What can I do with a degree in Human Resource Management?

Training and Development

Thanks to your UMUC Human Resource Management degree, you will graduate prepared for a career in training and development. Help employees grow in their positions and give organizations the tools they need to improve and enhance their workflow.

Career Areas

• Industrial Training
• Technology Training
• Management Development
• Performance Improvement
• Organizational Change

Employers

• Corporate Universities
• Consulting Firms
• Manufacturing Companies
• Retail and Customer Service Industries
• Restaurant and Hotel Chains
• Business and Industry Training Facilities
• Educational Institutions

Strategies

Employ these strategies for rapid advancement in your career:

• Obtain related experience through internships and part-time or summer jobs.
• Develop the ability to comprehend operational systems and to process new information quickly.
• Acquire current knowledge of issues in technology, industry, and business education through professional association journals.
• Develop solid knowledge of the content area being addressed in training.
• Be prepared to start working in another area of human resources before moving into a training position.
• Learn about Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and compliance.
• Learn about International Organization for Standardization (ISO) criteria.