Human Resourse Degrees

The management major introduces the student to the dynamics and challenges of getting things done through and with other people in manufacturing and/or services, whether public or private, in small, medium, and large size organizations. Students learn about the concepts of management and the skills required in managerial functions to coordinate the activities of a business toward its mission and objectives. Areas of emphasis include: general management, human resource management and operations management. Official concentrations are designated for operations management and human resource management.

A 2.65 GPA is required for all students seeking a major or minor in the College of Business.
Bachelor of Science

Major (24)
The management major consists of the business core of 44 credits plus the management core of 12 credits (MGMT 352, 365, 467, and 470) plus 12 credits from the list of elective courses below. At least 9 of the 12 electives must be from the management department. If a Speech course is taken for elective credit, it may not be used to fulfill the College of Business communication requirement.
MGMT 364, 368, 444, 450, 451, 452, 453, 459, 462, 466, 479, 483, 484, 485, 486, 498; ECON 471, 474, 417; FIRE 373, 375, 378, 386, 474, 475, 476, 479, 480; IM 469; MKTG 436, 438; PSY 270, 360, 469; SOC 456; CMST 332.

Human Resource Concentration
The concentration is available to students who are pursuing the management major. To earn the concentration, the 12 credits of elective coursework for the management major will be completed by taking the following courses: Required (12) MGMT 450, 451, 452, 453. Students are required to complete the management major core and the business core. It is recommended that students in the human resource concentration take an internship in this area during their senior year.

Operations Management Concentration
The concentration is available to students who are pursuing the management major. To earn the concentration, the credits of elective coursework for the management major will be completed by taking the following courses: Required (12) MGMT 483, 484, 485, 486. Students are required to complete the management major, including the business core. It is recommended that students in the operations management concentration take an internship in this area during their senior year.

Management Minor for Non-Business and Bachelor of Elective Studies Majors (24)
ACCT 201 or 291; MGMT 301; BLAW 235; MKTG 320 and four (4) 300-400 level courses selected from the approved MGMT electives. At least 3 of the courses must be from the MGMT department and all 4 electives must be from the College of Business.

Non-business majors who choose to minor in business may take no more than 30 credits of their total university coursework in the College of Business.
Selected management courses are an integral part of the international business program described in this catalog.
Only students admitted to a business major or minor program and who have completed 60 semester credits (junior standing) may enroll in 300- and 400-level courses. Management department permission required for all other students.
Business students should consult their adviser before enrolling for 260 and 261 due to the 50% rule.

Management Minor Program for Business Majors (15)
MGMT 365 and four (4) 300-400 level courses selected from the approved MGMT electives. Electives can be so chosen that students can obtain a management minor with an emphasis in general management, human resource management, operations management, or small business management. The department will work with students to tailor the program to their specific needs.

The B.B.A. in Human Resource Management degree program emphasizes interpersonal skills and the theory and techniques of selecting, training, organizing, motivating and evaluating people in work settings.

The School of Business Administration’s human resource management major strives to instill in students a socially responsible managerial philosophy that seeks to prepare students for the responsibility of directing employees toward attaining their personal as well as organizational goals. All students are given the opportunity to understand business enterprise from the viewpoint of general management.
Loyola University Chicago’s Management Department offers a broad and flexible curriculum that prepares students for human resource positions in a variety of organizations.

The faculty of the Human Resource and Employment Relations Department is committed not only to teaching courses that provide the knowledge and skills necessary for serving as a human resource professional, but also to creating a supportive environment for personal development and ethical reflection.
Degree Requirements

In addition to Core Curriculum and Business Core Curriculum requirements, students pursuing the B.B.A. degree in human resource management must complete 15 credit hours in the following courses:
HRER 375. Principles of Human Resource Management
HRER 311. Employement Relations
Three 300-level human resource management courses

The Human Resource Management degree is a part of the Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) program. The BBA program focuses on developing business management and leadership skills with a comprehensive grasp of the economic, legal and cultural context of today’s business environment. Learning takes place through case studies, small-group discussions and work-related research projects. Class participation will provide opportunities to network with other students from a variety of industrial, professional and educational backgrounds.

The Human Resource Management degree gives graduates an arsenal of traits to make them marketable in today’s job market. Students will learn how to attract, motivate, develop, and retain employees. The demand for human resource generalists and managers is prevalent in both profit and non-profit organizations.

Why make it Marian?

