SHRM Student Chapters in Arizona

Known as the “Grand Canyon State,” Arizona is most famous for its beautiful desert landscapes, sunny scorching heat, and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. However, Arizona also is home to six large student chapters of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest association dedicated solely to human resource management. Encompassing more than 250,000 members in more than 140 countries, the Society intends to serve the needs of all HR professionals and make new developments related to the profession.

Through student chapters, SHRM offers valuable opportunities for students to build relationships with other professionals in the area, attend regular meetings to learn more about HR, and participate in various activities, including workshops, internships, and fundraisers. The following are the six universities that offer exceptional on-campus SHRM student chapters and some Human Resources Management degrees in the state of Arizona.

Arizona State University

As a leader in higher education, Arizona State University has been ranked as the 142nd best college in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and 73rd best university in the world by the Center for World University Rankings. In addition, the ASU W. P. Carey School of Business has ranked as the 30th best graduate business school and 2nd best online graduate business program in the nation. Although the prestigious school does not directly offer a Human Resources Management degree, it does offer a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics, Master of Information Management, and Master of Public Administration (MPA).

ASU students who are interested in the strategic human resources profession are welcome to become a member of the ASU Student SHRM Chapter #5049. Membership provides opportunities to form mutually beneficial connections with HR professionals and supplement classroom business education to better prepare students for careers in HR. The chapter is sponsored by the professional chapter of Valley of the Sun Human Resource Association, which is a Superior Merit Award winner and the largest local chapter in the state of Arizona. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply and attend meeting/events at any time during the school year without paying any dues.

Contact

John Millikin, Ph.D.
(480) 727-6269
john.millikin@asu.edu

Arizona State University – West Campus

The same renowned and nationally recognized Arizona State University also offers a renowned West campus that offers professional and liberal arts degrees to nearly 9,000 students in northwestern Phoenix. It is nestled on 300 acres in the heart of a burgeoning new frontier of commerce, business, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The West campus of the W.P. Carey School of Business offers graduate students a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Management (MiM), Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM), and a Master of Public Administration (MPA). For a concentration and extra experience in Human Resources Management, students can participate with the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Student Chapter #5024 located right on the ASU West campus.

Contact

Arizona State University
1151 S. Forest Ave.
Tempe AZ 85281 USA
480-965-2100

Northern Arizona University

Located in sunny Flagstaff with a four-season climate, Northern Arizona University is a public institution that has been nationally recognized for offering the 97th best online bachelor’s programs in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report. Although the main focus at NAU is on undergraduate education, it still offers nationally renowned masters and doctoral level programs that produce thriving research developments. Students are welcome to participate in a large range of extracurricular clubs and organizations, including the NAU SHRM Student Chapter #5216.

The NAU W.A. Franke College of Business provides students with AACSB-accredited undergraduate and graduate level courses. Bachelor’s degrees can be obtained in Accounting, Business Economics, Computer Information Systems, Finance, Management, and Marketing. Graduate students can also pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Business Foundation Graduate Certificate. Those interested in Hospitality Management can also achieve a MBA-Applied Management for Hospitality Professionals, Master in Hotel and Restaurant Management, and a Master in International Hospitality Management degree.

Contact

The W. A. Franke College of Business
20 W. McConnell Drive
PO Box: 15066
Flagstaff AZ 86011-5066
fcboas@nau.edu

Ottawa University

Ranked as the 56th best college in the Midwest, Ottawa University is a private, non-profit university with a downtown campus in Phoenix. The ACBSP-accredited Angell Snyder School of Business at Ottawa University prides itself on offering a wide variety of business and management degrees for working adult learners. Graduate students can pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Human Resources, or a Master of Arts in Human Resources with a concentration in either Health Care Management or Leadership and Management.

As one of the many organizations offered on campus, the Ottawa University Student SHRM Chapter is sponsored by the East Valley Human Resources Association that has consistently received the recognition of the Superior Merit Award for excellence in professional activities. Recently, the members of the SHRM Student Chapter participated in the Regional Student Conference and HRGames Scholarship to help receive the SHREC Scholarship.

Contact

http://www.ottawastudentshrm.org/

Thunderbird School of Global Management

With more than 70 years of experience in developing business leaders, the Thunderbird School of Global Management is ranked as the best school of international business by the U.S. News and World Report and the among the top five distance learning MBA programs in the world by The Economist. In the school’s graduate programs, students can pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Global Management, and a Master of Arts in Global Affairs & Management. During the degree program, students are highly encouraged to join the SHRM Student Chapter to engage in mentorships, internships, workshops, monthly meetings without dues, and the exciting Southwest Case Competition.

Contact

http://www.thunderbird.edu/why-thunderbird/student-experience/student-government-clubs

University of Arizona

Currently ranked as the 119th best college in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, the University of Arizona is one of the top-ranked research universities located in the heart of the mountainous Tucson metropolitan area. In the Eller School of Management, graduate students can pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MIS), and a Master of Science in Finance (MSF).

The University of Arizona SHRM Student Chapter endeavors to promote student interest in Human Resources Management, provide fellowship among students and faculty members, provide opportunities to network among the Tucson community, and provide a forum of innovative ideas to benefit the university’s community. Any full-time or part-time students who are taking at least six units at UA are eligible to be an active member or hold office in the chapter with a membership cost of $25 per semester. There are currently 65 members that attend meetings on alternate Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in McClelland Hall in Room 405.

Contact

http://clubs.asua.arizona.edu/~shrm/national.html

Overall, students at these six Arizona universities who are interested in leading a fascinating career in Human Resources are encouraged to participate in the SHRM Student Chapters to increase their marketability to future employers. Being a member of the association helps to dramatically improve career networking, knowledge sharing, volunteering/mentoring opportunities, and develop a leading reputation in the HR field.