| In the last century, the Human Resources Management (HRM) field has experienced an extraordinary transformation. Although some advances have been made, some experts still contend the ultimate aim of the human resources profession to become a business partner is yet to be achieved. Furthermore, many analysts posit that education is the key to closing this gap. In 2005, the Society for Human Resources (SHRM) developed an archetype that included 13 minimum core course content areas for inclusion in post-secondary human resources programs. This research incorporates a nationwide survey of graduate human resources programs to determine the level of program curricula alignment with the 13 minimum core course content areas recommended by SHRM. Furthermore, future program curricula development plans are analyzed to determine whether institutions are actively employing course content improvement measures. This study also answers the question whether human resources programs housed in business schools in the institution setting have a higher implementation rate of the SHRM recommended core content versus programs located in non-business schools. |
