Human Resource Management Concentration
All organizations experience the need to manage human resources effectively. Those organizations that effectively deal with human resources issues and challenges are likely to outperform those that do not. Additionally, the increased number and complexity of legal issues and governmental regulations relative to the human resource function have served to dramatically increase both the size and importance of many organizations' human resource departments. The Human Resource Management concentration provides specialized training for students who are interested in pursuing careers in personnel management. Specifically, it provides basic preparation for entry-level positions in human resource management, along with an education background that prepares students for human resource manager certification and career advancement in the field.
Core Requirements
Students must take the following nine hours:
Management 471 - 3 hours - Human Resource Management
Management 475 - 3 hours - Employment Law
Management 476 - 3 hours - Staffing, Compensation, and Employee Development
Concentration Electives
Students must select any six hours from the following:
Management 391 - 3 hours - Internship
Management 440 - 3 hours - Managing Diversity
Management 472 - 3 hours - Special Topics in Management
Management 473 - 3 hours - Organizational Behavior
Management 478 - 3 hours - Leadership
Management 484 - 3 hours - Project Management
Human Resource Management Curriculum Sheets - pdf
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First Semester: Biological Science English 101 History Elective Mathematics 155 or 161 Southeastern 101 Psychology or Sociology
Second Semester: CMPS 110 or Business Technology 210 English 102 Mathematics 163 Physical Science Visual Arts, Dance, Music, or Theatre |
Hours: 3 3 3 3-5 0-3 3 15-18
3 3 3 3 3 15 |
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First Semester: Accounting 200 Economics 201 English 230, 231, or 232 Management 231 Second Natural Science Sequence
Second Semester: Accounting 225 Economics 202 Management 232 Management 261 Elective (non-business) |
Hours: 3 3 3 3 3 15
3 3 3 3 3 15 |
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First Semester: Management 309 Finance 381 Business Technology 234 Management 351 Marketing 303
Second Semester: Communication 211 Economics 333 Elective (non-business) Management 471 Marketing or Finance Elective (300 or 400 level) |
Hours: 3 3 3 3 3 15
3 3 3 3 3 15 |
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First Semester: Management 475 Management 474 Management 391, 440, 472, 473, 478, or 484 Mgmt 425, Mrkt 443, Econ 421, Fin 447 Elective (non-business)
Second Semester: Economics Elective (300 or 400 level) Elective (non-business) Management 391, 440, 472, 473, 478, or 484 Management 464 Management 476 |
Hours: 3 3 3 3 3 15
3 3 3 3 3 15 |
Total semester hours required 120-125