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Human Capital Management Leadership

Human Capital Management Leadership

The major in Human Capital Management and Leadership (HCML) prepares graduates to understand how the best organizations attract, develop, and lead their talent to create sustained competitive advantage. Graduates will develop knowledge and skills in organizational behavior; human resource management; effective leadership; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and strategic management. The curriculum highlights understanding and implementing best evidence-based and ethical practices associated with human capital consulting, leading organizations, change management, employee engagement and motivation, cross cultural management, talent acquisition, employment law, compensation, executive decision making and strategy, human resource management, conflict resolution and negotiations. The HCML curriculum is approved by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) for alignment with the Society's undergraduate curriculum requirements.

2024-2025 Term Restrictions

Fall Only Courses: MGT 402, MGT 406, MGT 414, MGT 474

Spring Only Courses: MGT 404, MGT 416

Not being offered during AY 2024-2025: MGT 405

Skills

  • Measure employee performance
  • Understand the legal environment of employment
  • Motivate and lead self and others
  • Initiate organizational change
  • Understand and facilitate diversity, equity & inclusion in organizations
  • Gather, organize, and analyze behavioral information related to individual group and organizational performance
  • Resolve ethical dilemmas
  • Attract, select, and reward employees

Top Employers

  • EY
  • KPMG
  • Cintas
  • Proctor & Gamble
  • Salesforce
  • West Monroe
  • Protiviti
  • Amazon
  • DHL

Career Opportunities

  • Human Capital Consulting/People Advisory
  • Leadership & Management
  • Human Resource Management including:
    • Talent Acquisition/Recruiting
    • Training & Development
    • Compensation
    • Employee Relations
    • Human Resource Generalists
    • Human Resource Business Partners
    • People Analytics/HR Analytics/People Operations

Sample Plans

Choose the academic year that you began at Miami:

2023-2024

This sample plan is a supplement to your Degree Audit Report. Consult with your advisor on a regular basis for individual academic planning. Sequencing of Miami Plan courses is flexible.

IC = Intercultural Consciousness
FYIC = First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104)

*BUS 284 fulfills Advanced Writing.

First Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
FYIC 8
MTH 141 or 151 5
ENG 111 3
BUS 106 1
Total Semester Hours 17

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
CSE 148 3
ISA 125 3
Natural Science 3
Creative Arts 3
DEI 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Second Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
ACC 221 or ACC 222 3
ECO 201 or ECO 202 3
ISA 235 3
MGT 291 3
Natural Science + Lab 4
Total Semester Hours 16

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
ACC 222 or ACC 221 3
ECO 202 or ECO 201 3
BUS 284* 3
MGT 295 3
Humanities 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Third Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT 303 3
MGT 304 or MGT 415 3
ISA 225 3
MKT 291 3
Intercultural Consciousness (IC) 3
Total Semester Hours 15

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT 415 or MGT 304 3
HCML Elective 3
FIN 301 3
Global Inquiry 3
Signature Inquiry 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Fourth Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT 474 (Fall Only) 3
HCML Elective 3
BLS 342 3
Signature Inquiry 3
Non-business Elective(s) 4
Total Semester Hours 16

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT 495 (Capstone) 3
HCML Elective 3
Signature Inquiry 3
IC or Global Inquiry 3
Elective 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Departmental Notes:

  • A 2.0 GPA in all major courses (including MGT 291) is required to graduate.
  • MGT 495 satisfies the Business Capstone Requirement.
  • MGT 474 satisfies the Experiential Learning Requirement.
  • Fall only courses: MGT 474
  • MGT elective options may not be offered every semester.
    • Check the Course List for updated availability.
    • For course planning, students should spread HCML electives over several semesters.
  • Refer to the 2023-2024 General Bulletin for course pre-and/or co-requisite requirements
  • For more information, visit the Human Capital Management and Leadership Department website.

General Requirements:

  • Students must earn 124 hours to graduate; minimum of 52 hours of non-business coursework required.
  • 2.0 GPA overall and 2.0 GPA in business required to graduate.
  • The Miami Plan Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) requirement will satisfy the Business Diversity requirement.
  • First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104) satisfies the Miami Plan Experiential Learning requirement.

2022-2023

This sample plan is a supplement to your Degree Audit Report. Consult with your advisor on a regular basis for individual academic planning. Sequencing of Global Miami Plan courses is flexible.

