Strategic Human Resource Management Center
Bolstering Business Strategy
The Strategic Human Resource Management (SHR) Center educates the next generation of HR professionals who are driven by data and strategy.
Innovating education
Industry-driven curriculum is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management.
Advancing expertise
Students gain skills to become strategic business partners and support successful firms worldwide.
Sharing insights
Industry experts and alumni engage in learning experiences that meld theory and application.
Programs We Support
MBA in strategic human resource management
Recognized for its alignment with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the SHR specialization in the 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.
Undergraduate program: management and human resources 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 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.
Partner with us
The SHR Center fosters premier industry partnerships to guide the future of human resources. Work with us to mentor students, collaborate on events, or host applied learning.
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.
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.
History of the SHR Center
The Strategic Human Resource Management Center was founded in 2004 by Barry Gerhart, management and human resources professor and Bruce R. Ellig Distinguished Chair in Pay and Organizational Effectiveness. The goal was, and still is, to recruit and educate HR professionals driven by data, strategy, and a desire to create policies that directly support a business’ goals. The center unites academia and industry to develop the human resources leaders of tomorrow.
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