B.A. in Human Resource Management

Mike Davis is currently enrolled in the B.A. in Human Resource Management program, and he chose Bethel because of the Christian foundation. He attributes what he describes as a “fantastic learning experience” to his supportive cohort members and positive instructors.

Gain valued knowledge and skills in human resource management

The business world has realized that sustainable competitive advantage emanates from human capital.
Learn what successful companies know about attracting, hiring, retaining, and motivating employees.
Benefit from cutting edge techniques designed to prepare HR leaders for the future.
Prepare to work in HR in corporate, nonprofit, and outsourcing environments.

Get started on your B.A. in Human Resource Management degree today!

Designed for in-career adults

Be part of a cohort—a supportive group of adults who progress through the entire program together.
Meet one evening a week.
Take one course at a time.
Complete the course work in approximately 21 months.
Register once for the entire major.
Pick a convenient start date.
Meet on Bethel's campus near the intersection of 35W and 694.
Earn 43 credits in the HRM major.
Park for free.

Program emphases

Traditional areas of human resource management.
Recruitment and development of an effective and diverse workforce.
Development and implementation of strategic management initiatives.
Collaboration within the organization to identify and implement human resource/business solutions.
Partnering within the organization to recognize and implement change.
Application of ethical principles to current human resource practice.
Complex relationship between globalization and human resource management.
Independent and critical thinking skills.
Application of Christian principles to business situations.
Oral and written communication skills appropriate for the field of business and human resource management.
Use technology in implementing human resource initiatives.
Skills, strategies, or plans for self-directed learning.

Credits Needed for Graduation

Courses in the B.A. in Human Resource Management major, elective, and general education courses constitute the total Bethel academic program. A minimum of 122 semester credits is required for graduation.

Credits required to enter a degree-completion cohort (may include a combination of elective credit options)	60
Upper-division credits in the B.A. in Human Resource Management major	43
Additional credits earned through elective credit options	19
Total semester credits required for graduation	122

Policies

All program policies can be found in the CAPS catalog. The catalog can be download here in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Once the file is downloaded, you will be able to view and print the document using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have that program on your computer, follow this link to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader.