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Strategic Human Resource Management Center


Bolstering Business Strategy

The Strategic Human Resource Management (SHR) Center develops leaders who can make an impact in business and on people.

Industry-driven curriculum aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management

Students gain skills to become strategic business partners

Industry experts and alumni engage in learning experiences

Programs We Support

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MBA in Strategic Human Resource Management

Recognized for its alignment with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the SHR MBA program blends core business and comprehensive human resources curricula with practical learning experiences. This unique combination prepares students for success in human resources, business strategy, consulting, and leadership careers.

The SHR Center supports MBA students through internships and career preparation, applied learning, and instruction from world-class faculty.

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Undergraduate Program: Management and Human Resource Management Majors

Management and HR undergraduates learn the fundamentals and skills to succeed in general management and human resource management. The SHR Center guides students on their career paths in management and human resources through industry mentorship and events.

Learn more about the management major

Learn more about the human resource management major

Learn from industry experts

Award-winning management and human resources faculty deliver a curriculum that integrates proven theory and application.

Hear from our students

Learn about events, classroom experiences, and what it’s like to be a SHR student.

Corporate & Alumni Engagement

Corporate partners and alumni can get involved with our programs and connect with our students and faculty in several ways.

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Recruit Our Students

Enhance your recruiting efforts with the help of our Career Management Team. Learn how our MBA graduates can help take your company to the next level.

Learn about recruiting

Meet our MBA students

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Get Inspired at Our Annual Human Resources Conference

Every year, our students, alumni, and industry leaders network, learn, and discuss current industry issues and trends at our SHR Symposium. We utilize the strengths of our university to bring industry and higher education together.

Learn more about the SHR Symposium

Ben Burney
“Wisconsin builds leaders with can-do spirit, a deep base of functional knowledge, and hands-on experience who are ready to tackle the challenges faced by any organization who recruits them.”
Ben Burney
Senior Advisor, Executive Compensation Consultant, Exequity

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