The purpose of this major in Human Resources is to prepare students for challenges in the workplace related to managing and developing people.  This includes those interested in HR careers as well as those who desire to improve their ability to solve problems, improve processes and enhance the effectiveness of people in organizations.  In addition to developing competencies in key HR activities (staffing; training and development; performance management; compensation and benefits; legal compliance), the student will develop important skills in critical thinking, problem solving, technology and business communication.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources

1. Completion of 52/53 semester hours of UIW Core Curriculum
2. Completion of 45 semester hours of business and OD requirements
3. Completion of 28 elective hours.  These can be done as transfer or can be a minor.

Business (21 hours)

• ACCT 2301 or 2311 Accounting I
• BINF 2325 Personal Productivity Applications
• BMDS 3370 Analytical Decision Making I
• BMDS 3371 Analytical Decision Making II 
• BMGT 3340 Management Theory and Practices
• BMGT 3354 Human Resource Management  
• BMGT 4355 Organizational Behavior and Leadership  

Human Resources  (24 hours)

• HRES 3330  Human Resources and the Law
• HRES 3340  Organizational Development
• HRES 3350  Staffing
• HRES 3360  Training & Development 
• HRES 3370  Compensation and Benefits 
• HRES 3380 Performance Management
• HRES 4350  Leadership in Organizations
• HRES 4380 Capstone 

Elective Hours (28 hours)