The B.B.A. in Management major consists of three distinct concentrations. Each concentration prepares students for successful careers in business; however the focus is different.  The Human Resource Management (HRM) concentration prepares students specifically for careers in the Human Resource department of an organization.  Jointly developed with the Society for Human Resource management (SHRM) and recognized as a SHRM-aligned program, our HRM degree prepares students for the challenges of working in human resources in the 21^st century. 

Account Executive, Benefits Manager, Compensation Manager, Consultant, Hospital Administrator, Human Resource Manager, Payroll Manager, Recruiter, Selection Expert, Services Manager, Training and Development Manager

Students receiving a BBA degree from the Turner College of Business will:

• demonstrate proficiency in problem-solving and decision-making in a business context.
• demonstrate knowledge of key business disciplines and concepts.
• recognize and analyze ethical issues in a business context.
• demonstrate knowledge of global business concepts and cultural diversity in a business context.
• communicate effectively in a business context.
• demonstrate proficiency in using information technology in a business context.

Students receiving a degree in Management- Human Resource Concentration will be prepared to:

• identify various functions of managers in organizations.
• demonstrate knowledge of behavioral and human resource management issues in organizations.
• demonstrate knowledge of HR planning, recruiting, selection, training, development, compensation, benefits, performance management, and employee disciplinary systems. 
• apply HRM laws to decisions involving the organization’s human resources.

All students must earn C or better in Area F, C average in Area G, C or better in Area H, and C average in Area I business electives. 

Area A Essential Skills Required Hours: 9
ENGL 1101 (with a grade of "C" or better)
ENGL 1102 (with a grade of "C" or better)
Select one of the following courses:

Area B Institutional Options Required Hours: 4-5
COMM 1110
Select two of the following courses:

Note: Students must complete Area B and Area D with a combined total of 15 credit hours within the following ranges: Area B, 4-5 hours; Area D1, 7-8 hours; Area D2, 3-4 hours. Any additional hours may be applied to Area F or beyond, depending on the program of study. Students should consult their advisors.

Area C Humanities/Fine Arts/Ethics Required Hours: 6
Select one of the following humanities courses:

Area D Science/Math/Technology Required Hours: 10-11
Select two science courses from the list below, one of which must include a lab.

Select one of the following courses or a science course from above:

Area E Social Sciences Required Hours: 12
Select one course from the following two courses:
HIST 2111
HIST 2112
Take the following course:
POLS 1101
Select one behavioral science course from the following courses:

Select one world cultures course from the following courses:

Wellness Requirement Required Hours: 3 

PHED 1205
Select any one PEDS course.

Area F Courses Related to Major Required Hours: 18
A grade of "C" or better is required for each course in Area F. Students will not be allowed to take Area G courses until this requirement is met.

Area G BBA Core Required Hours: 27 
A minimum 2.0 grade point average is required for Area G.
(C or better required in your major’s prerequisite course and BUSA 4185)

Select the following course:
BUSA 3126 Business Law

Area H Major Course Requirements Required Hours: 21
A minimum grade of "C" is required in each of the following courses:

Area I General Electives Required Hours: 12
A minimum 2.0 grade point average is required for Area I business electives.
Select 9 hours of electives from the following:
ACCT/BUSA/MISM/ECON/ENTR/FINC/FTA/MGMT/MKTG 3***/4*** Elective
Non-Business Elective – 3 hours
1***/2***/3***/4***

Total Hours Required: 123