IP = Intercultural Perspectives
FYIC = First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104)

First Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MTH 141 or 151 5
FYIC 8
ENG 111 3
BUS 106 1
Total Semester Hours 17

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
CSE 148 3
ISA/STA 125 3
Diversity/IP 3
Physical Science 3
Humanities 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Second Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
ACC 221 3
ECO 201 3
ISA 225 3
Biological Science & Lab 4
MGT 291 3
Total Semester Hours 16

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
ACC 222 3
ECO 202 3
BUS 284 3
Creative Arts 3
MGT 295 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Third Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT 303 3
MGT 304 or 415 3
FIN 301 3
MKT 291 3
Global Perspectives 3
Total Semester Hours 15

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT 415 or 304 3
MGT Elective 3
ISA 235 3
Thematic Sequence 3
Elective 4
Total Semester Hours 16

Fourth Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT Elective 3
MGT 474 (Fall Only) 3
Thematic Sequence 3
BLS 342 3
Elective 3
Total Semester Hours 15

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT Elective 3
MGT 495 (Capstone) 3
Thematic Sequence 3
Global Perspectives 3
Elective 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Departmental Notes:

  • A 2.0 GPA in all major courses (including MGT 291) is required to graduate.
  • MGT 495 satisfies the Business Capstone Requirement
  • MGT 474 satisfies the Experiential Learning Requirement
  • Spring only courses: MGT 405, MGT 406
  • Fall only courses: MGT 402*, MGT 404, MGT 416, and MGT 474
  • For more information, visit the FSB website: fsb.miamioh.edu
  • MGT 304 and MGT 402* satisfy GMP Intercultural Perspectives, MGT 402* satisfies Business Diversity Requirement
  • Additional Resources:

*Course offered infrequently.

General Requirements:

  • Must earn 124 hours to graduate; minimum of 52 hours of non-business coursework required.
  • 2.0 GPA overall and 2.0 GPA in business required to graduate.
  • FSB students must select a non-business thematic sequence (some exceptions—consult your advisor).
  • Diversity courses may meet GMP Intercultural Perspectives.
  • Pre-requisite information available in the Miami Bulletin.
  • First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104) satisfies GMP Experiential Learning.
  • BUS 284 fulfills Advanced Writing.

2021-2022

This sample plan is a supplement to your Degree Audit Report. Consult with your advisor on a regular basis for individual academic planning. The sequencing of Global Miami Plan courses is flexible.

IP = Intercultural Perspectives
FYIC = First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104)

First Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
FYIC 8
MTH 141 or 151 5
ENG 111 3
BUS 106 1
Total Semester Hours 17

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
CSE 148 3
ISA/STA 125 3
Creative Arts 3
Physical Science 3
Global Perspectives 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Second Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
ACC 221 3
ECO 201 3
ISA 225 3
Biological Science & Lab 4
MGT 291 3
Total Semester Hours 16

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
ACC 222 3
ECO 202 3
BUS 284* 3
Humanities 3
MGT 295 (Formerly 302) 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Third Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT 303 3
MGT 304 or 415 3
FIN 301 3
MKT 291 3
Elective 4
Total Semester Hours 16

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT 415 or 304 3
MGT Elective 3
ISA 235 3
Thematic Sequence 3
Elective 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Fourth Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT Elective 3
MGT 474 (Fall Only) 3
Thematic Sequence 3
BLS 342 3
Elective 3
Total Semester Hours 15

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT Elective 3
MGT 495 (Capstone) 3
Thematic Sequence 3
Diversity/IP 3
Global Perspectives 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Departmental Notes:

  • A 2.0 GPA in all major courses (including MGT 291) is required to graduate.
  • MGT 495 satisfies the Business Capstone Requirement
  • MGT 474 satisfies the Experiential Learning Requirement
  • Spring only courses: MGT 405, MGT 406
  • Fall only courses: MGT 402*, MGT 416, MGT 404, MGT 474
  • For more information, visit the FSB website: fsb.miamioh.edu
  • MGT 304 and MGT 402* satisfy GMP Intercultural Perspectives, MGT 402* satisfies Business Diversity Requirement
  • Additional Resources:

*MGT 402 is offered infrequently.

General Requirements:

  • Must earn 124 hours to graduate; minimum of 52 hours of non-business coursework required.
  • 2.0 GPA overall and 2.0 GPA in business required to graduate.
  • FSB students must select a non-business thematic sequence (some exceptions—consult your advisor).
  • Diversity courses may meet GMP Intercultural Perspectives.
  • Pre-requisite information available in the Miami Bulletin.
  • First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104) satisfies GMP Experiential Learning.
  • BUS 284 fulfills Advanced Writing.

2020-2021

This sample plan is a supplement to your Degree Audit Report. Consult with your advisor on a regular basis for individual academic planning. The sequencing of Global Miami Plan courses is flexible.