Marian’s program in Human Resource Management is designed to offer students a general business core, a group of courses specific to human resources, and a rich liberal arts background. The combination of the aforementioned gives graduates a well-rounded business education. Additionally, you will discover quality professors and a helpful PACE staff.

The following degree requirements are from the current Franklin University Academic Bulletin. If you began your coursework before the current academic year, please contact your SSA for your degree requirements. Always confirm your degree requirements with your SSA.
General Education Core (50 hours)
COMM 120 - College Writing (4)
COMM 320 - Business and Professional Communication (4)
COMP 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)
COMP 108 - Introduction to Databases (1)
ECON 210 - Introduction to Microeconomics (4) OR
ECON 220 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (4)
MATH 215* - Statistical Concepts (4)
PF 305 - Global Issues (4)
PF 321** - Learning Strategies (2)
SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4) OR
COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4)
Humanities Elective (4)
Science Elective (4)
Social and Behavioral Science Elective (4)
General Education Electives (10)
Recommended:
COMM 305 - Virtual Communication Strategies (2)
PF 302 - Applied Research Methods (4)

* Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.
** PF 321 must be taken prior to the first BLF course.
Business Core (24 hours)
ACCT 215 - Financial Accounting (4)
ACCT 225 - Managerial Accounting (4)
BSAD 220 - Business Law (4)
BSAD 312 - Management Theory and Practices (4)
FINA 301 - Principles of Finance (4)
MKTG 300 - Marketing (4)
University Electives (22 hours)

Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses.
Major Area (28 hours)
HRM 300 - Human Resources Management (4)
HRM 301 - Staffing (4)
HRM 302 - Training and Development (4)
HRM 401 - Compensation and Benefits (4)
HRM 402 - Employee and Labor Relations (4)
HRM 495 - Strategic Human Resources Capstone (4)
Major Area Elective (4)*
*Select 4 hours from the following:
BSAD 320 - Decision Making and Problem Solving (4)
BSAD 325 - Organizational Behavior (4)
BSAD 476 - Global Business Issues (4)
MGMT 435 - Evolution of Management (4)
OLM 435 - Perspectives on Leadership (4)
Major Program Requirements

Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must earn at least 40 credit hours in residence at Franklin University.

A minimum 2.25 GPA is required in the major area and each major area course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements.

If needed, English, reading, and mathematics placement tests determine which, if any, developmental education courses are required. Students placing into these courses must pass them prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. Developmental education courses carry institutional credit only and do not count toward degree requirements for graduation. Computer Literacy is a General Education prerequisite. Students with computer experience will have the option of completing a free placement exam to waive this prerequisite.

Business Principles (BSAD 110) is a Business Core prerequisite. Transfer students with the equivalent of four business courses are not required to take Business Principles.

All students are required to pass College Writing (COMM 120), Learning Strategies (PF 321) and either Speech Communication (SPCH 100) or Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150) prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. General Education courses must be selected from science, math, social and behavioral science, humanities, economics, communication or professional foundations.

General Education Requirements
ENGL 101 Composition I
ENGL 201 Compostition II
MATH Gen Ed Mathematics - 3 semester hours
SPCM Speech 101, 215, or 222
WEL 100 Wellness for Life & WEL 100L Wellness Lab
Social Science (Gen Ed) - 3 semester hours
Arts & Humanities (Gen Ed) - 12 semester hours
Natural Science & Lab (Gen Ed) - 8 semester hours

Pre-Business Core - 24 semester hours
ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I
ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting II
BADM 320 Quantitative Decision Analysis
BADM 344 Managerial Communications
ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics (Gen Ed)
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics (Gen Ed)
MATH 281 Introduction to Statistics (Gen Ed)
MIS 205 Advanced Computer Applications

Business Core - 33 semester hours
BADM 310 Business Finance
BADM 321 Business Statistics II
BADM 350 Legal Environment of Business
BADM 360 Organization & Management
BADM 370 Marketing
BADM 407 International Business
BADM 425 Production & Operations Management
BADM 457 Business Ethics
BADM 482 Business Policy & Strategy
ECON 300/400 electives
MIS 325 Management Information Systems

Human Resource Management Core - 18 semester hours
ECON 482 Labor Economics
HRM 417 Human Resource Management
HRM 456 Employment Law and Policy
HRM 459 Personnel Planning & Selection
HRM 465 Compensation Management
HRM 468 Negotiations & Conflict/Dispute Resolution

A minor is NOT required with this major but electives are required for total credits to equal 128 hours, of which 36 hours must be 300-400 level courses.