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Human Resources Degree

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Learn to unleash the best in others, and yourself.

No asset is more important to a business than its people. That's why human resource management is now the strategic cornerstone of many successful businesses. As a human resource major, you'll learn HR skills such as recruitment, compensation and training. You'll also learn the fundamentals of operating a business.

Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120

Why earn a human resources degree?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

An organization is only as strong as the people who work for it. UND's Human Resources Management degree will prepare you to recruit, select, compensate, and train employees. You'll learn how HR fits into the big picture of running a business. Decision-making and planning are essential to ensuring your staff shines and works seamlessly within the business. 

Accredited HR Degree

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The B.B.A. with major in Human Resource Management is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by AACSB International puts the Nistler CoBPA in the top 5% of business schools in the world.

UND's Human Resources Degree

  • Gain insight from industry leaders through our Executive-in-Residence program, which brings working professionals into the classroom.

  • Network with human resource professionals through student organizations such as Sigma Iota Epsilon and the Society for Human Resource Management.

  • Get a nationally competitive education at one of the few human resources programs in the Upper Midwest. Plus, you'll learn at the the largest and most reputable business school in North Dakota.

  • Access modern, student-focused facilities, including a computer lab, career development center and advising center specifically for business students.

  • HR courses follow guidelines established by the Society for Human Resource Management.

  • Receive personalized career support through the Pancratz Career Development Center. The center is dedicated exclusively to career development for online and on-campus Nistler College of Business & Public Administration students.

What can you do with a human resources degree?

136k

Median annual salary for human resource managers, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

17k

Number of job openings projected each year for human resource managers through 2033

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

You'll graduate with the skills to move directly into responsible positions in human resource management. Some human resources degree jobs options include:

  • Employee Relations Manager
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Operations Management
  • Recruiting Manager

Human Resources Degree Skills

A Human Resource Management degree gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

  • Labor Relations
  • Onboarding
  • Performance Management
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Training

Jobs with a HR Degree

Human Resource Management alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:

  • Altru Health Care
  • Centracare Health
  • Meridian Health Services Corporation
  • Robert Hall International, Inc.
  • U.S. Bancorp

HR Degree Course Options

MGMT 412. Training and Development. 3 Credits.

This course trains students in one of the major components (employee training and development) for Human Resource professionals as well as managers. In doing so: students are introduced to the current state of employee training and development practices; acquire a basic understanding of key issues related to the structure, the methods, and the use of technology for the training of employees; and through readings, lectures, discussions, and presentations learn to apply learning theories in the development and implementation of a strategic employee training system. Prerequisite: MGMT 302 with grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared NCoBPA majors only. F.

MGMT 407. Wage and Salary Administration. 3 Credits.

The role of a wage and salary administrator is studied. The course focuses on the fundamentals of wage theory, job evaluation and pricing, employee evaluation, individual and group incentive plans, benefits, and managerial/executive compensation. Prerequisite: MGMT 302 with grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared NCoBPA majors only. F.

MGMT 310. Organizational Behavior. 3 Credits.

The objective of this course is to allow the student to become acquainted with and experience various ways of thinking about and responding to the issues of human relations and management. The course is designed to survey the following topics at the individual, group, and organizational levels: individual perceptions, attitudes, values, motivation, leadership, communication, group dynamics, and problem solving. Prerequisite: MGMT 300 with grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared NCoBPA majors only. F,S.

MGMT 410. Staffing: Recruitment and Selection. 3 Credits.

This course trains students in one of the major components (applicant recruitment and selection) for Human Resource professionals as well as managers. In doing so, students are introduced to the techniques of analyzing the effectiveness and appropriateness of various instruments used by professionals. Additionally, students are introduced to the strategies associated with the use of different recruitment and selection techniques. Prerequisite: MGMT 302 with grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared NCoBPA majors only. S.

MGMT 475. Strategic Management. 3 Credits.

This is the capstone course in business. The focus is on understanding companies, competitors, and industries, and the factors that influence long term competitive advantage. In addition to and in conjunction with these topics, students apply knowledge gained in prerequisite courses to develop integrated cross-functional business strategies. The course includes a comprehensive business exam covering material from all prerequisite courses. Prerequisite: ACCT 200, ACCT 201, ECON 201, ECON 202, ECON 210, ISBA 217, MGMT 300, MGMT 301, FIN 310, MRKT 305, 95 credits, and declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

MGMT 420. Multinational Management. 3 Credits.

This course is an introduction to the dynamics of management processes encountered in a multinational business setting. It covers comparative management systems and analysis of various environmental conditions for making effective managerial decisions within a multinational company. Adaptation to different cultures is emphasized as one of the essential components of the successful multinational management equation. Prerequisite: MGMT 300 with a grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared COBPA majors only. On demand.

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