Mar 28, 2024  
2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Human Resource Management, B.B.A.


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Human Resource Management Curriculum

Human resources managers are employed in almost every industry. Human resources managers plan, direct and coordinate the administrative functions of an organization. They oversee the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between an organization’s management and its employees. The human resource management degree prepares students for entry-level HR positions and for careers in the human resource management field.

Human Resource Management Major

Students seeking a major in human resource management must qualify for a Bachelor of Business Administration. In addition to the core curriculum, business field of study and business foundation requirements, the student must complete MGT 373 , MGT 379 , MGT 484 , BLW 456 ; and 12 additional advanced semester hours from: ECO 439 , GBU 330  OR GBU 345 , GBU 400 , MGT 377 , MGT 461 , MGT 475  or MGT 476 .

The human resource management major requires 24 hours with at least 12 hours of advanced coursework in the major completed at SFA. GPA requirements include a minimum 2.0 overall within the business foundation and within the major.

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements


A. Communication


B. Mathematics


Three hours from:


C. Life and Physical Sciences


D. Language, Philosophy and Culture


E. Creative Arts


F. American History


G. Government/Political Science


H. Social and Behavioral Sciences


Three hours from:


I. Component Area Option


Curriculum (120 hours)


Freshman Year (30 hours)


Fall


15 hours

Spring


15 hours

Sophomore Year (30 hours)


Junior Year (30 hours)


Fall


15 hours

Spring


15 hours

Senior Year (30 hours)


Fall


  • Elective Credit(s): 3
  • Elective/major requirement Credit(s): 3 **
  • Major requirement Credit(s): 3
  • Major requirement Credit(s): 3
  • Major requirement Credit(s): 3
15 hours

Spring


15 hours

Minimum total hours: 120


**The international business major requires 27 hours, the marketing major requires 24 hours, the management major requires 21 hours, the human resource management major requires 24 hours, and the sports business major requires 24 hours. The management majors can take 18 hours of electives, marketing majors can take 15 hours of electives, human resource management majors can take 15 hours of electives, sports business majors can take 15 hours of electives, and international business majors can take 12 hours of electives.

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