Human Resource Management, B.S.B.A.
| Degree: | Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) |
| Major: | Human Resource Management |
| Department: | Business Administration Building 76A, Room 309 850-474-2310 http://uwf.edu/businessadministration |
| College: | Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business |
| CIP Code: | 52.1001 |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree in Human Resource Management (HRM) equips graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to recruit, hire, deploy, and manage human capital strategically in an organization. The program emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of issues involved with workforce management and required core competencies within modern business organizations where employees are regarded as human capital, and effective people management is perceived as the impetus for development of successful long-term competitive strategies. By providing a well-grounded human resources management curricula, graduates are prepared to seek careers in compensation and benefits, performance management, training and development, and generalist positions. This degree program aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
The B.S.B.A. in Human Resource Management is an included program in the University's accreditation by AACSB International.
Program Requirements
In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the B.S.B.A. in Human Resource Management must meet the requirements listed below. A minimum course grade of "C" is required in all Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business prerequisites, major, and major-related courses.
Students should consult with their academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Education requirements and common prerequisites.
In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional State of Florida requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Civic Literacy, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.
Human Resource Management majors should take the following courses to satisfy the components of the General Education curriculum:
| Communication | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| Elements of Statistics | ||
| Calculus with Business Applications | ||
| Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Principles of Economics Macro | ||
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the Mathematics Pathways catalog page. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Algebra through Calculus | ||
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| or MAC 1105C | College Algebra with Lab | |
| MAC 2233 | Calculus with Business Applications | 3 |
| or STA 2023 | Elements of Statistics | |
| Students will be placed on a starting point based on their mathematics placement. | ||
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisites Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| ACG 2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACG 2071 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CGS 2570 | Personal Computer Applications | 3 |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Economics Macro * | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Principles of Economics Micro | 3 |
| MAC 2233 | Calculus with Business Applications * | 3 |
| STA 2023 | Elements of Statistics * | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements
Lower Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 3-12 | |
Major Requirements
Students must complete courses from both the C.O.B. core (30 sh) and from the Human Resource Management Major (30 sh).
Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business BSBA Core
All students pursuing a BSBA major in the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business must complete each of the following BSBA core courses with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better. Some programs may require a higher minimum grade for specific courses. Students may contact their Advisor with questions regarding their course requirements.
| BUL 3130 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3 |
| FIN 3403 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| GEB 3213 | Business Communication | 3 |
| GEB 4361 | International Business | 3 |
| ISM 3011 | e-Business Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
| ISM 3116 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
| MAN 3025 | Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| MAN 3504 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MAN 4720 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| MAR 3023 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy
The Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business at the University of West Florida is accredited by AACSB International, the highest level of accreditation available to a college or school of business. As such, the College believes that it is in the student's best interest to take all junior/senior level BSBA Core, Major, and Major-related courses at UWF. These courses are typically taught by academically or professionally qualified faculty members as defined in the College's policy on faculty qualifications.
Undergraduate transfer credit for degree programs in the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business is awarded consistent with specifications in the UWF Catalog and the requirements of Florida's Common Numbering System.
Normally, the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business will not accept transfer credits as equivalent to UWF 3000/4000 level business-related courses from institutions not accredited by AACSB International.
Students should seek guidance from their Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business academic advisors on these matters.
Human Resource Management Major+
| MAN 3240 | Behavior in Organizations | 3 |
| MAN 3301 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| GEB 3453 | Business Ethics and Stakeholder Management | 3 |
| MAN 4330 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| MAN 4350 | Recruitment and Selection | 3 |
| MAN 4341 | Performance Management | 3 |
| MAN 4280 | Business Leadership and Change Management | 3 |
| MAN 4402 | Human Resource Law | 3 |
| MAN 4384 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Negotiation | ||
3000/4000 level advisor-approved College of Business elective | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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Courses included in the major GPA.