Human Resources Management, BS

The human resources management major builds on the foundation of the business core providing students the skills, knowledge and ethical standards for strategic planning, staffing, training and development, compensation and employee relations. May not be completed with a business administration major with a human resources management emphasis. (Available online and at some centers.)

The major is recognized by SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management).

Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain the fundamental aspects of human resources management and their application in various business settings, including diversity of cultures and worldviews.
• Students will be able to use Human Resource Information Systems to research, collect, analyze, and interpret data and effectively communicate information in a professional manner.
• Students will be able to develop and evaluate training and development programs that foster employee and organizational learning and development.
• Students will be able to identify strategies for employee compensation and benefit plans in conjunction with appraisal systems.
• Students will be able to explain the processes involved with personnel selection and evaluation as they relate to the overall human resource management strategy.
• Students will be able to apply knowledge of human behavior, labor relations, and current laws and regulations to produce a working environment that is safe, fair, and compliant with regulations.