Human Resource Management BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM HUMAN RESOURCE Every organization must manage its workforce, and in today’s workplace Curriculum MANAGEMENT CORE @4 credit hours organizations face challenges such as workforce diversity, evolving As a student in the Bachelor Course Course Credit Name technology and globalization. More organizations are turning to HR of Science in Human Resource Prefix Hours managers to help them think strategically about their recruiting, hiring, Management program, you’ll take MG 401 Organizational Behavior + 3 78 semester credit hours in core Decision Making training and retention practices. HR managers are able to guide their business and management courses, MG 409 Human Resource 3 Management organizations through continually evolving challenges to meet their as well as 41 semester credit hours MG 411 Compensation 3 in general education courses. strategic goals. Organizations need managers with comprehensive MG 412 Employee Selection + 3 All students will gain hands-on Development knowledge of today’s most important issues in human resources and practical skills through an internship MG 413 Employment Law 3 employment relations, including employment law, compensation, experience or similar opportunity. MG 425 Managing through 3 Leadership recruiting/staffing, training, workplace diversity, and strategic planning. MG 300+ Two Electives Approved 6 Today’s business environment requires graduates who can effectively by Advisor Potential Career Paths evaluate and make decisions, lead employees and manage resources. Required elective options could include courses in HR Management, Non Profit Management, Human Resource Management is ideal for people who like big picture Compensation and Benefits Manager Sports Management, Project Management, ____________________________ Supply Chain Management, Directed Study in thinking, can understand how processes work and have a passion for Human Resource Management or an approved Human Resources Manager Management/HR Internship. problem-solving that creates value for the organization. ____________________________ Training and Development Manager Degree Career Outlook ____________________________ Job Analysis Specialist The Collat School of Business offers a There is a growing demand for HR ____________________________ provides a competitive advantage Bachelor’s of Science degree in human professionals in today’s fast-changing for most organizations. HR Managers Labor Relations Specialist resource management. The curriculum business environment. Earning a human ____________________________ are needed to help organizations meets the high standards set by SHRM resource management degree prepares navigate new ways of working, and encompasses the common body students for a career in HR that is including telecommuting, job sharing and of knowledge that has been outlined by focused on contributing strategically and developing and managing project SHRM. This ensures our classes and course functionally to manage an organization’s teams that encompass multiple materials offer the most relevant information talent. Graduates are able to work in locations. Money included HR specialists for graduates entering the workforce and any industry sector and geographic in its list of 100 Best Business Jobs. that their knowledge, skills and abilities location they choose for small or large Human Resources employment is meet the needs of modern organizations organizations. expected to grow 9 percent between hiring HR professionals. Students will learn 2014 and 2024, according to the Bureau a variety of marketable skills, such as how This is a high-growth field as attracting, of Labor Statistics. to attract, motivate and reward employees, motivating and retaining top talent effectively manage business operations, think strategically and work within the legal environment of business. SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS Management and Human Society for Human Resource Resources Advisory Council Management (SHRM) An advisory council of HR and The student chapter at UAB is management professionals serves as recognized by the National Society for a resource to the program by aligning Human Resource Management and the curriculum with industry needs. This works closely with the Birmingham ensures that students are prepared for a chapter (SHRM). The UAB chapter career in the profession. Council members has professional meetings to provide provide practitioner review of and input informative and relevant speakers, to curriculum, learning objectives and workshops, and networking opportunities class content to ensure alignment with the for students interested in the field of constantly changing business environment. human resource management. This Council members also serve as mentors, organization has a strong emphasis on sponsor internships at their companies, professional development and provides and offer project assignments for students. members learning opportunities through interactions with top Human Resources professionals from the area. 1150 10th Ave S | Birmingham, AL 35205 uab.edu/collatbusiness.