Human Resources
Bachelor’s

Managing an organization's most valuable asset - the people working within that organization
- contributes to the success of the organization. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Human Resource Management prepares you to become an essential partner in an organization's development and
execution of an organizational strategy.
You also have an option to earn graduate credit toward an Master of Business Administration or Master of Science in Business Analytics while working on this bachelor's degree. Through this combined degree program, you can finish both degrees in just four years and save up to $8,625!
The Experience
As a student in the online Human Resource Management program from Trine University, you will concentrate on all areas of business and learn in-depth processes necessary for successful human resource management. You will learn the necessary skills to recruit, manage and direct employees as well as handle compensation, benefits, performance evaluations and workplace health and safety considerations.
The Results
As a graduate with a Human Resource Management degree, you will be prepared to hold positions in areas such as employee relations, labor relations, retention, occupational safety and policy development including:
- Human Resources Administrator
- Recruiter
- Human Resources Manager
- Job Placement Specialist
- Benefits Administrator
- Compensation Administrator
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Human Resource Management (120 hrs.)
General Education Requirements - 39 hours
Communication – 12 hrs. | ||
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ENG 133 | Technical Communication | 3 hrs. |
Or | ||
ENG 143 | College Composition | 3 hrs. |
HUM 203 | Humanities Seminar | 3 hrs. |
SP 203 | Effective Speaking | 3 hrs. |
COM 213 | Business Communication | 3 hrs. |
Humanities and Social Science – 9 hrs. | ||
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ECO 213 | Microeconomics | 3 hrs. |
ECO 223 | Macroeconomics | 3 hrs. |
Or | ||
ECO 203 | Survey of Economics | 3 hrs. |
Social Science Elective (3) | 3 hrs. | |
Humanities Elective (3) | 3 hrs. |
Mathematics and Science – 12 hrs. | ||
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MA 113 | College Algebra | 3 hrs. |
MA 173 | Essential Calculus | 3 hrs. |
Or | ||
MA 163 | Applied Math w/Business Concepts | 3 hrs. |
MA 253 | Statistics | 3 hrs. |
Science Elective (3) | 3 hrs. |
Other – 6 hrs. | ||
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BA 213 | Business Spreadsheets | 3 hrs. |
PSY 113 | Principles of Psychology | 3 hrs. |
Additional Requirements - 81 hours
Business Core – 38 hrs. | ||
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UE 111 | Online Learning Orientation | 1 hrs. |
AC 203 | Accounting I | 3 hrs. |
AC 213 | Accounting II | 3 hrs. |
BA 123 | Business Concepts | 3 hrs. |
BA 201 | Professional Development & Strategies | 1 hrs. |
FIN 303 | Managerial Finance | 3 hrs. |
LAW 203 | Business Law & Ethics | 3 hrs. |
MGT 353 | Designing Operations | 3 hrs. |
MGT 363 | Organizational Behavior | 3 hrs. |
MK 203 | Marketing | 3 hrs. |
MGT 483 | Capstone | 3 hrs. |
BA 453 | Global Strategic Management | 3 hrs. |
FIN 353 | Personal Finance | 3 hrs. |
BA 3113 | Business Internship | 3 hrs. |
Or | ||
MGT 473 | Capsim Business Simulation | 3 hrs. |
Concentration Requirements - 30 hrs. | ||
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HR 303 | Compensation & Benefits | 3 hrs. |
HR 323 | Safety & Health Management | 3 hrs. |
LAW 403 | Employment Law | 3 hrs. |
MGT 303 | Risk Management | 3 hrs. |
MGT 313 | Human Resource Management | 3 hrs. |
MGT 323 | Leadership | 3 hrs. |
MGT 343 | Human Resource Development | 3 hrs. |
MGT 383 | Principles of Project Management | 3 hrs. |
PSY 363 | Human Behavior & Counseling | 3 hrs. |
Business Elective (3) | 3 hrs. |
Business Electives: 300-400 level from AC, BA, ENT, FIN, HR, LAW, LDR, MGT, MK
Additional Requirements – 3 | ||
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BA 113 | Business Computer Applications | 3 hrs. |
Electives – 10 hrs. | ||
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Electives (10) | 10 hrs. |
Additional Information
Courses that end with a certificate.
MK 203 Marketing: Digital Marketing Course; Digital Advertising Certification Course; Business Analytics Course
Program Information
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Human Resource Management Major
Duration
120 hours
Level
Undergraduate
Campus Location
Online