Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in Human Resource Management

Human resource professionals are playing increasingly greater roles in many large organizations. While being a crucial interface between top management and employees, they also are shaping and implementing important policies. And, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment in the human resource field is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in Human Resource Management is designed to provide an understanding of the role of HR and its relationship to employee productivity while building a solid base of general business knowledge. The BBA also provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue an advanced degree at the Master's level. The BBA degree meets the lower-levels requirement (180 credits) of the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Career Opportunities

The BBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing a career as a:

Corporate Recruiter
Labor Relations Manager
Employee Benefits Manager
Training Specialist

Challenging, Relevant Coursework

The BBA in Human Resource Management features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the HR field. Key topics addressed in this degree program include HR management and administration, approaches to evaluating and managing organizational change, and effective training and development techniques.

Students who successfully complete the program should be able to:

Assess decisions and employ methods for improving decision making.
Apply teambuilding and leadership skills.
Apply mathematical, statistical, and research techniques to analyze contemporary business practices and functions.
Apply the concepts and principles of finance and accounting to make effective decisions.
Discuss operations management practices and principles used in the current business environment.
Explain macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts and how they relate to the management of domestic and global organizations.
Discuss the implications of technology and the Internet on today's businesses.
Communicate effectively in business situations.
Recognize and manage potential ethical and legal conflicts.