Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Undergraduate Major
Allendale • Grand Rapids • Face to face • 120 Credits
Human resource (HR) management is the strategic approach to effectively managing people in an organization to enhance business competitiveness.
Overview
From recruitment and training, compensation and employee relations, and labor law compliance, HR professionals ensure organizational goals align with employee needs, creating a productive and motivated workforce. Grand Valley teaches cutting-edge concepts through case studies, real company projects, and internships to prepare students for future leadership roles.
The major includes diverse courses covering key areas like benefits management, strategic HR management, and international HR management. You will study organizational development, staffing and development, and the dynamics of a diversified workforce.
You will work with distinguished faculty who have extensive business expertise and work closely with students to establish and carry out career goals. The curriculum integrates current technology in the vibrant business environment of downtown Grand Rapids, MI. You will benefit from internships and mentorship programs that provide valuable business experience and income. Networking opportunities with major corporations further enhance your prospects for internships and job placement.
Admission Information
Direct Admission
Each year, the Seidman College of Business admits a select few students directly into the business college as first-year students. This honor is reserved for students who have a 26 or higher composite score on the ACT, or a score of 1240 and higher on the SAT, and a 3.5 or higher high school GPA.
Secondary Admission
For students not admitted as first-year students, the Seidman College of Business's admission criteria require students to have
- completed at least 55 semester hours (junior status);
- achieved a 2.5 or higher overall GPA; and
- completed select courses with a 2.5 or higher combined GPA. Transfer student grades for comparable classes being transferred into Grand Valley will be used to calculate this combined GPA.
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Seidman College of Business
gvsu.edu/seidman
50 Front
Avenue SW
(616) 331-7500
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Career Opportunities
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 54,005.88 | 10% |
| $ 63,763.50 | 25% |
| $ 78,743.89 | 50% |
| $ 98,424.81 | 75% |
| $129,409.56 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Top skills- Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 38,620.40 | 10% |
| $ 58,830.42 | 25% |
| $ 83,745.24 | 50% |
| $120,018.94 | 75% |
| $202,197.82 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
Top skills- Learning Strategies
- Instructing
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 67,210.59 | 10% |
| $ 86,469.88 | 25% |
| $109,829.17 | 50% |
| $146,042.24 | 75% |
| $206,758.18 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Top skills- Management of Personnel Resources
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Judgment and Decision Making
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 81,030.62 | 10% |
| $101,336.66 | 25% |
| $130,858.64 | 50% |
| $169,408.55 | 75% |
| $222,169.23 | 90% |
1000+
Employers Participate in GVSU Career Events
94%
Graduates Employed
#1
University in Michigan by Employers
Scholarships
Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based
scholarships. For information on all of the scholarships that are
available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.
Grand Valley offers myScholarships
(a scholarship matching tool) to help admitted students match
with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities.
myScholarships will prompt you to answer questions to help match you
to scholarships for which you might qualify.
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