Business Administration, B.S.

Our business administration programs are based on a philosophy of total student development. The programs stress an interdisciplinary approach that will expose you to all aspects of the complex and changing business environment. The faculty emphasize the social, ethical, cultural, and political issues that managers must face on a daily basis.

Human Resources Concentration

The human resources (HR) concentration is ideal for business professionals who love working with people. Effective HR professionals keep their hands on the pulse of their company’s work force, enabling them to understand what’s needed to keep the staff motivated and efficient. Additionally, HR professionals help fellow employees find the most effective retirement and health care packages for their needs. They also work with administrators to interview new employees and negotiate salaries and benefits.

Through the human resources concentration curriculum, you will learn the art of working with people and giving them the tools they need to be successful. The program also covers human resources responsibilities like occupational health and safety, conflict resolution, labor relations, and training and development. If you enjoy working with people, a concentration in human resources can lead to a very satisfying career.

Required Courses 

Semester 1
BA 1200	Foundations of Business	3
PSY 1700	Introduction to Psychology	3
ENG 1250	English Composition I	3
MIS 1300	Software Tools	3
MA 1000	Foundations of College Math	3
IIT 1000	Freshman Seminar	0
		15
Semester 2
MA 1025	Mathematical Problem-Solving	3
BA 2010	Principles of Management	3
ENG 1270	English Composition II	3
Elective	(Approve)	3
IIT 1270	Introduction to Critical Inquiry	3
IIT 2000	Pre-Internship Seminar	0
		15
Semester 3
ACC 1010	Accounting Principles	3
BA 2500	Marketing	3
BA 2850	Managing in the Legal Environment	3
ENG 2320	Professional Communication	3
BA 2410	Human Resource Management	3
		15
Semester 4
BA 2430	International Management	3
BA 3650	Compensation Management	3
MA 2025	Statistical Problem-Solving	3
ACC 2140	Managerial Accounting	3
BA 2020	Operations Management	3
		15
Semester 5
BA 2700	Organizational Behavior	3
HUM 2000	Intro to Humanities	3
SS 2200	Macroeconomics	3
BA 3200	Business Ethics	3
BA 2600	Occupational Safety and Health	3
		15
Semester 6
SS 2210	Microeconomics	3
PSY 3740	Counseling Techniques	3
Elective	(Approved)	3
Elective	(Humanities)	3
	(One of the two following courses)	3
SS 2800	Sociology
SS 2720	Group Dynamics
		15
Semester 7
BA 3800	Labor Relations	3
BA 4700	Training and Development	3
BA 3600	Corporate Finance	3
Elective	(Approved)	9
		18
Semester 8
BA 4910	Business Policy & Strategy Planning	3
Elective	(Approved)	9
Elective	(Humanities)	3
		15
	:Total Credits Required	123