The purpose of the major in Human Resources is to prepare students for challenges in the workplace related to managing and developing people. This includes those interested in HR careers as well as those who desire to improve their ability to solve problems, improve processes and enhance the effectiveness of people in organizations.

In addition to developing competencies in key HR activities (staffing; training & development; performance management; compensation & benefits; legal compliance), the student will develop important skills in critical thinking, problem solving, technology and business communication.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources:Completion of 43/44 semester hours of UIW Core Curriculum

45 semester hours as follows:

A. Business (21 hours)

ACCT 2301 Accounting for non-business majors
BINF 2325 Personal Productivity Applications
BMDS 3370 Analytical Decision Making I
BMDS 3371 Analytical Decision Making II
BMGT 3340 Management Theory and Practice
BMGT 3354 Human Resources Management
BMGT 4355 Organizational Behavior & Leadership

B. Human Resources (24 hours)

HRES 3330 Human Resources and the Law
HRES 3340 Organizational Development
HRES 3350 Staffing
HRES 3360 Training & Development
HRES 3370 Compensation and Benefits
HRES 3380 Performance Management
HRES 4350 Leadership in Organizations
HRES 4380 Capstone in Human Resources

Free Elective Module

Hours as needed to meet the 120 total credits.

Total requirements must equal at least 120 credit hours to be eligible for graduation.