& Student Handbook - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Bachelor Degree Programs 75
Bachelor of Science in
Human Resource Management
The goal of the Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management
degree completion program is to prepare individuals with the human
resources functional and management skills required to work effectively
at a professional level in a continually changing human resource
environment. The program’s focus is on the development of individual
skill sets at the operational level to prepare students for administrative,
specialist, and generalist human resource functions and positions with
an emphasis on becoming a valued partner within the organization.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
program are expected to be able to do the following:
1. Demonstrate the skill and knowledge necessary to perform human
resource management.
2. Identify various human resource initiatives in collaboration with
departments throughout an organization.
3. Develop and implement strategic human resource management
initiatives.
4. Display leadership skills in the management of human resource
teams and work groups.
5. Use technology in human resource management.
6. Work effectively with diverse populations.
7. Communicate effectively in a variety of modes.
8. Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
9. Identify the ethical implications of one’s actions and incorporate an
ethical perspective into one’s work environment.
10. Demonstrate the general education competencies.
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 122 credits is required for graduation with a bachelor of
science degree from Saint Mary’s University. All students must meet the
general education credit requirements. A minimum of 36 credits is
needed to complete the B.S. in Human Resource Management.
Required Human Resource
Management Courses. .................................................................15 cr.
Required Management Courses .........................................................6 cr.
Required Capstone Course.................................................................3 cr.
Required Communication Courses .....................................................6 cr.
Elective Courses .................................................................................6 cr.
Total..................................................................................................36 cr.
Required Human Resource Management
Courses: 15 cr.
HR340 Human Resource Management ..............................................3 cr.
HR350 Compensation.........................................................................3 cr.
HR360 Employee Benefits ..................................................................3 cr.
HR440 Employee and Labor Relations ...............................................3 cr.
HR455 Performance Improvement Through Training ..........................3 cr.
Required Management Courses: 6 cr.
MG305 Managerial Ethics...................................................................3 cr.
BU403 Applied Statistics .....................................................................3 cr.
Required Capstone Course: 3 cr.
BU490 Bachelor of Science Strategic Business Capstone .................3 cr.
Required Communication Courses: 6 cr.
CM309 Professional Writing................................................................3 cr.
CM310 Oral Communications .............................................................3 cr.
Elective Courses: 6 cr.
BU400 Business Law ..........................................................................3 cr.
BU407 Financial Management ............................................................3 cr.
MG307 Principles of Leadership .........................................................3 cr.
MG335 Critical Thinking for Managers ................................................3 cr.
MG415 Total Quality and Team Development .....................................3 cr.
MG401 Principles of Management......................................................3 cr.
MG405 Organizational Culture and Change .......................................3 cr.
MG408 Project Management ..............................................................3 cr.
MG418 Strategic Management ...........................................................3 cr.
MG420 The Future of Organizations ...................................................3 cr.
MG445 Entrepreneurship ....................................................................3 cr.
Faculty
The faculty members for the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource
Management program have earned doctorate or master’s degrees.
Faculty are selected for their combination of educational and
professional experience and expertise.