden their skill base in a growing area and for HR professionals to move from the transactional side of their function to a transformational role in the future enterprise. The coursework aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of why such a change is needed in the leadership of the human resources function using a project-based learning model.

The structure of classes reinforces the importance of experiential and team-based learning. Students are teamed up and work together on projects and presentations inside and outside the classroom. Students are encouraged and expected to voice their opinions and reflect on their learning. Classes take many forms but generally consist of some lectures with real-life applications of theory, class discussions, reviews of assignments and presentations.

Aligned with Industry Standards
Muhlenberg's accelerated human resources leadership program is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), meaning graduates of our program can expect to be prepared with the skills, knowledge, and abilities organizations value most when hiring college graduates. 

Learning Goals
Human Resources Curriculum Map

Upon graduating from Muhlenberg College, students in the Accelerated Human Resources Leadership Program will be able to:

• Demonstrate written and oral communication skills appropriate for business situations.
• Apply knowledge of cultural issues and diversity to function effectively in global and local business environments. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of human resource functions to contribute toward business initiatives.
• Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to make sound decisions in the business environment.
• Recognize the ethical and corporate social responsibilities of organizations.
• Operate effectively when in teams both as a leader and as a member.
• Demonstrate knowledge of employee benefit concepts, plan design, administrative considerations and regulations governing employee benefit practices.
• Analyze issues related to the selection, motivation, and development of talent in a global context.

Review the  Accelerated Bachelor's of Business Administration Human Resources Leadership Program Sheet for course description information.