HUMAN RESOURCES
BBA BUSINESS major
BACHELOR of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
DEVELOPING THE HUMAN and INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL THAT DRIVES ORGANIZATIONS
HUMAN RESOURCES
the MAJOR
HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) :
The division of an organization responsible for finding, recruiting, screening and training job applicants as well as providing strategies to advance and improve an organization’s workforce to meet the needs of the organization itself.
CONCENTRATIONS INCLUDE: GENERAL MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES OR HEALTH CARE WITH AN INTERNSHIP THAT APPLIES TO THEIR CONCENTRATION.
Earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Human Resources demonstrates that you have a depth and breadth of business knowledge, interpersonal skills and understand business strategy.
COURSEWORK TOPICS INCLUDE: Employee Relations / Practice Law, Training and Development Entrepreneurship / Health Care Administration / HR Management HR Information Systems International Management Labor Law Labor Relations; Organizational Behavior Personnel Compensation and Performance Staffing Strategy and Policy and more.
Why HUMAN RESOURCES?
If you are a good listener, consistent in your communication, are able to weigh pros and cons and make decisions, have self-control in a crisis, a “people person” and enjoy problem-solving, then a major in Management can prepare you to meet challenges and leverage opportunities in today’s business environment. Management majors often have a wide variety of career options across industries.
the SKILLS
COMMUNICATION
CRITICAL THINKING
DECISION-MAKING
ETHICS
INTERPERSONAL
LEADERSHIP
PROBLEM-SOLVING
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION
ENGAGED LEARNING
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS FOR LEARNING AND NETWORKING.
There are over ten dedicated student organizations that are active in the College of Business including: The Accounting Association, American Marketing Association, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, the Financial Management Association, Sport Management Club and Viking’s Real Estate Club.
INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPS and CAREERS
A PROMISING FUTURE FILLED WITH EXPANSIVE AND ENGAGING OPPORTUNITIES.
Human Resources students are encouraged to participate in internships and co-ops to enhance theoretical knowledge learned in class with hands-on experiential learning that can lead to valuable industry contacts.
EMPLOYERS include
American Greetings
Avery Dennison
Bendix
Cleveland Clinic
Eaton
Lincoln Electric
Medical Mutual
Parker-Hannifin
Progressive Insurance
Sherwin-Williams
Swagelok
University Hospitals
the MINORS
Accounting
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
CAREER outlook
$62,290 average salary
Graduates with a BBA in MANAGEMENT
the CAREERS
Benefits Administrator
Director of Operations
General Manager
Health Care Administrator
Human Resources Generalist/Manager
Managed Care Representative
8% growth
higher than average outlook for careers
(Sources: Payscale.com and BLS.gov)
Practice Manager
Public Health Professional
Quality and Improvement Manager
Recruitment Specialist
COMPLEMENT AND ENHANCE YOUR HUMAN RESOURCES MAJOR WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFIC BUSINESS SKILLS THROUGH MINOR COURSE WORK AND APPLICATION.
Governance, Risk Management
& Compliance
Health Care Management
Information Systems
International Business
Marketing
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Professional Selling
Property Management
Sport & Entertaiment Management
Taxation
LEARN MORE
BUSINESS success STORIES
SARAH BIDDULPH
HUMAN RESOURCES MAJOR
CLASS OF 2022 - BBA
THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPS BUSINESS LEADERS WHO POSSESS TOP NOTCH BUSINESS SKILLS.
Sarah started her academic career at Cleveland State as part of the College Credit Plus program. She is currently on her way to earning a Master of Labor Relations and Human Resources and a graduate certificate in Organizational Change. While an undergraduate student, Sarah was a Human Resources Intern at Charter Steel. She currently works at Charter Steel in the corporate office, still in Human Resources and will continue through graduation with her master’s degree.
ROTARY CLUB OF CLEVELAND HONOREE
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TAKE the NEXT STEP
APPLY TODAY – YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Apply as early as possible to get your admittance decision.
Applying and getting a decision allows you to apply for and receive financial aid and scholarship packages to help you make your college selection.
Applications for Fall Semester open annually on August 1.
INCOMING FRESHMEN apply for the Honors Program: January 15; all other Programs: March 1.
TRANSFER STUDENTS apply for the Honors Program: February 28; all others programs: April 1.
