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Business: Human Resource Management, BBA

The BBA in Human Resource Management (BBAHR) degree prepares students to manage and lead the most valuable asset of any organization: its people. Students who pursue the BBAHR degree will learn how to design, implement, and evaluate effective human resource policies and practices that align with the strategic goals and objectives of an organization as well as with the legal and ethical standards of the profession.

Program Overview

The program is open to students who have completed the pre-business requirements and have been admitted to the School of Business. BBAHR students will complete a core curriculum that covers the fundamentals of business, such as accounting, finance, marketing, operations, and strategy. In addition, BBAHR students will choose from a variety of electives that focus on different aspects of human resource management, such as talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance management, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, and organizational development. BBAHR students will also have the opportunity to participate in experiential learning activities, such as case studies, simulations, and applied projects.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Complete the pre-business requirements
• Have a minimum 3.0 UW-Madison GPA
• Complete 24 credits at UW-Madison (for first-year students) or 12 credits at UW-Madison (for transfer students)
• Attend the Pre-Business 101 workshop during the intended application year

Curriculum

The BBAHR degree requires a minimum of 18 credits, distributed as follows:

• Core courses:
  • M H R 305: Human Resource Management
  • M H R 610: Compensation: Theory and Administration
  • M H R 611: Strategic Talent Management
  • M H R 617: Diversity in Organizations
• Electives:
  • Choose 2 HR electives or 1 HR elective and 1 management elective
  • HR electives:
    • M H R 420: Leading Change in Organizations
    • M H R 612: Labor-Management Relations
    • M H R 614: People Analytics
    • R M I 620: Employee Benefits Management
  • Management electives:
    • M H R 365: Contemporary Topics
    • M H R 401: Leading Teams
    • M H R/INTL BUS 403: Global Issues in Management
    • M H R 412: Management Consulting
    • M H R 423: Strategic Management
    • M H R 604: Leadership Theory and Practice
    • M H R 628: Negotiations

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Assess human resource management practices to align them with organizational strategies and contribute to organizational effectiveness.
2. Analyze and improve organizations' reward and incentives structures.
3. Identify methods to effectively attract, evaluate, and retain talent within the organization.
4. Identify and address the challenges to each individual within an organization performing up to their full potential.
5. Formulate human resource policies and implementation plans to promote and leverage a diverse workforce.
6. Apply effective strategies and tactics in dyadic and group settings to attain desired outcomes.

Four-Year Plan

The four-year plan outlines the recommended course sequence for students in the BBAHR program:

• Freshman year:
  • Fall: GEN BUS 110, GEN BUS 106, MATH 211 or 221, Communications A, Ethnic Studies
  • Spring: M H R 300, ACCT I S 100, ECON 101 or 111, PSYCH 202, SOC 211, ANTHRO 104, GEN&WS 102, or HDFS 263, Science
• Sophomore year:
  • Fall: GEN BUS 306, ECON 102 or 111, M H R 305, GEN BUS 360, Elective
  • Spring: GEN BUS 307, ACCT I S 211, M H R 610, GEN BUS/DS 240, 250, or 308, Science
• Junior year:
  • Fall: M H R 611, OTM 300, FINANCE/ECON 300, R M I 300, REAL EST 306, INTL BUS 200, or INFO SYS 322, Literature
  • Spring: Major Elective Course, MARKETNG 300, PHILOS 241, 243, 341, or 441, GEN BUS 250, 240, or 308, Humanities
• Senior year:
  • Fall: Major Elective Course, GEN BUS 400, Elective, Elective, Elective, Elective
  • Spring: M H R 617, GEN BUS 301, Elective, Elective, Elective

Accreditation

The BBAHR program is accredited by AACSB InternationalThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The accreditation status is Accredited, with the next accreditation review scheduled for 2026-2027.