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Human Resource Management (BA)

Human Resource Management (BA)

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) offered in On-campus, Online, and Hybrid formats.

When you major in human resource management at Lindenwood University, you will learn key aspects of recruiting, hiring, talent management, performance management, HR metrics, compensation, employee benefits, employee training, learning development, employment law, labor relations, and executive practices leading employees.

The bachelor of arts in human resource management (HRM) will prepare you for a career in a field with increasing opportunities.  Recognizing the projected continuing high demand for knowledgeable skilled HR professionals, Lindenwood University was the first university in Missouri to earn the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Alignment Honor. This prestigious and distinctive honor is maintained with HRM course topics that are current, thorough, and taught with practical applications for a variety of employment settings.   When you major in human resource management at Lindenwood University, you will learn key aspects of recruiting, hiring, talent management, performance management, HR metrics, compensation, employee benefits, employee training, learning development, employment law, labor relations, and executive practices leading employees. 

Lindenwood University offers a bachelor of arts, minor, and an emphasis in human resources management.

Personal Human Resource Management Faculty at Lindenwood University

The human resource management faculty at Lindenwood University provides real-life situational experiences acquired from HR leadership roles in service industries, government, non-profit organizations, and manufacturing. They know their subjects and have the experience to back up that knowledge. It is knowledge they will pass on to you. Small class sizes and easily accessible faculty ensure that you, as a Lindenwood University student, are afforded the attention and instructional time you deserve.

Earning a Human Resource Management Bachelor of Arts Degree at Lindenwood University

A bachelor of arts in human resource management requires 75-81 credit hours. Topics of study include organizational behavior, human resource management, labor relations, employment law, employee selection, compensation and benefits, and other courses designed to help you succeed in your future career as a human resources professional.

Earning an Human Resource Management Minor at Lindenwood University

You can earn a minor in human resource management at Lindenwood University. A minor is simply a secondary academic subject to add to your knowledge, whether it is of professional or personal interest.

A minor in human resource management requires 27 credit hours. You will study subjects like organizational behavior, employee training and development, employment law, and more.

Earning an Human Resource Management Emphasis in Business Administration at Lindenwood University

When you pursue a BA in business administration, you may earn an emphasis by completing 12 of your 21 credit hours of elective coursework in human resource management. You will take classes in organizational behavior, human resource management, labor relations, employee training and development, employment law, and compensation and benefits.