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BS - Business Administration - HR Specialization

Students in the Bachelor of Science with major in Business Administration program will evaluate strategic solutions to organizational issues within diverse business and economic situations applying critical thinking, financial and managerial knowledge. Multiple communication media and technologies will be evaluated to design appropriate business strategies for organizational and global business conditions. Students will integrate biblical principles, and generate ethical solutions to business challenges.

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

  • Evaluate an organization’s current situation and formulate an appropriate strategy in response to organizational challenges.
  • Integrate appropriate financial and quantitative methods to provide solutions within diverse global business and economic environments.
  • Design appropriate strategies using multiple communication media to meet organizational goals.
  • Apply appropriate technologies to meet changing business conditions.
  • Develop ethical solutions for business opportunities using critical thinking.
  • Integrate a biblical framework that guides interaction within the workplace.

Business Administration students also have the option of adding a specialization of Human Resource Management (HR) by taking 12 additional hours and pursuing an HR oriented project in ADM-495. The HR Specialization aligns with the recommended requirements for HR degree programs as outlined in the Society of Human Resource Management curriculum guidebook and templates. Upon successful completion of this specialization, students should be equipped to:

  • Fill the role of an educated HR professional.
  • Demonstrate an alignment of knowledge and skills with Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) standards for Human Resources Professionals.
  • Complete the SHRM certification exam (per SHRM certification qualifications, i.e., work experience).

The curriculum will be completed in the order established by Indiana Wesleyan University. Indiana Wesleyan University reserves the right to modify the curriculum and locations offered as necessary.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Business Administration offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies are as follows:

  • Proof of high school graduation or GED certification.
  • Original transcripts from all previous college or university study at regionally accredited colleges or universities or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.
  • Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education is required before the student is eligible to start a bachelor core program. A maximum of 40 hours of credit may be earned through the assessed learning process toward the required 60.

Transfer Credit Policy

Transfer credit for core curriculum requirements for undergraduate programs within the DeVoe School of Business may be granted as follows:

  • Credit must have been earned at a regionally accredited college or university or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education with a minimum grade of "C."
  • Courses must be approved by the DeVoe School of Business.
  • Students must complete at least 30 hours of the core curriculum at Indiana Wesleyan University.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a baccalaureate degree with a major in Business Administration from the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, the following requirements must be met:

  • Completion of 120 semester hours.
  • Completion of the required core courses with a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Completion of 30 hours of general education requirements as specified (General Education Requirements).
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

Business Administration - HR Specialization - Program of Study

Core Courses

NOTE: Students must take MGT-435, MGT-490, and MGT-470 prior to taking ADM-495.

MGT-302Management and Leadership

3
COM-325Communication in Business

3
ADM-310Applied Technology for Managers

3
MGT-445Ethical and Legal Business Concepts

3
MGT-421Strategies in Marketing Management

3
MGT-460International Issues in Business

3
MGT-451Quality and Project Decision-Making for Managers

3
ADM-320Business Statistics

3
ACC-201Accounting Principles I

3
ACC-202Accounting Principles II

3
ECO-330Applied Microeconomics for Business

3
ECO-331Applied Macroeconomics for Business

3
FIN-210Managerial Finance

3
MGT-435Human Resources Management

3
MGT-490Human Resources Development

3
MGT-470Total Rewards

3
MGT-494Comprehensive Overview of HRM

3
ADM-495Seminar in Business

3
Total Credit Hours:54

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