Program Overview

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Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management is a comprehensive undergraduate program offered by the Fox School of Business. This program is designed to develop the skills necessary to recruit and support an organization's most valuable assetits employees.

Program Overview

Through this program, students will learn to foster synergies between the human and business sides of an organization. The curriculum is designed to enhance productivity within high-performing companies by developing competency around several areas of human resource policy and operations, including:

• Compensation and benefits
• Labor relations
• Performance appraisal
• Recruitment and retention
• Training and development

Curriculum

The Human Resource Management BBA coursework provides students with vital interpersonal skills for managing workplace personnel and resolving disputes. The program refines students' presentation and communication skills, helps them gain an understanding of collective bargaining procedures, and acquires the tools to increase a company's reputation, productivity, and sustainable profits.

Path to the SHRM Certified Professional Exam

Earning a Human Resource Management BBA prepares students to become credentialed as a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified Professional. This credential gives students a competitive boost in the industry, demonstrating their comprehensive knowledge for current or prospective employers.

Classes and Curriculum

Concepts covered in the 124-credit Human Resource Management BBA program include:

• Compensation Management
• Human Resource Management and Public Policy
• Organizational Staffing and Career Management

Related Graduate Degrees

Related graduate degrees include:

• Human Resources Management Concentration MBA
• Human Resource Management MS

Related Graduate Certificates

A related graduate certificate is available in Human Resource Management.

Distinguished Faculty

The faculty brings extensive real-world knowledge to the Human Resource Management BBA program, with some professors holding more than 35 years of professional experience in human resource management and consulting. Professors have held positions at nationally and internationally recognized organizations.

Accelerated 3-year BBA

Motivated students can accelerate their BBA program to finish in three years.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors. For the 20252026 academic year, tuition costs are:

• Pennsylvania resident: $24,456.00 per year
• Out-of-state: $44,400.00 per year

Academic Advising

The Center for Undergraduate Advising in the Fox School of Business is dedicated to helping students navigate their academics and make informed decisions about their career paths.

Peer Advising

The Center for Undergraduate Advising also offers peer advising, where undergraduate peer advisors share their knowledge and personal tips for academic success.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Joining student clubs and organizations is a great way to meet like-minded students, connect with local, national, and international businesses, and build skills needed in a professional career. Available clubs and organizations for human resource management students include the Society for Human Resource Management.

Global Immersions

The university offers various study abroad options and opportunities for learning beyond the main campus in Philadelphia through Global Immersion Programs. Temple administers several programs around the world, including campus sites in Rome, Japan, and Spain.

Temple Exchange Programs

Through reciprocal exchange agreements with universities in China, Korea, and Taiwan, Temple students can exchange places with students for a semester or academic year.

Accreditation

The Fox School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), maintaining accreditation since 1934.