Department of Management, Human Resource Management and Law

The Department of Management, Human Resource Management, and Law equips students with the skills to lead people, manage organizations, and navigate today's legal and ethical business landscape. Flexible programs and experienced faculty prepare graduates for impactful careers across industries.

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About the Department

Ready to lead, empower, and navigate the complexities of the business world? Troy University's Department of Management, HRM and Law offers dynamic programs designed to equip you with the essential skills for success. Whether you're passionate about organizational leadership, human capital development, or the legal landscape of business, our expert faculty provide engaging instruction and real-world insights. Explore undergraduate and graduate degrees that will prepare you to excel in diverse industries and make a significant impact.

Featured Programs

Management Major

Choosing the General Business concentration of the Business Administration Major is ideal if you would like the flexibility to tailor your coursework across a variety of business disciplines to best suit your career goals.

Management Major

Business Administration - General Business Concentration

MSHRM

Human resource managers play a crucial role in organizations, helping to create a positive, productive workplace culture. With TROY's Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM), you'll strengthen your HR expertise and leadership skills.

MSHRM

MSM

The Master of Science in Management (MSM) Program emphasizes the management and leadership skills needed to succeed in today's workplace. You have the opportunity to choose 1-2 concentration areas from a variety of business and interdisciplinary options.

MSM

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Scholarships

Last year, TROY awarded over $20M in scholarships. There are several scholarships available to students in programs in this department. Some of these scholarships include the Marriot Endowed Scholarship
and the Alabama Power Endowed Scholarship.

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Internships

Students in the Department of Management, Human Resource Management, and Law gain hands-on experience through internships with businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies. These opportunities allow students to apply classroom knowledge, develop professional skills, and prepare for careers in leadership, organizational management, and legal compliance.

Mission Statement

The Department of Management, HRM and Law fosters student success by offering adaptable, high-impact academic programs grounded in both theory and real-world practice. Through mentorship from diverse and experienced faculty, students build the critical thinking, strategic insight, and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in leadership, human capital development, and legal compliance roles.

Our mission, in alignment with the Sorrell College of Business, is to develop capable and ethical professionals who are prepared to contribute meaningfully and successfully across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Hear from the Chair

The programs offered through the Department of Management, HRM, and Law are designed with student success in mind. We regularly review and update our curriculum to stay current with student and employer needs. For example, we have recently completed a new major in Management that allows students to choose from a variety of management-related specialization areas to meet their interests and career goals. We have also recently completed major revisions to our MSM and MSHRM programs to allow students more flexibility in tailoring their degrees to align with their career goals and needs.

Our top-notch faculty emphasize the “real world” in the classroom and share a common mission to give our students the tools for success. Our faculty come from a variety of business backgrounds allowing them to bring unique insight to their students. Many of our faculty members are also engaged in top academic research with many publishing in top-tier journals in their field. This emphasis on quality research not only adds prestige to the Department, but it also allows our faculty to share current research with their classes.

We strongly encourage our students to engage in an internship related to their major. Our students even have the ability to earn course credit in one of our internship courses while completing their internship. We also encourage our students to take full advantage of available extra-curricular activities that will supplement their coursework. Our Department offers two student clubs that focus on management, human resource management, and career development. The Management Club and the newly formed Troy University Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) provide students with opportunities to engage with the business community through field trips, guest speakers, and other activities.

Dr. Shelley Davis

Chair, Department of Management, HRM, and Law

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Key Department Contacts

Department Chair

Dr. Shelley Davis

334-670-3967

sadavis@troy.edu

MBA Program Director

Dr. Ying Schwarte

334-808-6785

yschwarte@troy.edu

MSHRM Contact

Dr. Shelley Davis

334-670-3967

sadavis@troy.edu

MSM Program Director

Dr. Brandon Griffin

334-670-3150

bagriffin@troy.edu

Academic Program Coordinator

Ms. Gabrielle Coates

334-670-3299

grcoates@troy.edu

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Department of Management, Human Resource Management and Law

About the Department