Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management

Organizations are increasingly turning to human resource management (HRM) to help meet the challenges of the rapidly changing workplace. In today's competitive landscape, effective human resource management is key to organizational success. Ultimately, every business issue is a people issue. Consequently, Human Resources (HR) is one of the fastest-growing fields in the U.S., and the demand for qualified HR professionals is increasing. Stetson University's Human Resource Management Program prepares you to meet this critical organizational need.As a student in Stetson's Human Resource Management Program, you will develop the skills and competencies required to recruit, hire, motivate and retain employees effectively. Through experiential learning opportunities, engaging classroom interactions and close partnerships with Stetson faculty and industry professionals, you will acquire the business acumen, leadership and interpersonal effectiveness that will enable you to succeed in the HR field.You will develop these skills and competencies while mastering key content areas in each HR function, for example, employment law, recruitment and selection, training and development and performance management. In addition to mastering these content areas and developing the requisite HR skills and competencies, you will also have an opportunity to apply their learning through a required HR internship experience. Thus, you will gain significant exposure to HRM prior to graduation. The program culminates in a human resource management capstone experience, which enables you to integrate your academic and experiential learning and test your skills through rigorous projects that simulate realistic business challenges.SHRM Academic Alignment Program participants are recognized as SHRM academic partners and as such, are seen as a top choice for students seeking a career in Human Resources. Students enrolled in an SHRM HR-aligned program are provided with the opportunity to earn their SHRM-CP credential prior to graduating, providing them with a competitive advantage in the job market.