Earn your Degree in Human Resources Management
In today's business environment of rapid change and intense competition, the human resources (HR) function is vital to the success of every organization. The Human Resources Management program at Southern Miss prepares students to take on professional HR positions within organizations to do the following:
- Recruit and select the talent needed for an effective workforce
- Develop existing staff to optimize performance and employee outcomes
- Develop and implement a compensation and benefits structure that fits with the overall strategy of the organization
- Identify the skills and abilities needed for future leaders of the organization
- Serve as an employee advocate to improve workplace culture and retention
- Ensure adherence to and compliance with workplace laws, including anti-discrimination laws and wages and hour laws
The College of Business and Economic Development is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

