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. View all degrees available in the School of Business