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Business Administration: Major in Human Resource Management Degree

Degree level: Bachelor's

human_resource_degreeHuman resources is the critical business function of managing a company's most important assets – its employees. Human resource management means employing people, developing their capabilities and making sure they are paid fairly for their services. These professionals ensure the human element of an organization is operating properly.

Our business administration: major in human resource management bachelor's degree provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career in human resources. Our faculty of professionals who work in their field will provide you with the knowledge, training and insight that you'll use in your career. This program is offered at several Westwood campus locations* and as an online degree option.

Program features include:

  • a curriculum developed with the assistance of human resource professionals and in line with Society for Human Resource Management guidelines
  • topics covering legal issues and ethics to provide training in critical thinking and compliance with business standards
  • business courses outside of human resources management to give you a strong business background
  • a capstone course to demonstrate real-world application of human resources management knowledge and skills to potential employers
 

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Business Administration: Major in Human Resource Management Course Information

A human resource management bachelor’s degree opens up a world of possibilities. Career-focused courses you may take during this program:

  • Principles of Human Resource Management
  • Employee Recruiting and Staffing
  • Employee Training and Development
  • Employee and Labor Relations
  • Human Resources Information Systems
  • Employee Compensation and Total Rewards

COURSE BREAKDOWN

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Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Discuss how the basic business functions of accounting, finance, human resources, operations, and marketing are interconnected
  • Demonstrate proficiency with software applications common in business
  • Describe the management practices used for planning, organizing, and controlling operations in an organization
  • Illustrate how ethical issues influence behavior in a business environment
  • Analyze the impact of human resource management policies and processes on organizations
  • Illustrate how an effective human resource management program complements an organization’s strategy

LOCATIONS OFFERING THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAM IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: MAJOR IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.*

Online
Online Campus

California
Anaheim - Anaheim, CA 
Inland Empire - Upland, CA
Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
South Bay - Torrance, CA

Colorado
Denver North - Denver, CO
Denver South - Denver, CO

Georgia
Atlanta Midtown - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Northlake - Atlanta, GA

Virginia
Annandale - Annandale, VA
Arlington Ballston - Arlington, VA

*Not all programs are offered every term.  Check with the campus of interest for current program offerings.

 

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Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

  

WHERE COULD YOUR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: MAJOR IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEGREE TAKE YOU?

A career in human resource management could be your path to a brighter future. Take a look at a few of the career fields that may be available to a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from Westwood College:*

  • Benefits management

  • Employee training and development

  • Labor relations

  • Recruiting

  • *Graduates without experience in the field will likely start in entry-level positions.

 

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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

Business Administration: Major in Human Resource Management Occupation Disclosures

The Department of Education lists the following occupations as potential careers for graduates of this program:*

11-3040 Human Resources Manager
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers
11-3042 Training and Development Managers
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other
13-1071.01 Employment Interviewers
13-1071.02 Personnel Recruiters
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits and Job Analysis Specialists
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other
45-1012 Farm Labor Contractors

Additional information is available by visiting www.onetonline.org and entering the six-digit Standard Occupational Code (SOC) in the Occupation Search Area.

*This list is based on Department of Education standards. Actual entry-level jobs for graduates in this program may vary from this list. The job code data was pulled from IPEDS CIP-SOC crosswalk as of 4/22/2011. Although the Department of Education requires all job titles to be listed, Westwood College has not found the program to prepare graduates for all the jobs listed.

 

General Program Disclosures

To learn more about on-time graduation and placement rates, median loan debt, and tuition and fees, please select this document and access the index page to locate the information for your campus of interest.

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