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Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management

BSBA On-Campus Main Campus
DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's Degree

PROGRAM TYPE

Undergraduate

DEPARTMENT
Management
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Learn to manage the people that make a company successful: This is where fearless gets started

A human resources business degree prepares you for a career in management and the development of talent. Our graduates work in HR, recruitment, retention, compliance, and legal strategy.

Where Bold Ideas Take Shape in business and hr

With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) Human Resources degree at SEMO, you'll gain experience-driven, real-world learning, including many opportunities outside the classroom.

  • Interact with qualified, award-winning faculty in a small class environment.
  • Study in Robert A. Dempster Hall, an efficient and beautiful business building with a look and feel of a corporate environment.
  • Have access to more than 30 study-abroad programs offered within the Harrison College of Business.
  • Have access to SEMO's Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, one of the largest entrepreneurship programs in the Midwest. Entrepreneurial studies prepare students to be creative and innovative in their chosen careers.

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Human Resource Management Bachelor's Degree Salaries

  • $79k

    Human Resources Specialist

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a Human Resources Specialist is $79,730.

  • $160k

    Human Resources Manager

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a Human Resources Manager is $160,480.

  • $73k 

    Training and Development Specialist

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a Training and Development Specialist is approximately $73,760.

Turn Ambition into Action

As a human resource management major, you’ll learn principles in leadership, business, management, and professionalism. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours. 

Business Administration Core – 30 Hours Required

A grade of ‘C’ is required in each core course.
  • AC221 Principles of Accounting I (3)
  • AC222 Principles of Accounting II (3)
  • BA101 The Business Universe (3)
  • BA490 Business Policy & Strategy (3)
  • BL255 Business Law (3)
  • FI361 Financial Management (3)
  • MG301 Principles of Management (3)
  • MI375 Management Information Systems (3)
  • MK301 Principles of Marketing (3)
Choose 3 hours:*
  • AC540 International Perspectives of Accounting (3)
  • BA550 Global Logistics (3)
  • BA560 Topics in International Business (3)
  • BL560 International Business Law (3)
  • EC580 International Economics (3)
  • FI540 International Finance (3)
  • HA560 International Healthcare Administration (3)
  • MG560 International Management (3)
  • MK560 International Marketing (3)
*International Course taken to meet Business Administration Core requirement may not be counted on a major.

Support Courses – 27 Hours Required

Some courses may fulfill General Education requirements. A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in each support course.
  • BA252 Business Communication (2)
  • BA452 Professionalism (1)
  • EC215 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
  • EC225 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
  • EN140 Rhetoric & Critical Thinking (3)
  • MA116 Precalculus A OR MA123 Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling (3)
  • MI101 Intro to Computer Applications (3)
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  • SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)

Management Major Courses – 36 Hour Major – No Minor Required

(Cannot double count elective choices in more than one option.)
Required Management Core Courses:
  • MI001 Microsoft Excel Certification (0)
  • MG356 Foundations of Human Resource Management (3)
  • MG362 Management Skills (3)
  • MG470 Leadership in Management (3)
Real World Experience – Choose one option:
  • Participate in departmentally approved international academic program
  • Complete departmentally approved internship
  • Chairperson review of individual real-world experience
Choose 3 hours:
  • MA223 Elementary Probability & Statistics (3)
  • MA323 Statistical Methods (3)
  • PY271 Psychological Research I (3)
  • SO242 Statistics for Social Scientists (3)
  • SW242 Statistics for Social Scientists (3)

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OPTION – 27 hours

Required Courses:
  • MG354 Business Negotiation: Concepts & Practice (3)
  • MG426 Managing & Developing Talent (3)
  • MG516 Acquiring Talent (3)
  • MG536 Compensating Talent (3)
  • MG566 Legal & Union Issues in HR (3)
  • MG586 Human Resource Strategy & Analytics (3)
Choose 9 Hours:
  • EC380 Labor Economics (3)
  • MG456 Topics in Human Resource Management (3)
  • MG457 Organizational Behavior (3)
  • MG473 Management Internship (1-3)
  • MG548 Project Management (3)
  • MG550 Improving Team Performance (3)
  • MG562 Organization Theory & Design (3)
*If selected as elective, cannot also count for international course requirement for the BSBA degree.

Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.

  • Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
  • Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
  • Written Communication – 6 hours
  • Oral Communication – 3 hours
  • Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
  • Mathematics – 3 hours
  • Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
  • Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
  • Civics examination

First Year  

Fall Semester (16 Hours)  
  • UI100 (1)  
  • EN100 (3)  
  • BA101 (3) 
  • MA116 or MA123 (3) 
  • MI001 (0) 
  • MI101 (3)  
  • General Education (3) 
Spring Semester (15 Hours)  
  • EN140 (3)  
  • SC105 (3)  
  • General Education (3)  
  • General Education (3)  
  • General Education (3)  

Milestone: Achieve a minimum 2.25 overall GPA 

Second Year  

Fall Semester (17 Hours)  
  • AC221 (3)  
  • BA252 (2)  
  • EC215 (3)  
  • QM257 (3)  
  • General Education (3)  
  • General Education (3)  
Spring Semester (15 Hours)  
  • AC222 (3)  
  • BL255 (3)  
  • EC225 (3)  
  • MG301 (3)  
  • QM258 (3)  

Milestone: Achieve a minimum 2.25 overall GPA 

Third Year  

Fall Semester (15 Hours)  
  • FI361 (3)  
  • MG354 (3)
  • MG356 (3)  
  • MG566 (3)  
  •  MK301 (3) 
Spring Semester (15 Hours)  
  • MG362 (3)  
  • MG536 (3)  
  • MI375 (3)  
  • Major Elective (3)  
  • General Education (3)  

Milestone: Maintain a 2.25 overall GPA and 2.25 major GPA 

Fourth Year  

Fall Semester (15 Hours)  
  • BA452 (1) 
  •  MG470 (3)
  • MG516 (3)   
  • International Course (3)  
  • Major Elective (3)  
  • General Education (2)  
Spring Semester (15 Hours)  
  • BA490 (3)  
  • MG426 (3)  
  • MG586 (3)
  • Major Elective (3) 
  • Real World Experience* (0-3) 

Milestone: Maintain a 2.25 overall GPA and 2.25 major GPA

A minimum 2.25 GPA in the major and overall are required to graduate with a BSBA degree.

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Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you've mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, and sell your knowledge and experience. SEMO's Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. Our boldly supportive faculty will provide the expertise and support you need, so you're landing your dream job.
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Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.
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SHRM Academically Aligned

SEMO was the first public institution in Missouri to meet SHRM guidelines, which serve as a framework for curriculum development in the Harrison College of Business and Computing and the Department of Management. As one of only three public schools with SHRM-aligned HR programs, SEMO ensures you’re prepared to take the SHRM Certified Professional or HRCI Professional in Human Resources exam.
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DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's Degree

PROGRAM TYPE

Undergraduate

LOCATION

Main Campus - Cape

Regional Campus - Kennett

Regional Campus - Sikeston

DEPARTMENT

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Business and HR Degree FAQ's

A Human Resources Management degree prepares you to recruit top talent, develop employees, shape workplace culture, and lead organizational success. Explore answers to common questions about salary expectations, career opportunities, the skills you'll gain, and what to look for in a strong HR degree program.

Salary potential depends on your role, industry, and experience. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for human resources specialists was $72,910 in May 2024, while human resources managers earned a median annual wage of $145,080. As you advance into leadership positions, your earning potential can continue to grow!

Human Resources students study topics that prepare them to manage and develop today's workforce. Courses include:

  • Business Negotiation
  • Managing & Developing Talent
  • Acquiring Talent 
  • Compensating Talent
  • Legal & Union Issues in HR 
  • Human Resource Strategy & Analytics
  • EC380 Labor Economics 
  • Topics in Human Resource Management 
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Project Management 
  • Improving Team Performance 
  • Organization Theory & Design

A Human Resources Management degree prepares graduates for careers across nearly every industry. Common job titles include:

  • human resources specialist
  • recruiter
  • talent acquisition specialist
  • training and development coordinator
  • compensation and benefits analyst
  • employee relations specialist
  • HR generalist
  • human resources manager
  • organizational development specialist
A Human Resources degree combines business knowledge with leadership and people-focused skills that are valued by employers. Graduates are prepared to help organizations attract and retain talent, strengthen workplace culture, support employee success, and contribute to strategic business decisions while enjoying opportunities for career growth across a wide range of industries.
A strong Human Resources program combines business fundamentals with practical learning experiences that prepare students for today's workplace. Look for programs that offer experienced faculty, internships or experiential learning opportunities, leadership development, networking with industry professionals, and coursework aligned with current human resources practices and employment trends.

SEMO was the first public institution in Missouri to meet SHRM guidelines. As one of only three public schools with SHRM-aligned HR programs, SEMO ensures you’re prepared to take the SHRM Certified Professional or HRCI Professional in Human Resources exam.
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With a business administration degree from Southeast Missouri State University, you’re prepared for any career in business, including management, accounting, finance, human resources, and marketing.
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DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's Degree

PROGRAM TYPE

Undergraduate

LOCATION

Main Campus - Cape

Regional Campus - Kennett

Regional Campus - Sikeston

DEPARTMENT

Marketing

Management

Department of Management

Phone

Office Phone

(573) 651-2121

Email

Office Email

management@semo.edu

Location

Office Location

Dempster Hall, 260

Mailing Address

One University Plaza, MS 5850
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701