Business Administration students who choose the Human Resource Management option will develop the critical, conceptual and interpersonal skills that are essential to employment in management positions of organizations. Students will gain an understanding of all aspects of talent management, including job analysis and design, workforce planning and staffing, compensation and benefits, performance management, career planning and training and employee and organizational development.
Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge of HR’s strategic role in organizations.
- An understanding of employment law, including its role in HR compliance and labor relations.
- An understanding of all aspects of talent management, including job analysis and design, workforce planning and staffing, compensation and benefits, performance management, career planning and training and employee and organizational development.
- Knowledge of human resource information systems, data analytics and HR metrics.
- To develop the data analytic skills required to make informed HR decision-making.
- An understanding of HR’s role in workplace health, safety, security and change management.
- The ability to manage a diverse and global workforce.
- Develop leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Master data-driven decision-making.
- Understand global business dynamics and ethical practices
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Tuition Estimates
On-campus
$10,035/yr*
Online
$11,580/yr*
Based on 120 credit hours over 4 years.
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International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
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Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
Median Annual Wage
$149,230
Wage Range
$89,160 – $256,570
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.
Median Annual Wage
$61,540
Wage Range
$41,810 – $98,030
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, re
Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Median Annual Wage
$80,730
Wage Range
$48,220 – $133,720
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Some college, no degree, Master’s degree
Human Resources Specialists
Bright OutlookRecruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.
Median Annual Wage
$75,940
Wage Range
$47,180 – $128,720
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Labor Relations Specialists
Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.
Median Annual Wage
$95,420
Wage Range
$50,490 – $156,180
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Some college, no degree, Associate’s degree or other 2-year degree
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Bright OutlookBuy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales recor
Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.
Median Annual Wage
$77,710
Wage Range
$48,380 – $128,870
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent, Less than high school diploma
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