About our Human Resource Management Minor 

Our Minor in Human Resource Management examines the role of human resources in business. You will learn fundamental organizational processes that are developed and managed for continuous improvement by HR specialists. This Minor complements a variety of fields and major options if you are looking for a career in HR.

Why minor in HR at CWU? 

Every company needs hard-working, problem-solving HR professionals to recruit and manage employees, shape company culture, administer benefits, set policies, and serve as business partners to the organization’s leaders.

Program Highlights 

Where is this program offered? 

Ellensburg 
Online

How much does this program cost? 

Find out how much this program costs through the registrar.

Clubs and Student Organizations

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Careers and Outcomes 

The Human Resource Management program provides you with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter positions in demand such as:

• Labor Relations Specialist
• Training and Development Manager
• Compensation and Benefits Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Job Analysis Specialist

Our graduates have gone on to work at popular corporations such as Microsoft, Tesla, Amazon, Google, T-Mobile, and Facebook.

The Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellevue, WA area is ranked as a top paying state for Human Resource Managers, with an average annual income of $159,830!

Degree Information 

For information regarding admission requirements, required and elective courses, please reference the 2022-2023 Academic Catalog.

Questions? Contact us. 

To declare a major or minor program email cbadvising@cwu.edu with your student email for next steps. 

Do you just need to take a class to transfer back to your college or university? Please see our helpful instructions for taking a class as a non-degree seeking student.

CWU’s College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Only 5% of business schools globally earn the coveted designation.

For more information, reference our Accreditation information.