- Great local and regional internship opportunities
- Hands-on learning through case studies with real companies
- Interdisciplinary coursework
Converse’s Human Resource Management concentration develops your understanding of people, your ability to mediate in the workplace, and the leadership to address multifaceted challenges. A Business Administration concentration in Human Resource Management is an asset to virtually any industry, opening doors to job opportunities straight out of college. From understanding employee benefits and hiring practices to professional training sessions, a career in human resources is fulfilling and flexible.
Degree Offered
- BA in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management
About Human Resource Management
Every organization wants to attract the most qualified employees and match them to jobs for which they are best suited. Human resource managers perform these tasks. Today’s human resources workers manage recruitment and compensation, as well as consult with top executives regarding strategic planning. Human resource careers demand a wide range of personal qualities and skills, from the ability to work with diverse employees to the active promotion of organizational goals. As a human resource manager, you will have the ability to work in nearly any type of business.
Internships
Spartanburg is home to more than 80 international companies from 19 countries and dozens of corporate headquarters. As a Converse Business Administration major, you will have the advantage of being in close proximity to these highly desirable internship sites, including:
- ScanSource
- Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP
- American Heart Association
- Partners for Active Living
- Mermet Corporation
- Wendy’s
- Whipp Advertising
- American Credit Acceptance
- Wal-mart
- Hamrick’s
The Business Administration major and the Human Resource Management concentration are designed to provide you with a broad understanding of the way businesses operate. You will learn reporting practices and gain a deep understanding of organizational theories of culture change. You will gain expertise in the different types and styles of business management. Our faculty will guide you to examine the ethical and legal context of the profession.
Our Business Administration BA with a Human Resources concentration will also prepare you for master’s level studies in Business Administration or related fields. Learn more about our BA in Business Administration.
Sample Courses
- Labor and Human Relations Law
- Labor Economics
- Personnel Economics for Managers
- Psychology in the Workplace
View the BA in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management requirements.
What are common careers in Human Resource Management?
- Compensation and Benefits Managers
- Strategic Planning
- Training and Development Specialists
- Employment, Recruitment and Placement Specialists
- Human Resources Information System Analysts
- Employee Assistance Plan Managers
Our Human Resource Management alumni have careers as:
- Communications Representative at Reeves Construction Company
- Director of Human Resources at Augusta, Georgia Government
- Associate in Leadership Development Program at Ford Motor Credit
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