A career in human relations or management allows individuals to work in an interpersonal setting in diverse fields. Careers in human relations and management may also lead to leadership positions, and several alumni who have chosen this path work as either executives or community leaders.

Students interested in careers in human relations or management would benefit by specializing in Social Interaction, which will help students develop skills in both face-to-face and online communication and will provide them with a nuanced understanding of interpersonal communication that is necessary for those hoping to work in this field. Additionally, students may be interested in coursework in Communication and Culture which will aid students in understanding how people from different cultures’ communicate and enable them to communicate with a diverse population.

This career path offers a number of jobs. Some examples include the following:

• Corporate trainer
• Human relations/leadership consultant
• Industrial/labor relations consultant
• Job recruiter
• Motivational speaker
• Personnel manager

To further prepare for a career in human relations or management, students should also seek coursework in areas outside the department, including business, economics, and marketing. In addition, students may benefit from taken more specialized courses aimed at management and communication in the fields in which they hope to work, such as construction management, medicine, sales, etc.

A full list of internships available through the department can be accessed here.
For examples of jobs available in this field, see the below list of distinguished alumni who have successful careers in this field.