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SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTBachelor of Business Administration

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Other degrees and minors offered through the Department of Management, Marketing, and Information Systems:

• Management, BBA

• Management Information Systems, BBA

• Marketing, BBA

• Minor in Management

• Minor in Management Information Systems

• Minor in Marketing

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Human Resource Management at Sam Houston State University prepares students to manage an organization’s human resources. This degree emphasizes maximizing the value of human capital in organizations through examination of core HRM practices such as recruitment & selection, training & development, compensation & benefits, and performance management. The curriculum for the BBA in HRM is recognized as being fully aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.

Human resource management majors are encouraged to participate in the student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

REQUIREMENTSHuman resource management students must maintain at least a 2.0 in their SHSU, cumulative, and business grade point average and earn a “C” or better in all management courses taken as well as the HR law class. At least 50 percent of the required business curriculum for the BBA degree must be taken in residence at Sam Houston State University, which may include courses taken at The Woodlands Center campus or through SHSU Online.

Minor: A minor is not required to complete this program. Students should be aware that a minor will add hours to the length of the degree program.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

shsu.edu/see/hrmanagement

HIGHLIGHTSSHSU’s College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB International). Only 1 in 3 business schools in the US have earned this accreditation.

SCHOLARSHIPSAfter acceptance, students may apply for applicable scholarships by completing the Scholarships4Kats online application. Transfer scholarships are available for students who would like to continue their academic career at Sam Houston State University.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

• Human Resources Manager

• Employee Relations Manager

• Compensation Analyst

• Training & Development Manager

• Labor Relations Specialist

• Executive Recruiter

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