Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Many human resource managers not only manage the administrative functions of their departments, but they also consult top executives regarding strategic planning and lead the company in suggesting and changing policies. More than ever, senior managers are recognizing the significance of the human resources department to their financial success.

What can I study in human resource management at MSU?

Courses in MSU's business administration-human resource management degree program include accounting and economics, principles of finance, ethics, compensation management, recruiting and personnel selection, strategic HR management, and information systems management-all skills that will ensure our graduates find success in the field of human resources.

The Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in human resource management is offered online and on the main campus in Beckley. Students on the Martinsburg campus can pursue this concentration through a combination of traditional, independent, and online study. An Associate of Science in human resource management is also available on the Beckley campus.

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What career opportunities can I expect in human resource management?

Human resources employees are needed in virtually every company. The scope of an individual’s duties may vary based on the size of the company. Human resource managers perform a variety of roles in organizations, including monitoring legal employment practices, staff recruiting, ensuring employee health and safety, compensation and benefits management, strategic planning, and change management.

Positions available to MSU's human resource management graduates include employment services manager, training and development manager, occupational analyst, benefits specialist, corporate recruiter, salary administrative assistant, and more.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, HR positions are expected to have a ten-year job growth rate of 22 percent from 2008-2018, which is double the national average for all occupations.