Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Concentration in Human Resource Management
The primary objectives of the Human Resource Management specialization are to provide knowledge and experience of practical on-the-job application and to prepare students for positions in Human Resource Management, both in private and public sectors.
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Upon completion of this program, you should be able to:
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Course Requirements | |||
General Education CoursesStudents must have satisfied or they must complete the following General Education courses: | |||
Course | Title | Credits | |
ENG-100 | English Composition I | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts and requirements of college-level English. A excellent study of grammatical structures of standard, formal and written English. Topics include parts of speech, punctuation, choice and usage of words, effective use of sentences and paragraphs. | |||
ENG-101 | English Composition II | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course is designed to meet the English requirements for students desiring the General Education of the first two years of college, or for students transferring to a four-year college. The course is directed toward assisting students with techniques necessary for writing. Emphasis is placed on sentence structure, word choice, organization, editing and usage skills vital to successful written communication. | |||
COM-105 | Principles of Communication | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course is designed to survey the field of communication. It covers classic approaches and theory. Significant attention is directed toward communication skills. Emphasis is also on public speaking, interpersonal and small group communication and interviewing. | |||
NSC-136 | Natural Science | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides an overview of our physical environment with well- balanced, up-to-date coverage of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology. The course introduces three themes: Earth as a System; People and the Environment; and the Nature of Scientific Inquiry. | |||
Select any two (2): | |||
MATH-150 | College Math I | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course presents the basic fundamentals of college-level mathematics. | |||
MATH-151 | College Math II | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course presents the basic fundamentals of college-level mathematics. It introduces key terms, helpful graphics, and new symbols. Students are introduced to real-world applications of mathematics. | |||
STAT-156 | Business Statistics | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course presents concepts and applications of statistics used in the functional areas of business—accounting, marketing, management, economics, and finance. | |||
CIS-122 | Computer Concepts | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course introduces students to the basic concepts in the fields of information systems and computer science. The course provides a theoretical foundation and introduces applications that put theory into practice. | |||
Select any two (2): | |||
HIST-110 | American History 1500 - 1877 | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course weaves together the social and historical forces that have shaped the United States. It surveys history from European discovery concluding with the Civil War. | |||
HIST-111 | American History 1863 - since 2010 | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course surveys United States history following the Civil War concluding with a discussion of the United States in a global age, 1863 to present. | |||
POLS-112 | International Relations | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course combines basic concepts and vocabulary with a substantial amount of historical background and examples from current events. Students will examine major historical events arranged by geographic area which illustrate concepts of international relations. This course also provides up-to-date information on the world economy. | |||
POLS-125 | World Politics | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course combines contemporary and historical coverage of the central issues in world politics. The course encourages independent thinking and active evaluation of real-world problems. Students will be able to recognize the connections between international and domestic politics. | |||
Select one (1): | |||
PSY-130 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course is designed to provide a scientific, accurate, and thorough understanding of the essential concepts of psychology. The course provides comprehensive coverage of concepts in the science of behavior. The approach is practical and easy to understand. | |||
SOC-134 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course is comprehensive and stimulating. It introduces theoretical approaches and explores diversity of human living and examines social interaction in everyday life. Three main themes are presented: Global Perspective, Social Diversity, and Critical Thinking. | |||
Select one (1): | |||
PHIL-160 | Ethics, Crime and Justice | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course addresses moral issues of the justice process in social and criminal justice contexts. It provides comprehensive coverage on legal practices, law enforcement, corrections, crime control policy, and philosophical issues. | |||
PHIL-161 | Ethics | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides students with a solid foundation in understanding classic and contemporary moral problems. | |||
Core CoursesStudents must have satisfied or they must complete the following core courses: | |||
Course | Title | Credits | |
ACC-203 | Accounting I | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course presents accounting information in a broad business context emphasizing what accounting information is, why it is important, and how it is used to make economic decisions. | |||
ACC-204 | Accounting II | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides valuable information covering the introduction to management accounting and explains its significant role in making sound business decisions. | |||
BUS-210 | Introduction to Business | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course emphasizes the important issues and challenges facing business today. Students will gain practical knowledge about business and focus on issues of concern. The course will help students build and enlarge on decision-making skills. | |||
HRM-215 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides students with an overview of human resource management concepts. This course offers the latest findings and thinking in the Human Resource field. Areas of interest include retirement and selection, training, development and compensation, and management and employee relations. | |||
FIN-218 | Personal Finance | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course is designed to help students plan for a successful financial future. The course provides information on tax laws and gives students an accurate reflection of the trends affecting their financial present and future. It also discusses the importance of achieving long-term goals through investing. The course lets students know what is available on the Web and how the sites can help them. Students will be able to develop tools and techniques needed for decision-making. | |||
ECO-230 | Principles of Economics | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course teaches students how to think and act like an economist. It introduces economic concepts and applies them to real-world examples. The course material is organized around five key principles of economics. The course covers micro and macroeconomics. | |||
