Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business

School of Undergraduate Studies

Human Resource Management specialization

Over the last decade, the human resource function has moved beyond personnel management and development to become a strategic cornerstone in many organizations, increasing the need for professionals with specialized human resources skills, as well as a sound foundation of general business skills. This Human Resource Management bachelor's specialization, mapped to the competencies identified by the Society for Human Resource Management's "The Competency Model for the New HR," offers a strong background in human resource functions, including compensation and benefits management, recruiting and retention, employee development, and labor relations. It also provides an overview of key business areas to increase your ability to effectively partner with other functions and contribute to your company's success. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing entry-level or senior specialist positions in Recruiting, compensation, benefits, labor relations, and other human resources fields.

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General Education Requirements

To complete your bachelor's degree, you will need 45 quarter credits in general education subject areas with a minimum of 6 quarter credits from each category. We offer general education courses in communication, humanities, natural science and mathematics, and social science.

Residents of Arkansas must complete Arkansas general education requirements.

Core Courses (each course 6 quarter credits unless noted)

• BUS3004 - Developing a Business Perspective
• BUS3010 - Fundamentals of Management and Leadership
• BUS3020 - Fundamentals of E-Business
• BUS3030 - Fundamentals of Marketing and Sales
• BUS3040 - Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
• BUS3050 - Fundamentals of Organizational Communication
• BUS3060 - Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting

Specialization Courses (each course 6 quarter credits unless noted)

• BUS4043 - Compensation and Benefits Management*
• BUS4044 - Legal Issues in Human Resource Management*
• BUS4045 - Recruiting, Retention, and Development*
• BUS4046 - Employee and Labor Relations*
• BUS4047 - Employee Training and Development*
• BUS4048 - International Human Resource Management Issues*
• BUS4801 - Ethics and Enterprise
• BUS4802 - Change Management

Elective Courses

• Choose 39 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.

Capstone Course (taken during learner's final quarter)

• BUS4993 - Business Capstone Project - 6 quarter credits

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