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Human Resource Management

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Bachelor of Science Degree
Human Resource Management

Student Learning Outcomes

The undergraduate program in Human Resource Management will enable students to:
1.         Learn fundamental concepts and tools of analysis in the core areas of workforce planning and employment, human resource development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations and occupational safety and health management (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, and V.)
2.         Develop excellent written and oral communication skills (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and IV.)
3.         Identify organizational and human needs, and implement processes that will lead to better organizational effectiveness (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and V.)
4.         Develop analytical and critical-thinking skills necessary to make sound business and personal decisions (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, and V.)
5.         Demonstrate a working knowledge of the global environment of business and multi-cultural issues (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, III, and V.)
6.         Have significant dexterity with the use of computers and computer applications in business (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and V.)
7.         Find work opportunities in the local, regional, state, and national labor markets (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and V.)
8.         Take advantage of opportunities for growth within the academic environment and become participants in intellectual and social activities organized by student and community organizations (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, and II.)

Required as part of General Education (Must have a grade of “C” or better in each course.)

  • ECON 201 – Principles of Microeconomics    
  • ENGL 110 – College Composition I   
  • ENGL 120 – College Composition II  
  • MATH 146 – Applied Calculus          
  • Select one course from the following:  
    • COMM 216 – Intercultural Communication     
    • SPAN 250 – Hispanic Civilization and Culture 
    • GEOG 262 – Geography of North America     
    • Spanish Cultural course accepted with the approval of the department chair

Level 1 Courses (Must have a grade of “C” or better in each course.)

  • ACCT 200 – Elements of Accounting I
  • ACCT 201 – Elements of Accounting II           
  • BOTE 210 – Business Communication  
  • ECON 202 – Principles of Macroeconomics     
  • MATH 305 –Probability and Statistics  

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS             16

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MAJOR
PROCEDURES FOR ADMISSION TO LEVEL 2 COURSES
  •         Student picks up a Level 2 admission form from the department office (room 315, Stickney Hall);
  •         Student take the completed form along with a transcript to his/her advisor;
  •         When a student has met the requirements, the advisor signs the form releasing the student to register for Level 2 courses;
  •         A copy of the signed form along with the transcript is delivered to the department office by the advisor;
  •         If a student registers for a Level 2 course without completing the Level 1 courses and/or the required General Education courses, the instructor of the Level 2 course will notify the department secretary. The department secretary will notify the student’s advisor;
  •         The student’s advisor will notify the student to drop the course;
  •         A business administration major student can petition the chair of the Department of Business and Management for permission to enroll in a Level 2 course without completing the Level 1 requirement and General Education requirement. (Petition forms can be picked up in the department office, room 315, Stickney Hall.)
  •         The chair of the department will consult with the instructor of the course being petitioned. A request to enroll in a Level 2 course without meeting the requirements will be granted when there are sufficient circumstances to warrant this exception to the rule.

Level 2 Courses (Level 1 courses must be completed with a “C” or better before enrolling in Level 2 courses.)
  • ACCT 315 – Business Law I  
  • BADM 336 – Management and Leadership     
  • BADM 356 – Organizational Behavior 
  • BADM 388 – Management Information Systems         
  • BADM 369 – Business Ethics and Critical Thinking      
  • BADM 455 – International Business    
  • BADM 485 – Business Policy  
  • ENGL 300 – Technical Writing
  • FIN 326 – Managerial Finance
  • MRKT 301 – Principles of Marketing    
                TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS
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Human Resource Management Core Courses: (Level 1 courses must be completed with a “C” or better before enrolling in Human Resource Management Core courses.)
  • BADM 346 – Human Resource Management  
  • BADM 380—Human Resource Law   
  • BADM 436—Staffing and Workforce Diversity         
  • BADM 452—Compensation Management      
  • BADM 460—Human Resource Development  
  • BADM 465—Labor Relations 
  • BADM 497 –Business Internship or BADM 494-Senior Project     
  • Select one course from the following:    
    • BADM 330 – Business Challenge        
    • BADM 480—Seminar in HR Issues    
    • COMM 317—Organizational Communication 
    • ENTR 300—Creativity and Innovation
    • ENTR 366 – Entrepreneurship 
                  TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

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Note: Although a minor is not required for this major, students may choose a minor from the Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration Major, instead of completing the 18 hours of elective courses needed for the degree.