Program Overview
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management is designed to provide the foundational knowledge to manage an organization's workforce. Aligned with the standards of the Society of Human Resource Management, the program prepares students for a generalist role in organizations of any size or sector and supports student learning and development for the SHRM-CP certification exam. HR professionals who pass the exam report salaries upward of 7%-9% higher than peers who do not, and 63% of those who pass say that the certification played a role in their promotion.
The HRM program is differentiated by emphasizing early student transitions to HR positions while working toward the degree. Students who accept HR assistant positions while taking courses may result in promotions and broader opportunities in a shorter amount of time. Students will explore the fundamentals of human resources theory, HR principles and practices with coursework being offered 100% online.
Talk with an advisor to find out how you can pursue a micro-credential (9 credit hours) while pursuing this degree. Micro-credential options: Business Analytics & Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Financial Management & Analysis, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.
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Transfer Pathways:
The direct & affordable path from your community college to a Bachelor's degree!
Whether you are attending an A&M-Central Texas partner college, have credits from another community college, or are attending a another four-year university, your A&M-Central Texas enrollment specialist can help you find the quickest and most affordable path to your bachelor degree.
To get started, select the Bachelor's degree you are seeking, and then select your community college:
Why Human Resource Management at A&M-Central Texas?
Support from day one to after graduation
Your success is our goal. That’s why we’ve built a support system into our program. Semester check-ins with a program advisor will make sure you’re on the right track to get your degree and are prepared for successful transition into your career. Our program is inclusive and mindful of students that do not live locally. Support from faculty, staff, and even your classmates is just as available online as it is in person. You can participate in student organizations, mentoring sessions, and networking opportunities from the comfort of your own home.
Gain Experience Outside of the Classroom
Several courses in the program have you complete projects for an actual business. Past projects include HR plans for non-profits, volunteer organizations, and medical clinics.
Prepare for an HR career
Average first-year earnings for Texas bachelor's graduates in human resources management entering H.R. management positions was $42,078 (Texas CREWS workforce data). Texas Career Check estimates the employment rate in related professions to grow 19.3%.
Career Opportunities
• HR Generalist• HR Manager/Director
• Diversity and Inclusion Manager
• Compensation Manager
• Benefits Manager
• Training and Development Manager
• Recruitment Coordinator
Get Involved and Stay Connected:
HR Warriors SHRM Student Chapter
HR Warriors serves as a bridge to the professional human resource community and advances the knowledge, understanding, and application of HR principles and practices. The organization (1) supports career exploration for students considering a career in HR, (2) keeps student members informed on trends in the HR field, (3) develops an inclusive, collaborative HR student community of practice, and (4) facilitates student interactions with local employers and HR professionals.
Members regularly network with area SHRM chapters and the organization hosts HR professionals from across the nation to give advice and answer questions from students. This student is also a good way to stay connected with your peers, even if you are hundreds of miles apart! It is an extremely active organization with almost daily participation on its social media channels.
Learn About Micro-Credentials
A micro-credential issued by the A&M-Central Texas College of Business Administration gives you a chance to highlight your marketable skills and academic accomplishments. Even if you are not a student in the College of Business Administration, micro-credentials allow you to show future employers that you added valuable business skills and knowledge to your degree. Learn more.
Outstanding Faculty
Dr. Yeongjoon Yoon, Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management
Yoon, Y., & Sengupta, S. (2019). Employee share ownership, training, and early promotion policy as a bundle in enhancing labor productivity: A test of the three‐way interaction effect. Human Resource Management, 58(6), 603-620.
In this study, we demonstrate that employee share ownership (ESO) increases firms' labor productivity only when accompanied by a high level of training and early promotion policy. Our research alerts managers from expecting that introducing ESO will magically solve the managerial problems they may have. The findings demonstrate that early promotion opportunities and training need to reinforce the productivity-enhancing mechanism of ESO.
Program Accreditation
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The College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Schools that have earned AACSB business accreditation demonstrate an ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching, research, curriculum development, and learner success.
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