BUS-239 | Practical Business Law | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides an overview of the law of commercial transactions and a variety of other business legal issues. The course presents a practical approach to law that emphasizes current and relevant topics students need to understand business transactions and issues such as contracts, property, insurance and employer/employee relations.This course provides an overview of the law of commercial transactions and a variety of other business legal issues. The course presents a practical approach to law that emphasizes current and relevant topics students need to understand business transactions and issues such as contracts, property, insurance and employer/employee relations. | |||
MGT-240 | Principles of Management | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course covers key topics in management. It provides students with a practical explanation of management concepts needed to manage today's organizations. The course discusses contemporary topics that will affect changes and innovations in business and entrepreneurial ventures. | |||
MKT-248 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides an array of practical examples and applications to show the major decisions that marketing managers encounter in their day-to-day jobs. | |||
ORG-260 | Introduction to Organizational Management | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course presents a systematic study of the actions and attitudes that people exhibit within organizations. Balanced coverage of key topics are included. This course discusses motivational concepts, leadership, work teams and the challenges, opportunities and goals of organizational behavior. | |||
Required Course | |||
Course | Title | Credits | |
BUS-478 | Strategic Management and Policy (Required) | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This required course focuses on the organization as a whole and its interactions with its environment. It presents concepts and theories useful in understanding the strategic management process. It also discusses social responsibility and ethics. Strategic issues such as technology/innovation and entrepreneurship are also emphasized. [Book Required] | |||
Concentration Requirement Courses | |||
Course | Title | Credits | |
HRM-370 | HR: Issues, Decision-Making and Challenges | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course emphasizes the strategic role of human resources. It focuses on current topics such as work teams, broad banding, competency-based pay systems, job security and violence in the workplace. The course also provides information on how organizational commitment affects production, quality and service [Book Required] | |||
HRM-440 | Training Strategies and Practices | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides students a solid background in the fundamentals of training and development, needs assessment methods and evaluation. The strategic role of training is presented as are up-to-date developments in training and research and in practice. [Book Required] | |||
INT-448 | Global Human Resource Management | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course covers key topics in International Human Resource Management. It discusses issues and theories which managers must handle as they sustain a competitive advantage. The course states that international business is high on management's list of priorities and that finding the human resources required to implement a global strategy is of critical importance. [Book Required] | |||
HRM-462 | Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course presents a basic understanding of unionism and the union-management process. The course focuses on the negotiations and administration of labor agreements. Bargaining issues are also presented. [Book Required] | |||
HRM-472 | Strategic Compensation | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides detailed information of the art of compensation practice and its role in promoting companies' competitive advantage. [Book Required] | |||
HRM-475 | Staffing Processes and Strategies | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides a comprehensive coverage of staffing for organizational effectiveness and staffing strategy decision-making. Up-to-date research, practices, and legal issues are included to provide current information and reinforce issues in staffing. [Book Required] | |||
Elective Courses | |||
Course | Title | Credits | |
CIS-205 | Basic Communication Technologies | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides an overview of electronic communication systems and telecommunications. Students will gain a solid foundation in telecommunication technology applications, network and telephone fundamentals, and Internet Web tools and resources. | |||
BUS-214 | Public Speaking | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course is designed to cover all aspects of speech preparation and presentation. Real-world scenarios are used to demonstrate how public speaking is used in everyday life. A friendly learning approach to becoming a better public speaker. | |||
HR-225 | Principles of Human Relations | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides a basic framework for understanding how interactions at work will affect them, and what they should do to be effective in their interactions with others in any organizational setting. This course offers students the opportunity to develop their own human relations profile. | |||
BUS-237 | Leadership | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides information about leadership practice and skill development. It includes an in-depth review of the major behavior patterns that leaders use to influence followers. A main focus of this course is on what effective leaders do and how leaders can diagnose and modify situations to make their leadership a positive endeavor. Core behavior patterns are discussed as are current leadership issues. | |||
SOC-241 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course presents the theories and operational definitions of the study of race and ethnic relations. It defines the relationship between subordinate groups and the study of stratification. The course covers areas of prejudice and discrimination, religious groups, and major racial and ethnic groups in the United States. | |||
MGT-243 | Administrative Office Management | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides an introduction to office management. It includes information on word processing, software, and desktop publishing. It introduces organizational principles and also supervision and training techniques. The management of office and record systems are also presented. | |||
BUS-280 | Special Topics in Business Administration | 3 | [+ More Info] |
Subject to faculty approval. A project or independent paper that will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a specific subject. | |||
BUS-310 | Building Customer Service | 3 | [+ More Info] |
Subject to faculty approval. A project or independent paper that will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a specific subject. [Book Required] | |||
BUS-320 | Information and Records Management | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides in-depth coverage of current issues in records and information management. Its focus considers past, current and future records and information trends which substantiate the need for assurance that information will be found or be available when needed. Topics include storage, retrieval, disaster recovery and also ethical and legal practices. [Book Required] | |||
MGT-330 | Strategic Retail Management | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course takes a strategic approach and places emphasis on decision-making. Key retail management concepts are reinforced. Real-world examples are presented which helps bridge the gap between theory and practice. Useful career information is also included. [Book Required] | |||
