Updated 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | 20265

Business Administration, B.S. major
Human Resources Management Emphasis

A total of 120 semester credits are needed for the Business Administration, Human Resources Management emphasis B.S. degree and include the following:

• 40 upper division credits (level 3000/4000)
• 64 required major core credits 
• Completion of Core Curriculum credits (Minnesota Transfer Curriculum [MnTC] Goal Areas 1-10) - required for all baccalaureate degrees
• Completion of BSU Focus and Nisidotaading Course Requirements

A human resource emphasis in the business administration program that focuses on developing a deep understanding of the principles, practices and strategies involved in effectively managing an organization’s human capital. This includes recruitment and selection, performance management, compensation and benefits, training and development, employee relations and compliance with labor laws and regulations. Students acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective leaders and managers who can create a positive and productive work environment that fosters employee engagement, motivation and retention.

Students majoring in Business Administration are
advised to complete at least one course in
Psychology, Sociology, or Anthropology as part of
their core curriculum requirements.

Dual Degrees
Students wishing to complete two degrees concurrently, (example: Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts) must complete a minimum of an additional 30 credits above the required 120 credits. 

Required Credits: 64
Required GPA: 2.25

Complete the following courses:

• ACCT 2101 Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
• ACCT 2102 Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
• BUAD 2220 Legal Environment (3 credits)
• BUAD 2231 Business Statistics I (3 credits)
• BUAD 2280 Computer Business Applications (3 credits)
• BUAD 3223 Operations Management (3 credits)
• BUAD 3351 Management (3 credits)
• BUAD 3361 Marketing (3 credits)
• BUAD 3381 Management Information Systems (3 credits)
• BUAD 3771 Financial Management (3 credits)
• BUAD 4559 Strategic Management (3 credits)
• BUAD 4600 Senior Seminar: Business Administration (1 credit)
• ECON 2000 Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
• ECON 2100 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
• MATH 1170 College Algebra (3 credits)

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES

Complete the following courses:

• BUAD 3420 Labor and Employment Relations (3 credits)
• BUAD 4456 Human Resources Management (3 credits)
• BUAD 4500 Compensation and Benefits (3 credits)
• BUAD 4507 Talent Acquisition (3 credits)
• BUAD 4508 Training, Development, and Evaluation (3 credits)
• BUAD 4509 Diversity and Inclusion (3 credits)

REQUIRED ELECTIVES

Select 1 of the following courses:

• BUAD 3232 Predictive Analytics (3 credits)
  orBUAD 3500 Marketing Analytics (3 credits)
• BUAD 3281 Management Science (3 credits)
• BUAD 3283 E-Commerce Web Development (3 credits)
  orBUAD 3569 Digital Marketing (3 credits)
• BUAD 3450 Indigenous Business (3 credits)
• BUAD 3520 Business Ethics (3 credits)
• BUAD 3568 Professional Selling (3 credits)
• BUAD 3677 Real Estate (3 credits)
• BUAD 3678 Risk Management and Insurance (3 credits)
• BUAD 3872 Investments (3 credits)

Program Learning Outcomes | Business Administration, B.S.

1. Graduates will demonstrate a foundational knowledge in the field of business.

2. Graduates will utilize practical business tools.

3. Graduates will demonstrate professional communication skills

4. Graduates will collaborate effectively

5. Graduates will demonstrate ability to ethically address complex problems in a realistic business environment.