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Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management
The Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management is designed for human resource professionals interested in understanding all of the functions within the field. The program will provide an overview of issues impacting the global workforce from a generalist and specialist perspective. While in the program, students will explore strategies to motivate, compensate, recruit, appraise, and develop an organization's talent base. Collaboration and case studies will support the importance of the human resource function to the strategic direction and effectiveness of an organization.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Examine various laws, rules, regulation, and policies affecting human capital in today’s global workforce.
- Compare and contrast compensation packages and incentives used to recruit and retain employees in a diverse and inclusive organization.
- Describe leading trends and issues in the field of human resource management.
- Summarize the role of the human resource department toward the strategic direction of the organization.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
24
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Select one of the following concentrations:
15
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Elective Requirements
48
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Total Semester Hours
120
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (24 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
24
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Students must choose a concentration for this degree program and may select from a General Concentration or Concentration in Employment Law.
General Concentration (15 semester hours)
The general concentration delves into behavior in organizations, training and development, compensation, performance management, and technology to support the human resource management function. Students will compare compensation packages and reward systems and differentiate between various performance management methods.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Explain the concept of total rewards in relation to employee compensation and benefits.
- Describe how human resource development is linked to the overall goals and strategies of an organization.
- Develop an understanding of basic systems and the criteria for success in using HR software in organizations.
- Compare and contrast successful and unsuccessful performance management systems.
- Prepare a strategy to motivate a diverse group of employees.
Concentration Requirements (15 semester hours)
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Select 3 courses from the following:
9
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Total Semester Hours
15
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Concentration in Employment Law (15 semester hours)
The employment law concentration allows for deeper discovery of employee compensation and benefits. Students will also learn about dispute resolution, negotiation, employment law, and labor relations.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Identify government regulations for compensation and benefits.
- Contrast mediation to adversarial dispute resolution models like arbitration and trial.
- Discuss several significant ethical issues involved in negotiation.
- Assess the impact of employment law/human relations in organizations.
- Examine sources of power considered during negotiation.
Concentration Requirements (15 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
15
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Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
3
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Elective Requirements (48 semester hours)
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Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill requirements listed above. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major.
48
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Total Semester Hours
48
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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Prerequisite: Senior Standing and completion of all major courses prior to enrollment.