Program Overview
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The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree program in Human Resources Management/Organizational Management a 120-credit program focusing on employee selection, training, management development, industrial relations, compensation, and the dynamics of organizational behavior.
What You Will Learn in the B.S.B.A. in Human Resources/Organizational Management Program
Students who complete our B.S.B.A. degree in Human Resource Management program prepare to become human resources practitioners in high-performing organizations. They will demonstrate competency in three critical areas, including:
- knowledge of business practices;
- ability to make strategic contributions to the organization through personal credibility; and
- effective management of the human resources function, including human resources technical skills.
All students in the Human Resource/Organizational Management program must complete a Business Administration Capstone requirement that integrates content across the degree program and validates the student's knowledge.
Degree Requirements
- College Algebra within Intellectual and Practical Skills section of general education requirements
- Quantitative Skills for Business and Statistics within the requirements of the Professional Business Requirements section
- How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Courses in this area of study may be completed with Thomas Edison State University courses and/or courses from other institutionally accredited colleges. Prior learning assessment (PLA) and/or examinations may also be used.
School of Business and Management Upper-Level Degree Policy
Require that baccalaureate students complete a minimum of 18 credits at the upper level (3000 level or higher). Complete 12 upper-level credits in the area of study, the Capstone, and one additional 3 credit course, which can be completed in the area of study or the Business Core.
NOTE:
Courses that are devoid of a course code can be accepted in transfer if completed at colleges and universities accredited by the institutional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
In addition, the University offers a host of ways to earn credit for knowledge obtained in non-collegiate settings. Examples include:
- Courses and examinations approved through National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) and the American Council on Education (ACE) College Credit Recommendation Service.
- Military service
- License and certifications
- Prior learning assessment (PLA)
Credit Distribution
I. General Education Featured Courses (45 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)
B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)
| SOC-1010 | Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ETH-2200 | Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership | 3 |
| POS-1100 | American Government | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)
Select two featured courses from the list below:
D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)
For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to
Scientific Knowledge.
II. Professional Business Requirements (42 Credits)
III. Area of Study (18 Credits)
A. Required Courses (9 Credits)
B. Additional Courses (Complete 9 Credits)
IV. Electives (15 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
| TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences. |
Total Credit Hours: 120