Human Resource Management, B.S.

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Program Description

The HRM program will provide students with practical and applied skills, experience in applying those skills, and a variety of intellectual tools to prepare them for HRM careers in business, government, and non-profit organizations. The proposed classes, engaged pedagogy, and instructors will aim to prepare students for staffing organizations, setting and advising procedures for recruitment, interview, and placement. Additionally, students will be prepared for carrying out disciplinary action, tracking leave and absences, and ensuring the health, safety, and development of organizational employees. HR graduates will also be prepared to advise company management on labor law issues.

Matriculation Requirements

Program Requirements

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Students will be required to complete My Educator with a score of 80 percent or higher or complete the IM 2010 Business Computer Proficiency or IM 2600 Spreadsheet Applications course with a grade of B- or higher.

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits required in the BS degree; at least 40 credit hours must be upper-division courses.
2. Overall grade point average 2.0 or above with a minimum of 2.5 GPA in all Woodbury School of Business courses. No grade lower than a "C-" in core courses.
3. Residency hours: Minimum of 30 credit hours of business courses through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements. Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses.
5. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
6. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses.

NOTE: Students will be limited to 9 hours of upper-division credit until MATRICULATION is completed.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are Certified Online Courses, meeting UVU’s high standards for quality and accessibility.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Comprehensively explore issues, ideas, and events in the process of making HR and organizational evaluations and decisions using analytical and quantitative skills. Apply basic discipline knowledge and demonstrate skill in critical problem-solving situations.
2. Gain a functional understanding of core human resource management concepts and principles and produce accurate informational outputs within areas of responsibility. Adapt to changing economic and social environments.
3. Become effective oral and written communicators who can present and write in a professional and informative way to diverse audiences in organizations. Demonstrate strong oral and written communication capability.
4. Become effective people management leaders in diverse organizational environments. Develop expertise in research and scholarly activities.
5. Explain ethical considerations relevant to HR dilemmas and evaluate alternative courses of action. Be prepared for employment or graduate education.