Program Overview
Every day, human resources (HR) professionals make decisions about an organization’s workforce to help ensure viability and competitiveness.
Since training, compensation and other areas pertinent to managing employees are all within their expertise, these HR professionals are in high demand. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts human resource specialist jobs will grow 7% through 2029, which is faster than average job growth for all professions. Human resource manager jobs are expected to grow 7% in the same time frame — also faster than average growth.
In JWU’s 4-year bachelor of science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Human Resource Management program, you’ll study business administration and human resource management, enhancing your education and preparing for a career in both fields. Faculty with human resource experience will teach you a curriculum designed with industry-relevant guidelines from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).
Students can join JWU’s SHRM chapter, which provides opportunities for:
- networking with HR professionals and hiring managers
- participating in the annual tri-state (RI, Mass., and Conn.) SHRM Student Case Competition
- mentoring by industry professionals through Rhode Island’s state SHRM chapter
Graduates may pursue positions in public, private and nonprofit organizations of any size — or continue in JWU’s Human Resource Management Master of Science (M.S.) degree program to pursue higher-level positions while further refining their knowledge of human resource management.
Sample Human Resource Management Courses
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Workforce Planning and Deployment
- Labor Relations
- Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards
- Training and Development
- Special Topics in Human Resource Management
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), internship, minor or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
For a full course listing, visit the JWU Catalog:
Career Possibilities
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
For an explanation of the career outcomes rate and other information, visit JWU Student Consumer Information.
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