Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Florida State University

Program Overview

The Human Resource Management (HRM) major at Florida State University equips students with the skills and knowledge to lead in diverse HR roles across private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Offered as a concentration within the Bachelor of Science in Management, the HRM major focuses on essential HR functions such as staffing, benefits and compensation, labor relations, employee development, and strategic HR planning.

The curriculum is continuously updated with insights from faculty and the Human Resource Advisory Board, ensuring alignment with current industry practices. The program integrates foundational business coursework with specialized HR instruction, supported by strong experiential learning, networking, and internship opportunities. Highly qualified students may pursue an accelerated BS-HRM/MBA pathway, double-counting up to 9 credits toward both degrees.

Course Overview:

Admission Prerequisites (C– or better required):

  • CGS 2100 or CGS 2518: Business Computer Applications

  • MAC 2233: Calculus for Business

  • ECO 2013 & ECO 2023: Macroeconomics and Microeconomics

  • ACG 2021 & ACG 2071: Financial and Managerial Accounting

  • STA 2023: Business Statistics

  • Minimum GPA: Ranges from 2.70 to 2.90 at various checkpoints

Core HRM Major Courses:

  • MAN 3240: Organizational Behavior

  • MAN 4301: Human Resource Management

  • MAN 4310: Disablitiy relations in the workforce

  • MAN 4320: Staffing, Training, and Development

  • Business Breadth Electives and General Education courses

  • MAN 4720: Strategic Management and Business Policy

Business Core:

  • Courses across finance, operations, marketing, analytics, and management

Academic Credit Requirement:

  • Minimum of 120 credits for graduation

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • Internships with HR departments in private, public, and nonprofit organizations

  • Student Organizations: Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Phi Beta Lambda

  • Networking Events and industry speaker sessions

  • International Programs for global HR exposure

  • Accelerated BS-HRM/MBA Pathway: Up to 9 graduate credits double-counted

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Smooth transition into graduate programs like an MBA

  • Graduates prepared for PHR or SHRM-CP certification exams

  • Recruited by government agencies, manufacturers, retailers, and global corporations

  • Strong alumni network and career support services through the College of Business

  • Industry-relevant curriculum ensures high employability in HR roles

Program Key Stats

$18,749
$ 30

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Eligibility Criteria

CCD
2.9
24
65

1050
19
7.0
100

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Human resource specialist
  • Recruiter
  • Training director
  • Benefits analyst
  • Labor relations manager
  • Compensation analyst
  • Job Analyst
  • Personnel technician
  • Employment interviewer
  • Mediator/arbitrator

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