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Human Resource Management 100% Online
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership with a Concentration in Human Resource Management 100% Online
Human Resource Management Online Degree Program Overview
Seek excellence with a concentration in Human Resource Management
The core function of human resource management is to recruit, hire and retain personnel for your organization. If you have ever been hired for a job, there is a likely chance an experienced human resource manager was involved in the process of bringing you in. Finding great workers and maintaining them is crucial to keeping an organization running efficiently. Not only do human resource professionals have the key responsibility of finding top talent, they also deal with training and development, while handling workplace conflict, compensation and benefits simultaneously. Do you have a strong sense of ethics? Are you a great communicator and motivator? Do you have good instincts? Can you handle conflict resolution? If yes, a concentration in human resource management could be the perfect program for you.
Through ECPI’s year-round schedule, you could earn a 100% Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Human Resource Management in as little as 2.5 years.
Program Description
ECPI University’s 100% Online human resource management concentration provides students with the opportunity to engage in contemporary practices that support and motivate a diverse and multicultural workforce in individual and group settings. Employee recruitment and retention are key points emphasized, including compensation and benefits, rewards and recognition.
Students could build a strong foundation in areas of human resources including:
- Communication skills in a diverse and multicultural workforce
- Recruitment and retention techniques
- Compensation and benefits practices
- Employee rewards and recognition programs
Possible Career Track
With this specific concentration, graduates should be prepared to work in virtually any industry. The good news about this field of work is that essentially every industry needs competent workers, which means human resource professionals are usually in demand. What type of employment is available for Human Resource Professionals?
- HR Consultant
- Employee Relations Manager
- Recruitment Specialist
- Executive Recruiter
- Labor Relations Manager
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Human Resources Programs Manager
- Senior Sales Associate
- Director of Human Resources
- Training and Development Specialist
- Talent and Rewards Manager
Curriculum
Program Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC101 | General Accounting | 3 |
| BUS102 | Fundamentals of Customer Service | 3 |
| BUS121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS211 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS222 | Ethics in Business | 3 |
| BUS303 | Organizational Leadership and Management | 3 |
| BUS314 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| BUS321 | Business Organizational Management | 3 |
| BUS331 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BUS460 | Leadership Capstone | 3 |
| ECO202 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAP480 | Arts and Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| COM115 | Principles of Communication | 3 |
| ENG110 | College Composition | 3 |
| ENG120 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| HUM205 | Culture and Diversity | 3 |
| MTH131 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MTH140 | Statistics | 3 |
| PHY120 | Physics | 3 |
| PHY120L | Physics LAB | 1 |
| PSY105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY220 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS115 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| COR090 | Career Orientation Seminar | 0 |
| FOR110 | Essentials for Success | 3 |
Concentration Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS225 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS316 | Foundations of Decision Making | 3 |
| BUS443 | Staffing and Workforce Diversity | 3 |
| BUS463 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| Electives – any course from BS BA and/or BS Leadership depending on prereq. General electives from other programs and school | 39 | |
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Conduct organizational research and analysis.
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to make strategic decisions.
- Demonstrate effective communication in a global environment.
- Apply ethical behavior and professional values.
- Develop an organizational community of learning and positive change.
Graduates of the Online BS in Organizational Leadership concentration may find employment in a variety of industries. Possible job titles include Human Resources Manager, Project Manager, Team Leader/Logistics Manager, and Operations Manager.
The human resource management concentration provides students with the opportunity to engage in contemporary practices that support and motivate a diverse and multicultural workforce in individual and group settings. Employee recruitment and retention is emphasized, including compensation and benefits, rewards and recognition.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are able to:
- Support an inclusive workplace culture and environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate in a global, professional environment.
- Develop strategies to attract and retain a competitive workforce.
- Analyze risk and compliance issues and situations.
