Human Resource Management

Why choose human resource management at North Central College?

Unlike traditional business schools, North Central integrates courses in psychology, sociology and gender and women's studies into its human resource management curriculum. This interdisciplinary approach will deepen your understanding of what makes people tick—which in turn will help you identify and leverage their motivations to meet business goals, draw out their best and create a productive work environment.

You can also:

Travel, study and work internationally through our study abroad and international internship programs.
Identify job opportunities through faculty and alumni networks and our Career Development Center.
Apply what you’ve learned in class through campus organizations like Enactus.

Students connect with professionals through HR group

North Central College’s Student Human Resources Group gains charter status with HR organization, opportunities to network and learn from HR professionals.

Students may apply by Feb. 20 for Rall Symposium for Undergraduate Research

Students may apply by Feb. 20 to present their original research at the College’s 16th annual Rall Symposium for Undergraduate Research May 14.

Verandah courses

Verandah experiences are intellectually and personally stimulating for students and faculty.

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Internships

Fitness management, Good Samaritan Health & Wellness, Downers Grove, IL
Intern, Kane County Cougars professional baseball, Geneva, IL
Human resource generalist, Judge & Dolph, Wood Dale, IL
Human resource generalist, Business Innovation Services, Naperville

Careers

Recent graduates in human resource management include:

Compensation analyst, Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL
Human resource representative, Kerry Ingredients, Melrose Park, IL
Human resource administrator, Wirtz Beverage Illinois, Schaumburg, IL

Stephania Rodriguez

Human Resource Management major

“I chose human resource management because it gives me flexibility to take a more in-depth look at a specific area in business,” says Stephania. “North Central does a great job allowing students to pursue the type of career they want without having to stick to generic majors.”

Stephania’s classes have expanded her view of the business world and she plans to expand her views even further by studying abroad. “With North Central’s help, I’m looking at studying in Italy at the Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan. It offers challenging courses in business that could help me in the future.”

Stephania is keeping her eye on the many internships that focus on business-type careers. “Our Career...

Andrielle Baggett

Human Resource Management major

Andrielle’s passion for human resource management began as an outgrowth of her internship as a human resources intern for Blue Sales and Marketing in Schaumburg, IL. She has grown to love the field even more as she explores its many aspects, including sociology, psychology, speech and business. “I learn so much in my business courses,” she says. “I enjoy participating in class discussions to better my understanding.” Andrielle has expanded her knowledge outside the classroom as well. Taking a leadership position as co-president of the Black Student Association has helped her grow professionally. “The opportunity helped me as an human resource management major to learn more about planning, development and...

Todd Tabor

Human Resource Management and Psychology double major

Todd’s interest in people’s motivations and perceptions led him to major in North Central’s human resource management program.

“Work is a big part of people’s lives, so understanding what factors affect people’s attitudes and motivations in the workplace is very significant. The HR courses emphasize that knowledge of these areas can help businesses be more effective.”

The courses included business, psychology, sociology and ethics, giving students like Todd a well-rounded, interdisciplinary understanding of the issues human resource professionals face. Todd says the discussion-based classes and faculty are highlights of his North Central experience.

Todd also studied abroad in France, Italy...

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