BS - Management - HR Specialization

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Management stresses skill development in business management. This includes analysis and problem solving, the application of global perspectives, the identification of appropriate methods of communication, the application of relevant technologies, and developing ethical solutions using critical thinking. All skills are examined within a biblical framework.

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

• Develop business analysis and problem solving skills in planning, organizing, controlling, and leading as they relate to business management.
• Apply global management perspectives to critical business decisions.
• Identify appropriate business management communication methods to reach diverse audiences in business environments.
• Apply relevant technologies to manage changing business conditions.
• Develop ethical solutions for business management opportunities using critical thinking.
• Integrate a biblical framework that guides interaction within the workplace.

Management students have the option of adding a specialization of Human Resource Management by completing the Management core requirements which includes three hours of a Human Resources course, MGT-435. Completing an additional nine hours of Human Resource courses (MGT-470, MGT-490, and MGT-494), and pursuing an HR oriented project in ADM-495 completes the requirements of the Human Resource Management Specialization option. 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 and credentialed 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).

Management students wishing to complete the Human Resource Management specialization also need to complete the following foundational business course requirements in order to comply with SHRM guidelines:

• Statistics course at the 100 level or equivalent

This course may be completed at IWU or transferred in.

A minor in Management is available to a bachelor degree seeking student in the College of Adult and Professional Studies.

Management Minor

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

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Management 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 Management 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.

 

Management - HR Specialization - Program of Study

Core Courses

Students completing the specialization must also complete a statistics course (100 level or equivalent) to satisfy the foundational business course requirements in order to comply with SHRM guidelines.

NOTE: Students must take MGT-435, MGT-490, MGT-470 and MGT-494 prior to taking ADM-495.

MGT-302	Management and Leadership	3
COM-325	Communication in Business	3
ADM-310	Applied Technology for Managers	3
MGT-445	Ethical and Legal Business Concepts	3
MGT-421	Strategies in Marketing Management	3
MGT-460	International Issues in Business	3
MGT-451	Quality and Project Decision-Making for Managers	3
MGT-450	Negotiation/Conflict Resolution	3
ECO-310	Economics Principles for Managers	3
ACC-310	Accounting Decisions for Managers	3
MGT-432	Organizational Behavior	3
FIN-310	Financial Decisions for Managers	3
MGT-435	Human Resources Management	3
MGT-490	Human Resources Development	3
MGT-470	Total Rewards	3
MGT-494	Comprehensive Overview of HRM	3
ADM-495	Seminar in Business	3
Total Credit Hours:		51