Why study Human Resource Management at MC?
Do you enjoy working with people? Do you see yourself as someone who would like to help facilitate the success of your organization? At Maryville College, being a Human Resource Management major means developing the skills needed to help organizations manage their most important asset — people.
HR professionals are a crucial part of any businesses’ strategy and can help propel the organization to new heights. The tasks involved in HR include the development of selection and performance appraisal instruments, the management of salaries and benefits, and the development of training and career enhancement opportunities. You’ll get to learn about these dimensions through courses such as Principles of Management and Human Resource Management. Additionally, we want you to understand how people interact and the psychology of human behavior so you will experience such courses as Introductory to Psychology and Social Psychology. You will also need to see how individuals function when placed into groups so you will explore Introductory Sociology and Group Facilitation.
THE BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD AT MC
Comprised of accomplished local business and community leaders, the Board meets twice a year to provide insight and input into the current challenges that organizations face in pursuit of success and effectiveness, particularly as those challenges relate to the knowledge and skill sets required of prospective employees. In turn, MC faculty respond to those challenges through curricular innovation and reform. Each meeting involves interaction with current students (such as presentations), keynote speakers, roundtable discussions and workshops.
Meet a Current Scot
Shianne Davis
Hometown: Maryville, Tennessee
As a lifelong resident of Maryville, Shianne grew up in the shadow of Maryville College … and as a first-generation college student, she’s the first in her family to attend it. One of the most attractive elements of MC’s liberal arts approach, she said, is that she’s able to take part in the Maryville College Concert Choir and the small choral ensembles Off Kilter and the Lassies without having to major in music.
“I knew I wanted to major in some form of management, but I love the specific field of human resources, which will allow me to connect with the people of a company even more,” she said.
In addition to her extracurricular vocal work with the College’s singing groups, she’ll serve as a member of the Maryville College Cheerleading squad for the 2022-23 academic year, and she currently works as a front-of-house server at RT Lodge, a restaurant and resort located in the Maryville College Woods.
Meet a Recent Grad
Katie Miller ’17
CURRENTLY: Human Resources Professional, Clayton Homes
Katie made the decision to pursue a Human Resource Management major from Maryville College after seven years working in retail management.
“I enjoyed working in functional HR areas like performance management, recruiting/hiring, and compensation in my previous role as a manager,” she said. “I came to Maryville College as a non-traditional transfer student and knew from the moment I set foot on campus that it was the best choice for me. I enjoyed the sense of community and felt that I was truly able to engage with my professors and other students in each class.”
As an HR generalist for Clayton’s Corporate Shared Services, the foundational areas and functionality of her course work have allowed her to grow her career quickly during her time with Clayton.
“I’m thankful that I chose Maryville College for my education, as it absolutely set me up to experience success in my career,” she said.