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The faculty of the Management and Human Resources Department at Cal Poly Pomona prepares students to become effective professionals by employing the ‘learn by doing’ philosophy and the ‘teacher‑scholar’ model. Through discipline‑based knowledge, we develop our students’ skills in management, human resources, and entrepreneurship. Our aim is to graduate students who are productive and responsible citizens.

The department reflects Cal Poly Pomona’s polytechnic culture, emphasizing experiential learning, teamwork, and practical skill development. Students select specializations in management and leadership, human resources management (aligned with SHRM standards), or entrepreneurship. Faculty are actively engaged in research, creative scholarship, and consulting, bolstering a culture of academic inquiry and industry relevance. The department also fosters a reputation for bridging theory and practice, aiming to prepare diverse graduates to thrive in collaborative and dynamic organizational landscapes.  

Students experience robust co-curricular and professional opportunities. They are required to earn internship credit or complete a senior project, partnering with local or national organizations. Student groups like the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) and Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA) host workshops, networking events, and community outreach. Dedicated advising, including personalized plans for transfer students, ensures academic alignment with career goals. Through hands-on internships, mentorships, entrepreneurial challenges, and HR simulations, students graduate as job-ready professionals equipped for leadership, team collaboration, and organizational impact.

Programs

• Business Administration, B.S. - Management and Human Resources Subplan/Option: 120 units

• Business Administration, B.S. - Management and Human Resources Subplan/Option: AS-T with Business Administration 2.0: 60 units

• Human Resources Leadership, M.S.: 33 units

• Entrepreneurship Minor: 18 units
• Human Resources Minor: 21 units
• Management and Leadership Minor: 18 units
• Management of Not-for-Profit Organizations Minor: 18 units

Courses

• MHR 2000 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-3)
• MHR 2990 - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-3)
• MHR 2990A - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Activity (1-3)
• MHR 2990L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Laboratory (1-3)
• MHR 3010 - Principles of Management (3)
• MHR 3020 - Organizational Behavior (3) [GE 4C]
• MHR 3030 - Management of Not-for-Profit Organizations (3)
• MHR 3210 - Human Resources Management (3)
• MHR 3410 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3)
• MHR 3420 - Creativity and Entrepreneurship (3)
• MHR 4000 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-3)
• MHR 4010 - Business Ethics, Diversity and Social Responsibility (3)
• MHR 4020 - Leadership: Theory and Practice (3)
• MHR 4030 - Leading Organizational Transformations (3)
• MHR 4040 - Conflict Management in Organizations (3)
• MHR 4050 - International Management (3)
• MHR 4220 - Training and Development (3)
• MHR 4230 - Human Resources Staffing, Planning, Recruiting and Selection (3)
• MHR 4240 - Employee Compensation and Benefits (3)
• MHR 4250 - Employment Law (3)
• MHR 4260 - Human Resources Information Systems (3)
• MHR 4270 - Management Union Relations (3)
• MHR 4410W - Internship in Business Management (1-2)
• MHR 4420W - Full-Time Internship in Business Management (3)
• MHR 4430 - Technology Entrepreneurship (3)
• MHR 4440 - Social Entrepreneurship (3)
• MHR 4450 - Funding New Ventures (3)
• MHR 4460 - Entrepreneurial Planning (3)
• MHR 4610W - Senior Project (3)
• MHR 4990 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3)
• MHR 4990A - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Activity (1-3)
• MHR 4990L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Laboratory (1-3)
• MHR 6100 - Strategic Talent Management (3)
• MHR 6110 - Total Rewards (3)
• MHR 6120 - Human Resource Analytics (3)
• MHR 6130 - Employment Law (3)
• MHR 6200 - Leading People and Organizations (3)
• MHR 6210 - Business Negotiation and Resolution of Conflict (3)
• MHR 6220 - Effective Human Resources and Organizational Communication (3)
• MHR 6300 - Leading Transformations in Contemporary Organizations (3)
• MHR 6400 - Managerial Creativity and Innovation (3)
• MHR 6500 - Diversity Equity Inclusion (3)
• MHR 6950 - Human Resources Project (3)

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