Human Resource Management, BBA
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You. Managing a Work Force
Whether you want to work for a small business or a Fortune 500 company, building and maintaining a team of productive people is essential to organizational health. Davenport’s Human Resource Management (HRM) degree offers the most human resource-specific courses with the least number of total credits required. Plus, a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) creates a broad knowledge base that translates to any area of business. Our HRM major is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), giving your degree added value.
The HRM bachelor's program is a great choice if you:
- Enjoy interacting with people at all levels of an organization
- Have or want to develop strong problem-solving skills
- Are interested in strong strategic management skills
- Can apply business fundamentals beyond human resource management
- Can balance multiple individual needs of employees and stakeholders
During your studies, you will:
- Develop skills in business fundamentals
- Focus on the field of human resource management
- Access real-world application of relevant knowledge
- Learn critical thinking, strategic decision-making and analysis skills
A Strong Outlook
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects jobs in human resources to grow faster than average, up to 22% through 2020. After earning this degree, you will be qualified to pursue rewarding career positions such as:
- Human Resource Directors and Managers
- Benefits and Compensation Administrators
- Employment Recruiters
- Labor Relations
- Staffing Specialists
- Employee Relations Managers
- Compensation and Benefit Managers
- Job Analysis Specialists
- Training and Development
- U.S. Government Personnel Staff
The table shown here shows recent state and national salary ranges for some of the positions available to a bachelor’s degree graduate.
| Job Title | Salary (Michigan) | Salary (National) |
| Human Resource Managers | 84,908 | 108,600 |
| Training and Development Managers | 85,592 | 95,800 |
| Compensation and Benefit Managers | 97,377 | 96,940 |
| Managers Average | 89,292 | 100,446 |
| Compensation and Benefit Specialist | 60,704 | 59,590 |
| Training and Development Specialist | 54,857 | 57,280 |
| Employment, Procurement, and Placement Specialist | 55,165 | 54,530 |
| Specialist Average | 56,908 | 57,133 |
| Average salary with the Federal Government according to Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2010 | ||
| Labor-Relations | 97,920 | |
| Manpower Development Specialists | 88,400 | |
| Human Resource Managers | 81,610 | |
| Federal Government Average | 89,310 | |
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Why Davenport?
- The national reputation of Davenport’s curriculum and instructors
- A broad range of organizations across Michigan and the nation regularly hire DU graduates
- Davenport has been recognized nationally as a “Top Five SHRM Learning System Online” course partner
The DU Advantage
- Courses available online and in classroom
- State-of-the-art online technology and support
- High quality coursework
- 11 campuses statewide
- Low student-to-faculty ratio
- Specializing in careers of the future
- Practical, in-field experiences
Talk to a DU advisor at your campus about creating a flexible schedule that works for you.
Full Curriculum
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION • 120 CREDITS • HRMG BBA
Students gain skills in human resource management fundamentals through broad exposure to various human resource topics in a learning environment that balances textbook theory with real-world management application. Through varied learning methodologies, students are exposed to a range of human resource career opportunities with emphasis on the strategic role of human resources in today's business world.
**Which class should I take? When should I take it? Please click here for a recommended program sequence.
| Foundations of Excellence | 39 cr. | |
|---|---|---|
| COMM120 | Presentation Techniques | 3 cr. |
| ECON200 | Microeconomics | 3 cr. |
| ECON201 | Macroeconomics | 3 cr. |
| ENGL109 | Composition | 3 cr. |
| ENGL110 | Advanced Composition | 3 cr. |
| ENGL311 | Professional Writing | 3 cr. |
| FRSM100 | Career and Education Seminar | 3 cr. |
| MATH125 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 cr. |
| STAT220 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 cr. |
| SOSC201 | Diversity in Society | 3 cr. |
| HUMN | Humanities Elective | 3 cr. |
| SOSC | Social Science Elective | 3 cr. |
| ENVS125 or SCI/MATH | Environmental Studies or Science/Mathematics Elective | 3 cr. |
| Foundations of Business | 32 cr. | |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT201 | Accounting Foundations I | 4 cr. |
| ACCT202 | Accounting Foundations II | 4 cr. |
| BITS211 | Microcomputer Applications: Spreadsheet | 3 cr. |
| BUSN120 | Introduction to Business | 3 cr. |
| BUSN210 | Professional Ethics | 3 cr. |
| CISP112 | Applied Information Technology | 3 cr. |
| FINC211 | Corporate Finance | 3 cr. |
| LEGL210 | Business Law Foundations | 3 cr. |
| MGMT211 | Management Foundations | 3 cr. |
| MKTG211 | Marketing Foundations | 3 cr. |
| Major | 40 cr. | |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN225 | International Business | 3 cr. |
| BUSN488T | BBA Major Field Test | 0 cr. |
| GPMT350 | Principles of Project Management | 3 cr. |
| HRMG213 | Human Resource Management | 3 cr. |
| HRMG313 | Staffing Organizations | 3 cr. |
| HRMG314 | Managing Change in Organizations | 3 cr. |
| HRMG330/290/490 | International HR Management or HR Management Internship or HR BBA Management Internship | 3 cr. |
| HRMG350 | Training for Organizations | 3 cr. |
| HRMG431 | Negotiation and Dispute Resolution | 3 cr. |
| HRMG433 | Compensation Administration | 3 cr. |
| HRMG453 | Strategic Human Resources | 4 cr. |
| LEGL401 | Employment and Labor Law | 3 cr. |
| MGMT321 | Organizational Behavior | 3 cr. |
| MGMT375 | Leadership Theory and Discovery | 3 cr. |
| Open Electives | 9 cr. | |
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