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B.B.A. in Human Resource Management

Develop your skills for a career in HR with ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State's B.B.A. in Human Resource Management. Gain practical experience and theoretical knowledge to excel in the dynamic field of HR. Enroll now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career.

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“I chose to pursue a degree in business at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State because of the amount of support I knew I would receive as I approach each challenge. Being a student leader has allowed me to influence others and gain beneficial knowledge as I network through my journey. †Janinna Tibbs, Human Resource Management

 

Overview

  • Students develop the tools needed to master compensation and benefits, human resource planning, training and development, performance management, staffing, analyzing and designing jobs, analytics and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, global human resource management and employee relations.
  • The Human Resource Management program is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification.
  • The HR Forum Series brings HR leaders to campus twice each semester to share knowledge and expertise in the practice of human resources with business students.
  • Students gain valuable work experience with a required internship. Many companies use the internship as an extended job interview.
 

 

Interested in pairing a B.B.A. in Human Resources with an M.B.A? 

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State is proud to offer incoming, high-achieving undergraduate students, direct admission into a business master's program. With direct admission, students can comfortably complete their bachelor’s degree and master's degree within five years. 

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Program Information for B.B.A. in Human Resource Management

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Human Resource Management prepares students for leadership positions in human resource departments, including the ability to establish and advance organizational policies and guidelines and to utilize the tools and techniques for developing transformational work environments.

Students learn about employee relations; human resource planning; training and development; performance management; compensation and benefits; global human resource management; staffing, analyzing and designing jobs; strategic human resource management; human resource management analytics; and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Graduates are prepared to become business leaders equipped with the ability to identify, analyze and solve complex human resource and management issues.

Human Resource Management students may apply early to the and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the policy in the University Catalog for more information.

Admissions for B.B.A. in Human Resource Management

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Transfer Student: A minimum 2.000 overall GPA is required for admission into the program. Students who have previously attended ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and have completed COMM 15000, ENG 21011 and MATH 11010 (or placement out of those courses) must have earned a minimum C grade in the course (or their equivalent).

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate effective human resource management and leadership ability when presented with a human resource-related dilemma or opportunity.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of the roles of analytics and ERP systems in making human resource management business decisions.
  3. Identify and analyze global human resource concerns that affect business decisions.
  4. Create and communicate value for all stakeholders in the organization.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of legal issues related to human resource management.

Students earning a B.B.A. degree in Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are expected to have developed skills in the following critical areas of business:

  1. Core Business Knowledge - Recall the strategic frameworks that are used to make business decisions.
  2. Analytical Skills - Use analytical methodologies and critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve business problems.
  3. Digital Technology – Demonstrate the technological skills necessary to analyze business problems and develop solutions.
  4. Written Communication - Write effective business communications.
  5. Oral Communication - Make effective business presentations, using appropriate technologies.
  6. Teamwork – Collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose.
  7. Business Ethics – Recognize ethical business dilemmas and use ethical decision making to resolve the dilemma.
  8. Global - Analyze the key global factors when making business decisions.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
HRM 34180HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (min C grade)3
HRM 44183DEVELOPING AND TRAINING HUMAN RESOURCES IN ORGANIZATIONS (min C grade)3
HRM 44185STAFFING HUMAN RESOURCES (min C grade)3
HRM 44445GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (WIC) (min C grade) 13
HRM 44492BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (ELR) (min C grade in either course)3
or HRM 44499 HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS CONSULTING AND PROJECTS (ELR)
HRM 44660PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS (min C grade)3
HRM 44763HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYTICS AND ERP SYSTEMS (min C grade)3
MGMT 34185ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (min C grade)3
Major Electives, choose from the following: (min C grade)6
HRM 34189
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (ELR)
HRM 44091
SEMINAR IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
HRM 44492
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (ELR) 2
or HRM 44499
 HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS CONSULTING AND PROJECTS (ELR)
MGMT 34157
INTRODUCTION TO THE U.S. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
MGMT 34158
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
MGMT 34159
MANAGING HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS
MGMT 34164
ORGANIZATIONAL MENTORING
MGMT 34165
DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP
MGMT 34175
LEARNING TO LEAD
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
ACCT 23020INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
ACCT 23021INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3
BA 24056BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 33
BA 44062SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3
BUS 10123EXPLORING BUSINESS 43
BUS 30062ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3
CIS 24053INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) (min C grade)3
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ECON 22061PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
FIN 26074LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3
FIN 36053BUSINESS FINANCE 3
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) (min C grade)3
MGMT 24163PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
MGMT 44285STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3
MKTG 25010PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
UC 10162INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
Mathematics or Critical Reasoning Elective, choose from the following: 53-5
MATH 10051
QUANTITATIVE REASONING (KMCR)
MATH 11012
INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR)
MATH 12002
ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR)
PHIL 21002
INTRODUCTION TO FORMAL LOGIC (KMCR)
66
9
3
6-7
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 713
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade is required to fulfill the writing intensive requirement.

