Business Administration: Human Resource Management
Earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a specialization in human resource management from Bowling Green State University. This human resources degree prepares you for careers in recruiting, employee development, training, compensation and benefits, workplace relations and other areas of human resource management.
BGSU’s Schmidthorst College of Business is AACSB accredited, a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. The college emphasizes relevant, practical learning through internships, applied projects and other experiential opportunities that help you build skills and your resume.
More than 73% of BGSU business students complete one or more internships. Nearly all business interns are paid, earning an average of $19 per hour.
You’ll learn how businesses recruit, develop and retain employees while building the strategic, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills employers look for in HR professionals.
Business students also can find community and professional connections through opportunities such as the Business District Learning Community, student organizations, field trips, conferences and college events.
Why study human resource management at BGSU in Ohio?
- One of business's fastest-growing specialties. Every organization depends on skilled human resource professionals to recruit, develop and retain talent.
- Human-centered leadership in the age of AI. As organizations adopt new technologies, HR professionals play a critical role in keeping people, ethics and workplace culture at the center of business decisions. Explore how people analytics, technology and AI can support smarter HR decisions while developing the communication, judgment and interpersonal skills organizations need.
- Flexible formats. Complete your BSBA degree through face-to-face, online or hybrid coursework. You’ll have the flexibility to balance your education with work and other commitments.
- SHRM certification preparation. Coursework can help prepare you for SHRM certification – a Society for Human Resource Management credential. Some students may be ready to pursue certification while still completing the program, giving them an additional professional credential as they enter the HR field.
- Immersive education. Hands-on opportunities outside of the classroom give you real-world skills that build your resume and impress potential employers.
- Business-specific scholarships. Apply for more than $1 million in scholarships. Many are specifically for human resource students.
- Career prep. We have a career coach embedded in the college who will prepare you for your first internship and continue to support you as you graduate and find full-time work.
- Connect with future HR professionals. Get involved with the BGSU Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter to expand your professional network, hear from industry leaders and develop leadership skills outside the classroom.
More than 73% of BGSU business graduates complete one or more internships. Nearly all interns are paid, with an average salary of $19 an hour.
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Career - What can you do with a specialization in human resource management?
Organizations of every size rely on human resource professionals to recruit talented employees, support workforce development and create productive, engaging workplaces. The human resource management specialization prepares you for careers that combine business strategy with people-focused decision-making.
Graduates are prepared for entry-level HR positions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, finance, education, government and nonprofit organizations. The specialization also provides a strong foundation for career advancement into leadership and strategic human resource roles.
Career paths
- Human resources generalist
- Recruiter/talent acquisition specialist
- Training and development coordinator
- Employee relations specialist
- Compensation and benefits analyst
- Human resources analyst
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Earn your degree from an AACSB-accredited business school – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.
Curriculum
The human resource management specialization combines a strong business foundation with specialized coursework focused on developing the knowledge and practical skills today’s employers seek in HR professionals.
In addition to specialized HR coursework, you’ll complete the business core curriculum and develop a broad understanding of accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and business analytics.
Together, these experiences give you the knowledge and practical skills to support every stage of the employee experience – from recruiting and onboarding to leadership development, performance management and workforce analytics.
The specialization emphasizes:
- Talent acquisition and recruitment – Learn how organizations identify, attract and hire employees who contribute to long-term success.
- Training and development – Explore strategies for onboarding, employee learning, leadership development and career growth.
- Performance management – Discover how organizations set expectations, evaluate performance and support employee success.
- Compensation and benefits – Examine how organizations design competitive pay and benefits programs that attract and retain talent.
- Employee engagement and workplace well-being – Learn approaches to fostering positive workplace cultures, improving employee satisfaction and supporting organizational effectiveness.
- Human resource analytics – Use data to evaluate workforce trends, measure HR outcomes and support evidence-based business decisions.
Sample courses
- Engaging Employees
- Introduction to Human Resource Management
- Performance Management, Compensation, and Benefits
- People Analytics, Technologies, and AI
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Schmidthorst College of Business specializations
The flexibility to complete one or more of our 13 specializations distinguishes us from other universities – and gives you a competitive edge in the job market.
- Accounting
- Applied business economics
- Business analytics and intelligence
- Finance
- Human resource management
- Individualized business
- Information systems
- Insurance and risk management
- International business
- Management
- Marketing
- Sales and services marketing
- Supply chain management
The human resource management program is offered through the Schmidthorst College of Business.
Updated: 09/03/2026 03:35PM