Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Human Resources

The purpose of the major in Human Resources is to prepare students for challenges in the workplace related to managing and developing people. This includes those interested in HR careers as well as those who desire to improve their ability to solve problems, improve processes and enhance the effectiveness of people in organizations. In addition to developing competencies in key HR activities (staffing; training & development; performance management; compensation & benefits; legal compliance), the student will develop important skills in critical thinking, problem solving, technology and business communication.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources:

Completion of 52/55 semester hours of UIW Core Curriculum

45 semester hours as follows:

A. Business (21 hours)

ACCT	2301	Accounting for non-business majors
BINF	2325	Personal Productivity Applications
BMDS	3370	Analytical Decision Making I
BMDS	3371	Analytical Decision Making II
BMGT	3340	Management Theory and Practice
BMGT	3354	Human Resources Management
BMGT	4355	Organizational Behavior & Leadership

B. Human Resources (24 hours)

HRES	3330	Human Resources and the Law
HRES	3340	Organizational Development
HRES	3350	Staffing
HRES	3360	Training & Development
HRES	3370	Compensation and Benefits
HRES	3380	Performance Management
HRES	4350	Leadership in Organizations
HRES	4380	Capstone in Human Resources

 

 

Total requirements must equal at least 128 credit hours to be eligible for graduation.