Business administration with a concentration in human resources

The concentration in human resource management gives students a broad overview of the knowledge base and applications used by professionals in the field. Students receive exposure to a wide range of topics reflecting the body of knowledge required for the Professional in Human Resources certification exam administered by the HR Certification Institute. After graduation, students are prepared for employment in the public or private sector as human resource management generalists or as specialists in human resource management functions such as recruiting, compensation management or benefits administration.

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Learning goals
Student learning outcomes
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Admission to the Business Administration Major
Required Lower-Division Core Courses
Required Upper-Division Core Courses
Business Practicum Requirement (3 units)
Other Requirements, Grades and Residence
Additional Information
Required Concentration Courses (18-24 units)
Human Resources Management Concentration (18 units)
Electives (3 units)
Total (120 units)
What is Business Administration major in human resources?
Is HR related to Business Administration?
What can I do with an MBA in human resources?
What is Business Administration with concentration in management?

Learning goals

The goal of the curriculum for the human resource management concentration is for students to understand human resource management concepts and principles needed to design and implement policies and practices that enhance an organization's ability to attract, motivate, develop and retain effective employees.

General management competencies
Graduates will develop skills in managing people and other resources to help achieve organizational goals.
Analytical competencies
Graduates will have quantitative and analytical skills that can be applied to the solution of managerial problems.

Student learning outcomes

Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following:

Depth of knowledge
Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts of management that relate to the shaping of employee behaviors toward the achievement of organizational goals
Communication skills
Communicate a personal leadership vision that reflects self-awareness, knowledge of leadership theories and concepts, and appropriate oral communication skills
Analytic skills
Use knowledge of human resource management concepts and data to suggest solutions to management problems
Quantitative skills
Identify and use relevant data to help make informed decisions about management issues

Oct 17, 2022

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Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

(120 UNITS)

Admission to the Business Administration Major

Admission to the Business Administration major involves two steps. Students who apply to the major are initially classified as Pre-Business. After completing the lower-division core requirements with a “C” (2.0) or better, students may apply to the Business Administration major.

All of the following requirements must be met for the degree. Students must earn a “C” (2.0) or better in each core course listed below. For assistance in interpreting these requirements, contact the Business Advising Center.

Required Lower-Division Core Courses

ACCT 201A - Financial Accounting (3)
ACCT 201B - Managerial Accounting (3)
BUAD 201 - Business Writing (3)
ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
MGMT 246 - Business and Its Legal Environment (3)
MATH 135 - Business Calculus (3) or
MATH 130 - Calculus for the Natural Sciences (4) or
MATH 150A - Calculus I (4)

Required Upper-Division Core Courses

BUAD 301 - Advanced Business Communication (3)
ECON 315 - Intermediate Business Microeconomics (3) † or
ECON 320 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis (3) ‡
FIN 320 - Financial Management I (3)
MGMT 339 - Managing Operations (3)
MGMT 340 - Organizational Behavior (3)
ISDS 351 - Principles of Information Systems (3) *
ISDS 361A - Business Analytics I (3)
ISDS 361B - Business Analytics II (3)
MKTG 351 - Principles of Marketing (3)

Business Practicum Requirement (3 units)

Must be completed with an approved practicum course with a “C” (2.0) or better. For assistance in selecting an approved course, contact the Business Advising Center.

Other Requirements, Grades and Residence

Grade-Point Average (GPA). Maintain at least a 2.0 gradepoint average in all college level units attempted, in all units attempted at CSUF, in all units attempted in the major and in all units attempted in the concentration. Earn at least a “C” (2.0) in each core course and in each of the following concentrations: Accounting, Information Systems and Decision Sciences. A “C-” (1.7) or lower is not a passing grade.

Grade option. Take all required core courses and all required concentration courses in the College of Business and Economics for a letter grade (A,B,C,D,F). The Credit/No Credit grading option may not be used for these courses, and a grade of CR (credit) will not satisfy the requirements for the degree. Exception: Courses in calculus may be taken under the Credit/No Credit grading option; however, if it is also taken to meet general education requirements then it must be taken for a letter grade.

Residence. At least 30 units in the major and at least one-half of the units in the concentration (except Accounting, which requires 15) must be taken in residence in the College of Business and Economics; at least 15 of the last 24 units before graduation must be taken in residence in the College of Business and Economics.

Additional Information

† Required of business majors with a concentration in economics

‡ May be taken by business majors, in lieu of ECON 315

* Accounting concentration and Joint Emphasis in Accounting and Information Systems students are exempt from this course

Required Concentration Courses (18-24 units)

See listing of concentration requirements below.

Human Resources Management Concentration (18 units)

Electives (3 units)

MGMT 425 - Quality Management (3)
MGMT 435 - Management of Service Organizations (3)
MGMT 440 - Business & Society (3)
MGMT 441 - Labor-Management Relations (3)
MGMT 443 - Team Leadership Skills (3)
MGMT 464 - Entrepreneurial Leadership (3)
MGMT 474 - Healthcare Management (3)

Total (120 units)

What is Business Administration major in human resources?

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program in Human Resources Management/Organizational Management a 120-credit program focusing on employee selection, training, management development, industrial relations, compensation and the dynamics of organizational behavior.

Human Resources Management is a concentration under the curriculum title of Business Administration. The curriculum is designed to meet the demands of business and service agencies. The objective is the development of generalists and specialists in the administration, training, and management of human resources.

What can I do with an MBA in human resources?

With an MBA in Human Resource Management, you will be qualified for roles such as:.

Human Resources Manager..

Senior Human Resources Consultant..

Manager, HR Operations..

Vice President of Human Resources..

Director of Employee Experience & Communications..

Director of Global Engagement and Culture..

Employee Relations Manager..

What is Business Administration with concentration in management?

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in management provides students with a broad understanding of the management discipline including the process of achieving organizational goals efficiently and effectively with, and through, others.