IP = Intercultural Perspectives
FYIC = First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104)

First Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
FYIC 8
MTH 151 5
ENG 111 3
BUS 106 1
Total Semester Hours 17

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
CSE 148 3
ISA/STA 125 3
Creative Arts 3
Physical Science 3
Global Perspectives 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Second Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
ACC 221 3
ECO 201 3
ISA 225 3
Biological Science and Lab 4
MGT 291 3
Total Semester Hours 16

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
ACC 222 3
ECO 202 3
BUS 284* 3
Humanities 3
ISA 235 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Third Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT 303 3
MGT 304 or 415 3
FIN 301 3
MKT 291 3
Elective 4
Total Semester Hours 16

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT 415 or 304 3
MGT Elective 3
MGT 295 (Formerly 302) 3
Thematic Sequence 3
Elective 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Fourth Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT Elective 3
MGT 474 (Fall Only) 3
Thematic Sequence 3
BLS 342 3
Elective 3
Total Semester Hours 15

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT Elective 3
MGT 495 (Business Capstone) 3
Thematic Sequence 3
Diversity/IP 3
Global Perspectives 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Departmental Notes:

  • A 2.0 GPA in all major courses (including MGT 291) is required to graduate.
  • MGT 495 satisfies the Business Capstone Requirement
  • MGT 474 satisfies the Experiential Learning Requirement
  • Spring only courses: MGT 405, MGT 406
  • Fall only courses: MGT 416, MGT 474, and MGT 404
  • Infrequently offered courses: MGT 402
  • For more information, visit the FSB website: fsb.miamioh.edu
  • MGT 304 and MGT 402 satisfy GMP Intercultural Perspectives, MGT 402 satisfies Business Diversity Requirement
  • Additional Resources:

General Requirements:

  • Must earn 124 hours to graduate; minimum of 52 hours of non-business coursework required.
  • 2.0 GPA overall and 2.0 GPA in business required to graduate.
  • FSB students must select a non-business thematic sequence (some exceptions - consult your advisor).
  • Pre-requisite information available in the Miami Bulletin.
  • Diversity courses may meet GMP Intercultural Perspectives.
  • First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104) satisfies GMP Experiential Learning.
  • BUS/ENG 284 fulfills Advanced Writing.

2019-2020

This sample plan is a supplement to your Degree Audit Report. Consult with your advisor on a regular basis for individual academic planning. The sequencing of Global Miami Plan courses is flexible.

IP = Intercultural Perspectives
FYIC = First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104)

First Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
FYIC 8
MTH 151 5
ENG 111 3
BUS 106 1
Total Semester Hours 17

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
CSE 148 3
STA 125 3
Creative Arts 3
Physical Science 3
Global Perspectives 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Second Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
ACC 221 3
ECO 201 3
ISA 225 3
Biological Science and Lab 4
MGT 291 3
Total Semester Hours 16

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
ACC 222 3
ECO 202 3
BUS 284* 3
Humanities 3
ISA 235 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Third Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT 303 3
MGT 304 or 415 3
FIN 301 3
MKT 291 3
Elective 3
Total Semester Hours 15

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT 415 or 304 3
MGT Elective 3
MGT 295 (Formerly 302) 3
Thematic Sequence 3
Elective 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Fourth Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT Elective 3
MGT 474 (Fall Only) 3
Thematic Sequence 3
BLS 342 3
Elective 3
Total Semester Hours 15

 

Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MGT Elective 3
MGT 495 (Business Capstone) 3
Thematic Sequence 3
Diversity/IP 3
Global Perspectives 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Departmental Notes:

  • A 2.0 GPA in all major courses (including MGT 291) is required to graduate.
  • MGT 495 satisfies the Business Capstone requirement.
  • MGT 474 satisfies the Experiential Learning Requirement.
  • MGT 474 offered Fall only.
  • Students must complete 3 MGT Electives from the following: ESP 401 or ESP 461, ISA 291, MGT 402, 404, 405, 406, 414, or 416.
  • MGT 304 and MGT 402 satisfy GMP Intercultural Perspectives requirement, MGT 402 satisfies Business Diversity requirement.
  • Additional Resources:

General Requirements:

  • Must earn 124 hours to graduate; minimum of 52 hours of non-business coursework required.
  • 2.0 GPA overall and 2.0 GPA in business required to graduate.
  • FSB students must select a non-business thematic sequence (some exceptions - consult your advisor).
  • Pre-requisite information available in the Miami Bulletin.
  • Diversity courses may meet GMP Intercultural Perspectives.
  • First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104) satisfies GMP Experiential Learning.
  • BUS/ENG 284 fulfills Advanced Writing.