2

Course used to fulfill a major requirement may not be used to also fulfill a major elective.

3

Students who have taken MATH 10041 for another program may use it as a substitute for BA 24056.

4

Students changing their program to one in the college, transferring, or an incoming student with college credit plus credits, may be waived out of BUS 10123 if:

  • 30 or more credit hours have been earned and any two classes (from ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163, MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053) have successfully been completed.
  • 60 or more credit hours have been earned and the student has successfully completed one course (from ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163, MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053)
  • At the discretion of the college dean's office, the student has sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge in a business field (as demonstrated by a CLEP score or Credit by Exam) but does not meet the requirements listed above.
5

Taking MATH 10051 or PHIL 21002 will not replace a low grade in either MATH 11012 or MATH 12002. Students are required to take MATH 11012 or MATH 12002 if they change their major to, or want to double major with, the Economics major or Finance major and/or intend to declare the Data Analytics minor. Students who intend to enroll in certain graduate programs and/or are working toward Phi Beta Kappa status are highly encouraged to take MATH 11012  or MATH 12002.

6

Minimum C grade in ENG 21011 or HONR 20197.

7

Maximum 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses allowed.

Progression Requirements
  • Minimum 2.000 overall GPA
  • Minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011, HRM 34180 and MATH 11010
  • Minimum C grade in all major requirements

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students must complete at least 50 percent of business credit hours (required for the business degree) in-residence on a ºìÐÓÊÓƵ campus.
  • Students must complete two measures of outcomes assessment as specified by the college for complete satisfaction of the B.B.A. degree.
  • Students must complete at least 50 percent of their major credit hours in residence on a ºìÐÓÊÓƵ campus.
  • Maximum 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses may be applied toward the degree program.
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS 3
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Mathematics or Critical Reasoning Elective 3-5
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities or Fine Arts 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Composition 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3
ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
MATH 11012
or MATH 12002
 INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR)
or ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR)
3
UC 10162 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Composition 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Fine Arts 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3
MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Basic Sciences 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3
BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3
BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3
MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
Required for progression in the major: minimum 2.000 overall GPA, minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011, MATH 11010 and HRM 34180.  
BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3
FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3
HRM 34180 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Basic Sciences 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Social Sciences 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA  
HRM 44763 HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYTICS AND ERP SYSTEMS 3
MGMT 34185 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR 3
Major Elective 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA  
HRM 44183 DEVELOPING AND TRAINING HUMAN RESOURCES IN ORGANIZATIONS 3
HRM 44185 STAFFING HUMAN RESOURCES 3
HRM 44660 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS 3
Major Elective 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA and completion of the Assurance of Learning Assessment given in MGMT 44285.  
HRM 44445 GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (WIC) 3
HRM 44492
or HRM 44499
 BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (ELR)
or HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS CONSULTING AND PROJECTS (ELR)
3
MGMT 44285 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3
General Electives 4
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for B.B.A. in Human Resource Management

Compensation and benefits managers

2.5%

slower than the average

18,000

number of jobs

$125,130

potential earnings

Compliance officers

4.6%

about as fast as the average

337,600

number of jobs

$71,100

potential earnings

Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping

-5.0%

decline

123,900

number of jobs

$43,250

potential earnings

Human resources managers

6.3%

faster than the average

165,200

number of jobs

$121,220

potential earnings

Training and development managers

7.3%

faster than the average

42,300

number of jobs

$115,640

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
$58,685
Average Annual Starting Salary
$14/Hour
Average Internship Wage

*Information based on the class of 2024.

Where can I get a job?

Beacon Hill Staffing Group • Hunter Recruiting • KeyBank • Morgan Stanley • SkySource Solutions • Surge Staffing • Tailored Management • Target • Union Home Mortgage • Wheeler Staffing Partners • and more!

 

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