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BS - Business Administration - Human Resource Management Specialization

Students in the Bachelor of Science with major in Business Administration and a specialization in Human Resource Management 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. 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 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.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a human resource professional. 
  • Demonstrate an alignment of knowledge and skills with Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) standards for human resources professionals.
  • Evaluate readiness for the SHRM certification exams.

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 a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
  • Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours is required before the student is eligible to start a bachelor core program. 

Transfer Credit Policy

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

  • Credit must have been earned at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a minimum grade of "C".
  • Courses must be approved by the DeVoe School of Business, Technology, & Leadership.
  • 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 and a specialization in Human Resource 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.

Business Administration - HR Specialization - Program of Study

Core Courses

MGT-302Management and Leadership

3
COM-325Communication in Business

3
ADM-310Digital Transformation for Managers

3
MGT-445Ethical and Legal Business Concepts

3
MKG-421Foundations of Marketing

3
MGT-460International Issues in Business

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

3
ACC-201Accounting Principles I

3
ACC-202Accounting Principles II

3
STA-320Business Statistics

3
ECO-330Applied Microeconomics for Business

3
ECO-331Applied Macroeconomics for Business

3
FIN-210Managerial Finance

3
ADM-495Seminar in Business

3
Total Credit Hours:42

Specialization Courses - Human Resource Management

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

HRM-435Human Resource Management

3
HRM-470Managing Compensation and Benefits

3
HRM-490Human Resource Development

3
HRM-494Comprehensive Overview of Human Resource Management

3
Total Credit Hours:12

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