Students completing the Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management will acquire the knowledge and skill sets to serve in various human resources professional and management roles in the business, government, and the nonprofit sectors.
Human capital has been and will continue to be the most important organizational asset in 21st century organizations and the highly competitive and changing global environment they operate within. The strategic partnership role of human resources professionals will be paramount in the recruitment, development, and retention of this critical asset. Particular emphasis is placed on human resources operations, employment law, employee relations, training and development, performance and compensation systems that drive organizational performance in a dynamic global environment.
ACC 101: Financial Accounting
3 creditsACC 102: Managerial Accounting
3 creditsBUS 120: Business Law
3 creditsBUS 250: International Business
3 creditsFIN 210: Financial Management
3 creditsMGT 101: Principles of Management
3 creditsMGT 315: Organizational Behavior
3 creditsMKT 220: Principles of Marketing
3 credits
This major requires a minimum of 24 Business Core credits and 36 Major Requirements credits. All major requirements must be completed with a grade of 'C' or higher.
Choose one of the following:
3 cr
BUS 201: Business Statistics
MAT 105: Statistics
PSY 216: Psychology StatisticsChoose one of the following:
3 cr
ECO 103: Macroeconomics
ECO 104: MicroeconomicsHRM 310: Human Resource Management
3 crHRM 312: Employment Law:Facts & Fiction
3 crChoose one of the following:
3 cr
MGT 327: Organizational Change
Lean Management
Agile Development & Management
*OEL 530: Organizational DevelopmentMGT 330: Diversity & Inclusion in Workplace
3 crMGT 431: Performance, Compensation, and Benefits
3 crMGT 460: Fundamentals of Project Management
3 crMGT 467: Training & Development
3 crStrategic Management
3 crPHL 485: Business Ethics & Individual Values
3 crHRM 495: Human Resources Capstone
3 cr
*This course must be approved as part of the Fast-Track Undergraduate to Graduate Degree Program.
Kathleen Dove
Kathleen Dove earned a Master of Science in Organization Development with distinction from Loyola University of Chicago’s business school and holds a BA with honors in Sociology and Business. Kathleen is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma. She has been an adjunct professor with Charter Oak State College teaching MGT 450 Leadership Practices and MGT 451 Team Leadership since 2011. Kathleen has more than 22 years industry experience in banking, professional services, and higher education as the Dean of Administration for Kendall College in Evanston, IL. In addition, Kathleen serves on the Patient Advocacy Board of the NorthShore University Healthcare System Kellogg Cancer Centers as well as a member of the advisory board for the Integrative Medicine Practice. Kathleen is the Executive Director of the Karen Dove Cabral Foundation which provides financial assistance for needs not covered by health insurance to young mothers with breast cancer. Since January 2019 Kathleen has been serving on the Charter Oak State College Business Committee. Kathleen enjoys travel, hiking, biking, as well as watching non-mainstream movies.
Rebecca Natale
SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Education: Ed.D. ABD, Higher Education, Leadership, MA, Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University, MS, Higher Education – Adult Learning, Capella University, BA, Psychology, University of Iowa, Marycrest College Certifications: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), HRCI, Senior Certified Human Resource Professional certification (SHRM-SCP), SHRM, Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC), NAPS Teaching: Southern New Hampshire University, Team Lead & Adjunct Faculty, Human Resources, Charter Oak State College, Lead Teaching Faculty, Human Resources, Claremont Lincoln University, Teaching Faculty Work Experience: 25 years HR & business experience for small and Fortune 500 companies in financial services, insurance, manufacturing, and HR outsourcing. Current CHRO for staffing and learning organization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccanatale
Sheila Fry
I have an extensive background in a variety of industries from retail to manufacturing. After earning my BBA, I entered the work force in the Management and Marketing fields, climbing my way through the ranks holding various positions from Sales to Vice President of Product Management & Business Development. As a result of my hard work, I earned many awards, accolades and certificates of achievement. With over twenty-five years of Marketing and Management experience my background allows me to draw from my own personal knowledge in my instruction. I have a Bachelors of Business Administration with a major in Management and a concentration in Marketing from Davenport University and a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Industrial Management from Baker College. I strive to engage, challenge, and inspire growth in the students who take my classes.
Eligibility Guidelines
- Students must have and maintain a minimum undergraduate Charter Oak GPA of 3.0.
- Students must have completed at least 90 credits toward their Bachelor’s degree prior to taking Graduate level courses.
- Four Graduate level courses will replace specific Undergraduate major requirements and electives.
- Only one Graduate level course can be taken in each 8-week term.
- For Graduate courses taken at the Undergraduate level, a student must earn a final grade of B- or better to be transferred to their Graduate record.
- Students in the accelerated Fast Track program may not use Credit for Prior Learning towards graduate credits.
For undergraduate Business program students pursuing a Fast Track Organizational Leadership Master’s degree, the graduate level courses must be; OEL 501, OEL 520, OEL 525, and OEL 530. Follow your advising plan to see how these courses will meet your undergraduate requirements.
Outcomes & Pathways
Students who graduate with a major in Human Resources will be able to:
- discuss the impact of labor relations on employees;
- demonstrate an understanding of employee and labor relations;
- apply employment law;
- explain and develop compensation, benefits, and reward packages;
- explain the role of human resources within an organization;
- develop hiring and performance appraisal processes;
- articulate human resources outcomes as they relate to the bottom line; and.
- describe how human resources functions within a global society.
- 100% online
- Credit for credentials
- Six (6) start dates
- Expert Faculty