Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Concentration in Human Resource Management
Concentration in Human Resource Management
The Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a
concentration in Human Resource Management, prepares students aspiring to succeed
in the HR profession. The HR career segment is expanding rapidly and includes such
diverse careers as Director of Human Resources, Compensation Manager, Professional
Recruiter and more.
For college graduates possessing strong communication skills, creativity and related
experience, the HR field opens up many avenues for professional success. In fact,
the U.S. Department of Labor expects this field to grow by as much as 20% by 2010.
This online degree program will prepare graduates by focusing studies on topics
such as the modern legal environment, customer service, management structure and
processes and professional communication skills.
Course content emphasizes current trends and opportunities in HR. Some of the courses
in this program include:
- Building Effective Teams
- Compensation and Benefits
- Workforce Effectivene
- Legal Issues in Human Resource Management
- Employee Training and Development
- Labor Relations
The Bachelor's (BSBA) in Human Resource Management is taught via our Climb Learning
System, a personalized multimedia platform with interactive courses, tutorials and
activities that engage students in a dynamic learning experience.
And, all courses are taught by professors who are established Human Resources professionals,
giving students valuable opportunities to derive insights and real-world perspectives
from experts in the HR field.
Colorado Tech Online students with no previous college experience can complete this
online degree program in about 2 1/2 years. Students with prior college credit,
military experience or an Associate's Degree may be eligible for the Colorado Tech
Online
Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program.
In some cases, this may shorten the length of the program to 15 months.
CTU Academic Certificates Included in This
Degree Program
You can earn eight CTU Academic Certificates as you work toward the completion of
your Bachelor's (BSBA) in HR Management without adding classes or increasing tuition.
Attaining these resume-building certificates can help you prepare for success in
your chosen career. The Bachelor's (BSBA) in Human Resource Management includes
the following certificates:
Basics of Accounting and Finance
If you lack training in accounting and need to know the basics to advance in your
career, then this program is for you. You'll develop fundamental knowledge of processes
that influence financial and managerial decisions that you can then apply in a variety
of organizations-small and large businesses, not-for-profit organizations, governmental
agencies and the military.
Business Fundamentals
If you want to sharpen your management skills and understand the basics of business
necessary for successful performance in today's dynamic business environments, then
this is the certificate for you. This certificate provides a common body of knowledge
related to business, human resources, marketing and technology.
Business in the Global Environment
In the 21st century, the vast majority of employees will be involved in international
business. Some may be assigned to international managerial or technical posts, and
others may be employees of domestic business, government and non-profit organizations
that employ multicultural work forces. Today, even a small local business needs
to understand its role in a growing global marketplace. This certificate focuses
on the skills and knowledge necessary to manage effectively in a global, diverse
business environment. You will develop the global viewpoint appropriate for the
business and technology leaders of today.
Human Resource Development
Increasingly, chief executive officers (CEOs) claim that the management of people
is vital to the success of their organizations. The goal of human resource development
(HRD) is to improve the performance of organizations by maximizing the efficiency
and performance of people. As a result, HRD is one of the fastest growing areas
of professional endeavor. This certificate program was designed to supplement the
Human Resource Management certificate by developing skills in four additional key
areas of human resources. This program is for human resource management professionals
who want to develop effective management skills, seek professional advancement or
gain professional recognition.
Human Resource Management
The demand for human resource specialists and managers continues to grow. Professional
management of human resources is no longer a matter of choice but a necessity to
be successful in today's highly competitive marketplace. This certificate provides
a broad understanding of the role of human resource management and its relationship
to employee productivity. If you're currently working in human resources, the program
will help you upgrade your skills and advance to a higher level.
Management Essentials
Are you a manager interested in increasing your effectiveness? An individual looking
to move into management? Now you can acquire an in-depth understanding of the basic
concepts of management and change while exploring the manager's role. Gain insight
into human behavior and the manager's responsibility in organizations. Learn how
the best managers manage for success. This program prepares you to become an entry-level
supervisor and advance to a management-level position. As you develop your management
skills, your ability to contribute to your organization's achievements will begin
to soar.
Organizational Systems Improvement
Today's competitive environment has forced information technology companies and
companies in other industries to look beyond individual process improvement to the
way their entire organizational systems work. This has resulted in firms examining
how they function internally and how they interact with suppliers and customers.
The degree to which companies can effectively understand these functions and take
steps toward improvement will continue to be a key factor in creating a sustainable
competitive advantage. This certificate provides the foundation to understand how
to make strategic changes in the appropriate organizational systems.
Project Planning
Business leaders and decision-makers are continually responsible for organizing
and directing teams of workers to create a specific outcome in a given time frame.
Project management expertise is essential to organizations as they realize the advantages
of resource utilization, which can bring products and ideas to the market in less
time and at a reduced cost of development. This certificate is intended to provide
students with a 'big picture' approach to Project Management, especially the 'nuts
and bolts' aspects to planning of a successful project.
*The 15-month Bachelor's degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate's degree or the equivalent. CTU Online students with no previous college experience can complete this degree in about 2 ½ years.
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