Human Resource Management

  • How can I attract and retain the very best employees?
  • How do I motivate employees to do their best?
  • What kind of benefits should I offer my employees?
  • Which of my employees should receive a promotion?
  • How do I make sure our workplace is in compliance with all federal and state regulations?
  • How do we maintain employee satisfaction?

A degree in human resource management will help you answer these questions and many more!

The Management Department, within the School of Business, has a faculty dedicated to the success of our students. With small class sizes, students get the opportunity to interact with faculty, enhancing the learning experience.

A human resource management degree offers a unique level of flexibility for career options. For example:

  • HR Generalist/Specialist
  • Employee Relations
  • Consultant
  • Chief Talent Officer
  • HR Analyst

The Human Resource Management major should have good people skills and enjoy working with others to solve problems.

Career Options

Advisement within the major is available for many career options:

  • Graduate School (Master’s, Doctorate)
  • Retail
  • Banks
  • Hospital and Healthcare

B.B.A. with Major in Human Resource Management

  • Completion of the B.B.A. Common Requirements – 102 hours
  • Required courses – 15 hours
    • MGT 352 – Organizational Behavior
    • MGT 353 – Human Resource Management
    • MGT 359 – Employment Law and Labor Regulations
    • MGT 452 – Advanced Human Resource Management
    • MGT 460 – International Management or MGT 469 – Strategic Human Resource Management
  • One (1) School of Business elective – 3 hours

Minor in Human Resource Management

  • Required courses – 18 hours
    • MGT 351 – Management of Organizations
    • MGT 352 – Organizational Behavior
    • MGT 353 – Human Resource Management
    • MGT 359 – Employment Law and Labor Relations
    • MGT 452 – Advanced Human Resource Management
    • MGT 460 – International Management
    • MGT 469 – Strategic Human Resource Management

Collateral in Human Resource Managemen

  • Select four (4) from the following: – 12 hours
    • MGT 352 – Organizational Behavior
    • MGT 353 – Human Resource Management
    • MGT 359 – Employment Law and Labor Relations
    • MGT 452 – Advanced Human Resource Management
    • MGT 469 – Strategic Human Resource Management

Quick Facts: Human Resources Specialists

2019 Median Pay

$61,920 per year

$29.77 per hour


Typical Entry-Level Education

Bachelor’s degree


Work Experience in a Related Occupation

None

On-the-job Training

None


Number of Jobs, 2018

625,700


Job Outlook, 2018-28

5%


Employment Change, 2018-28

33,000