Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Human Resource Management
Every day, human resources (HR) professionals make decisions about an organization’s workforce to help ensure viability and competitiveness.
Since training, compensation and other areas pertinent to managing employees are all within their expertise, these HR professionals are in high demand. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts human resource specialist jobs will grow 6% through 2032, which is faster than average job growth for all professions. Human resource manager jobs are expected to grow 5% in the same time frame — also faster than average growth.
In JWU’s 4-year bachelor of science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Human Resource Management program, you’ll study business administration and human resource management, enhancing your education and preparing for a career in both fields. Faculty with human resource experience will teach you a curriculum designed with industry-relevant guidelines from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).
Students can join JWU’s SHRM chapter, which provides opportunities for:
- networking with HR professionals and hiring managers
- participating in the annual tri-state (RI, Mass., and Conn.) SHRM Student Case Competition
- mentoring by industry professionals through Rhode Island’s state SHRM chapter
Graduates may pursue positions in public, private and nonprofit organizations of any size.
Sample Human Resource Management Courses
- Human Resource Management
- Workforce Planning and Deployment
- Labor Relations
- Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards
- Training and Development
- Enterprise Risk Management
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), internship, minor or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
For a full course listing, visit the JWU Catalog:
The Human Resource Management Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program prepares students for careers in a variety of managerial and professional positions within the human resource profession. Graduates are prepared for entry- and mid-level positions and advanced coursework in human resource management or business administration.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Apply the major concepts, skills and values of business administration.
- Communicate effectively to diverse audiences, purposes and situations through a variety of professional methods within business administration.
- Use decision-support tools to resolve contemporary business issues using ethical business practices.
- Differentiate the functional areas of Human Resource Management at both the strategic and operational level.
- Develop sound Human Resource Management theory addressing diversity management, ethical management and the impact of global forces.
The program was designed with industry-relevant guidelines as determined by both the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).
https://www.jwu.edu/academics/majors-and-programs/human-resource-management-bsba.html