MKT-335 | Principles of Selling | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course offers proven fundamentals and new practices needed to succeed in today's information economy. Students are introduced to comprehensive coverage of strategic selling, value-added selling, and partnering. This course focuses on value creation in personal selling. [Book Required] | |||
MGT-340 | Management | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides students with a traditional approach to planning, leading, organizing, and controlling topics. Management challenges related to issues such as people, ethics, diversity, the global environment and quality are featured. The course also presents insightful information of the digital dimensioning process. [Book Required] | |||
BUS-345 | Business Ethics | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course focuses on the concerns and issues of today's challenging business environment. This course provides a framework that can be used to identify, analyze, and resolve ethical issues in business decision making. [Book Required] | |||
HR-348 | Human Relations at Work | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides up-to-date information on human relations developments. It discusses techniques for developing and maintaining organizational efficiency and effectiveness. [Book Required] | |||
BUS-350 | Public Relations | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides an inside look at the practice of public relations. This course is all about building relationships. Emphasis is on the principles, processes and practices that lead to building positive relationships. [Book Required] | |||
FIN-355 | Business Finance | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course covers the three major financial areas: Institutions and Markets, Investments, and Financial Management. This course provides a valuable overview and a solid foundation of the major concepts of the discipline. [Book Required] | |||
MKT-358 | Promotional Marketing | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course teaches advertising by taking theory and applying it to what is going on in advertising agencies. The course focuses on EFFIE-Award winners. These award winners reveal client goals and how these goals were achieved. [Book Required] | |||
INT-360 | International Business | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course applies a cross-functional approach to the study of international business. The course introduces a practical side of international business. It focuses on the global manager, world business consumers and also entrepreneurial and small business topics. The cultural aspect is addressed early and often throughout the course. [Book Required] | |||
MGT-365 | Risk Management | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course covers concepts of risk management, legal principles, property and liability. This course is in tune with changes faced by the nation and provides current insurance information. Primary emphasis is on the insurance consumer, addressing personal risk management and financial planning. The course also discusses corporate risk management including enterprise risk management, loss forecasting and financial analysis in decision making. [Book Required] | |||
BUS-380 | Special Topics in Business Administration | 3 | [+ More Info] |
Subject to faculty approval. A project or independent paper that will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a specific subject. [Book Required] | |||
FIN-425 | Investment Management | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides a survey of the important areas of investments. It establishes an appropriate theoretical base of investments while simultaneously applying this theory to real world examples. | |||
INT-430 | Global Marketing | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course covers the essential concepts of global marketing. It includes real-life examples and cases. The course discusses how global marketers must be able to navigate among varied cultures. The effects that government policy can have on international markets and global marketing are also discussed. The course provides excellent regional balance. [Book Required] | |||
ORG-435 | Organizational Behavior Structure and Processes | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course presents theories, research, results and applications that focus on managing organizational behavior in small, large and global organizations. [Book Required] | |||
BUS-445 | Leadership in Organizations | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course is designed to provide insight into leadership research, findings and practice. The course places emphasis on application and skill building. The course includes an array of opinions of practitioners, consultants and authors who base their conclusions on observations. Various leadership roles and personal qualities of leaders are introduced. [Book Required] | |||
MGT-450 | Supervisory Management | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course emphasizes the supervisor's role in managing and dealing with change. It also places emphasis on all aspects of a supervisor's impact on productivity. Students are exposed to real-world applications and real-life incidents that supervisors must solve. A section on handling conflict and stress is also included. [Book Required] | |||
MGT-452 | Sales Management | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course covers the concepts and theories associated with managing a sales force. The course discusses how the Internet is impacting salespeople, personal selling and the management of the sales function in the firm. Focus is also on leadership, organization, team selling and training for sales managers. [Book Required] | |||
INT-454 | International Organizational Behavior | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to international organizational behavior and management. It presents a unique cultural perspective on the roots of organizational behavior around the world. Comparative perspectives of work motivation and leadership are discussed. An explanation of the changes which are reshaping organizations is also included. [Book Required] | |||
BUS-456 | E-Commerce | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course describes the essentials of electronic commerce. It also assesses major opportunities, limitations, issues and risks. This course provides all the basic definitions as well as logical support. The course takes a managerial orientation. Students are presented examples from large corporations, small businesses, government and not-for-profit agencies. [Book Required] | |||
BUS-460 | Entrepreneurial Management | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course provides an introduction to the processes of new venture creation. It explains the creative process entrepreneurs use to generate ideas and to recognize entrepreneurial opportunities. | |||
INT-465 | International Management | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course applies management concepts and technique to firms working in multinational, multi-cultural environments. The course is research based. It presents a balance between culture, strategy and behavior. [Book Required] | |||
MKT-470 | Consumer Purchasing and Behavior | 3 | [+ More Info] |
This course presents a balanced and global study of people and the products that help shape their identities. Consumer behavior is an applied science. This course will provide an understanding of why people buy things, their motivation and how consumption activities contribute to the social world. | |||
BUS-480 | Special Topics in Business Administration | 3 | [+ More Info] |
Subject to faculty approval. A project or independent paper that will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a specific subject. [Book Required] |
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