Merchandise Manager | Iowa Cubs
During her time at Mount Mercy University, Katelyn Kral ’22 learned about the importance of networking. She put those skills to use to get one step closer to her dream career in the sports industry.
Building relationships, maximizing performance
Lead employees toward success.
Personnel are the backbone of any business. As a human resource management student, you'll learn the skills to effectively manage and support business strategies.
Discover how to maximize the impact of effective high-performance work practices like talent recruitment, organizational planning, and employee engagement. With our program, you’ll gain the ability to lead and understand an organization’s human resources in today’s knowledge-based economy.
Choose your format
Learn from anywhere with our online (on-demand) classes, where you'll complete coursework each week at a time/place that works best for you.
With 9 start dates throughout the year and 5- and 10-week block classes, this pathway allows you to effectively balance work, school, and life.
Dive into the accelerated format, program requirements, and course details!
The on-campus modality offers courses in-person at the semester pace.
This is a great option for students wanting a residential, on-campus experience, or who are comfortable commuting to classes during the day.
I was ecstatic to come to class and learn from people in the field. The content kept us engaged.
Starlet Smith '17, '19 MBA
Human Resource Management, Business
As a church-goer, IT professional at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s, and community leader, Starlet Smith now finds herself going back to school to create the best life possible for her son.
Tracy Timmons '20
Human Resource Management
Tracy Timmons was one of two students awarded a scholarship through the Professional Women's Network.
Kim Bauer '15
Business, Human Resource Management, Marketing
Two sisters found their way to Mount Mercy University—ultimately leading to successful and satisfying careers despite everything standing in their way.
Dana Schultz '18, '19 MBA
Human Resources
Dana Schultz was able to graduate from MMU despite juggling many roles including student, veteran, and mom.
What will I learn?
Industry leaders share their firsthand knowledge in the classroom.
From the basics of payroll to the complexities of organizational design, community leaders working in the human resource management field will guide you through every facet of your degree as adjunct faculty. Up-to-date information about current patterns and modern strategies in the field are essential to prepare you for employment after graduation.
Mount Mercy’s Human Resource Management program is certified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), distinguishing it as a top choice for students who are looking for a competitive edge in the job market after graduation.
You’ll develop skills and knowledge like how to:
- Identify and interpret labor laws
- Utilize HR metrics to justify employee programs
- Demonstrate an understanding of compensation issues
- Employ practical and applicable strategies at your organization
- Evaluate ethical, social, civic, legal, cultural, and political issues, and how they impact the human resources of an organization
What are the next steps?
How do I apply?
We make it easy by accepting applications year-round! No deadline, no fee, no pressure. Start your application today!
Questions? No worries, we’re here to help! Check out our FAQ for more information, and feel free to contact us with any additional questions.
We make it easy by accepting applications year-round! No deadline, no fee, no pressure.
- Create your application
- Apply under standard admissions criteria or go "test optional"
- Request official transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Mail to:
Mount Mercy University Admissions
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
For more detailed instructions on how to apply, see our Admissions page.
Careers in human resource management
Develop and lead effective personnel strategy.
Mount Mercy human resource management graduates benefit from a well-established relationship with the local business community, who are always in search of qualified graduates.Our graduates have found jobs locally and nationally at companies like Transamerica, Collins Aerospace, GreatAmerica Financial Services, and TrueNorth.
You'll find Mount Mercy graduates working in positions like:
- Human Resource Specialist, Generalist, or Director
- Affirmative Action Coordinator
- Compensation Director
- Employee Benefits Director
- Employment and Staffing Director
- Industrial Relations Director
- Mediator
- Occupational Analyst
- Recruiter
- Training and Development Director