BA in Business Administration/Human Resource Management

Human resources (HR) managers oversee employee-related matters within an organization, including recruitment, training and retention. The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a Concentration in Human Resource Management provides the core business concepts and specialized human resources knowledge required for effective personnel practices.

What You'll Learn

HR managers resolve employee disputes, coordinate and supervise the work of support staff, plan and coordinate workforce needs, and advise management on issues such as equal employment opportunity and harassment.

In the BA in Business Administration/HR Management program, offered 100% online, you will analyze the major challenges and opportunities of the 21st century labor market, including internal and external recruitment, employee retention and legal compliance. You also will develop leadership and team-building skills.

Featured Courses:

• Human Resource Management
• Conflict Analysis and Resolution
• Compensation and Benefit Systems
• Leading Change in Organizations

See sample curriculum here. Find textbooks and materials required for each specific term.

Accreditation

New England College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

Careers

Human resource managers are needed in every industry sector, and the field offers the opportunity to demonstrate a combination of interpersonal skills, professional knowledge and leadership ability. HR managers oversee the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of new staff, and serve as a link between an organization’s management and its employees.

Our BA in Business Administration/HR Management program provides the combination of interpersonal skills, career-specific knowledge and leadership ability required of effective human resources professionals. Potential career paths include:

• Human Resources Manager
• Compensation and Benefits Manager
• Training and Development Manager
• Executive Recruiter