Lead with the skills every employer values.
The human resource management (HRM) minor equips you with the people-centered expertise that drives organizational success. You will learn how recruiting, training, and compensation systems enhance performance and culture- skills that make you a standout candidate in any industry. Regardless of your undergraduate major, this minor adds a valuable leadership and collaboration dimension to your degree. This minor is open to any student at Fairfield University.
Shape a career at the heart of business.
If you are interested in building a career focused on people, performance, and strategy, this minor opens the door to various roles in human resources. Through courses like Advanced Topics in HR Management and Talent Acquisition, you will gain firsthand insight into staffing, employee relations, compensation, AI, and analytics. This foundation prepares you for HR positions in a wide range of organizations—or for graduate study in management or organizational leadership.