Effective Spring 2009, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) confirmed that our HRM degree program is in full alignment with the SHRM HR Curriculum guidelines. Our program meets the core HR topics, as well as elective HR topics determined by the SHRM that ensures universities are offering curricula that prepares HR professionals for the workplace.
The objective of the Bachelor of Science degree program in Human Resource Management is to allow students to develop skills that will enable them to gain entry into the field of human resource management. The program includes a general overview of human resource planning, staffing, compensation and benefits, employee/labor relations, and training and development.
The Human Resource Management program combines a significant business management component with an emphasis on developing strong human resource, managerial, and organizational knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition, students will explore behavioral approaches to deal with organizational and managerial situations. The general education requirements provide a well-rounded academic foundation for the human resources management degree program.
In addition to achieving the Wilmington University undergraduate graduation competencies given in the Academic Information section of this catalog, graduating students will be able to:
Students pursuing a degree in Human Resources are required by College of Business policy to attain a minimum grade of "C" for all program core courses. For the purpose of this policy, program core courses are all Human Resource courses (and BBM 319). These courses are designated by the prefix "HRM."
Curriculum - General Education Requirements
English Composition (12 Credits)
Humanities Elective (6 credits)
| VFP 313 | Aesthetics of Film | 3 |
| DSN 110 | Fundamentals of Drawing | 3 |
| TEC 215 | Basic Photography | 3 |
| COM 245 | Writing for the Media | 3 |
| Culinary Arts Elective | 3 |
| Drama Elective | 3 |
| Ethnic Studies Elective | 3 |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Foreign Language Elective | 3 |
| History Elective | 3 |
HUM
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Literature Elective | 3 |
| Music Elective | 3 |
| Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| Religion Elective | 3 |
Social Science Electives (6 credits)
| ECO 105 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
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| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Mathematics (3 Credits)
| MAT 205 | Introductory Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
Natural Science (3 or 4 Credits)
| Natural Science Elective | 3 or 4 credits |
Computer Operations (3 Credits)
| CTA 326 | Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving | 3 |
Critical Analysis (3 Credits)
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
Citizenship (3 Credits)
Business Core (30 credits)
BBM 301: available as a co-op
Human Resource Program Management Core (36 credits)
| BBM 319 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| BBM 411 | Operations and Systems Management | 3 |
| HRM 305 | Staffing Organizations | 3 |
| HRM 310 | Organizational Development | 3 |
| HRM 311 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HRM 450 | Strategic Human Capital Management | 3 |
| HRM 350 | International Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HRM 400 | Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HRM 405 | Compensation Administration | 3 |
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| HRM 480 | Experiential Learning in HRM | 3 |
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| HRM 490 | Internship in Human Resource Management | 3 |
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HRM
| Upper Level Elective | 3 |
HRM
| Upper Level Elective | 3 |
HRM 305, HRM 310: available as a co-op
HRM 350, HRM 405: HRM 311 prerequisite
HRM 400: HRM 311 and ENG 121 prerequisite
HRM 300, HRM 305, HRM 310, HRM 311 HRM 321, HRM 340: BBM 201 prerequisite or HRM 201 or Program Equivalent (ALH 333, BMK 220, HSC 333, NFP 301, NUR 303, SOC 323, SOC 352, SOC 402, SOC 460, CRJ 303, BLA 303, LES 200, ORG 302, BBM 319)
HRM/BBM Electives (9 credits)
| HRM/BBM Elective | 3 |
| HRM/BBM Elective | 3 |
| HRM/BBM Elective | 3 |
Certain courses may be available as a co-op.
Free Electives (6 credits)
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Students with less than 16 transfer credits are required to take FYE 101 as one of their electives.
Suggested Program Sequence
Freshman
1st Semester
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| ECO 105 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
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| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
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| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
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| FYE 101 | First Year Experience Seminar | 3 |
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| Free Elective | 3 |
2nd Semester
| MAT 205 | Introductory Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| CTA 326 | Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Natural Science Elective | 3 or 4 credits |
| BAC 101 | Accounting I | 3 |
Sophomore
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Junior
1st Semester
HRM 310: available as a co-op
2nd Semester
| HRM 480 | Experiential Learning in HRM | 3 |
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| HRM 490 | Internship in Human Resource Management | 3 |
HRM
| Upper Level Elective | 3 |
| BBM 411 | Operations and Systems Management | 3 |
| HRM 305 | Staffing Organizations | 3 |
| HRM 350 | International Human Resource Management | 3 |
HRM 305: available as a co-op
Senior
1st Semester
| BBM 320 | Business Communications | 3 |
| HRM 400 | Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HRM/BBM Elective | 3 |
| HRM 405 | Compensation Administration | 3 |
HRM
| Upper Level Elective | 3 |
2nd Semester
| BBM 402 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| HRM/BBM Elective | 3 |
| HRM 450 | Strategic Human Capital Management | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
| HRM/BBM Elective | 3 |
HRM with a Concentration in Nonprofit Management
The nonprofit industry is one of the fastest growing employers. The industry is seeking out marketers, HR professionals, and managers with an interest in strategic planning within the nonprofit industry. This nonprofit concentration will focus on the following content areas: Introduction to nonprofits, fiscal management, advocacy and public policy, and one specific identified nonprofit course in the student’s program. There are four core courses in the concentration and one specific program course or an internship. Two of the courses are shared between the College of Behavioral Science and the College of Business. This is a concentration for bachelor’s degrees in Business Management, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, and Sports Management.
Core requirements (12 credits)
| NFP 301 | Intro to Nonprofit Agencies | 3 |
| NFP 302 | Management of the Nonprofit Organization | 3 |
| NFP 303 | Foundations of Fiscal Management for Nonprofit | 3 |
| NFP 304 | Advocacy and Public Policy | 3 |
Program specific requirements (3 credits)
Students can choose ONE of the following 4 courses:
| FIN 331 | Finance for Nonprofit | 3 |
| HRM 361 | HRM in Public and Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| NFP 307 | Fundraising for Nonprofits | 3 |
| SPM 309 | Sport and Athletics Fundraising | 3 |
Students may substitute any program specific course for an alternate NFP course of their choosing or an internship.
Total concentration courses are five courses equaling 15 credits.
Human Resource Management Completion Degree
What is a Completion Degree?
A completion degree is a personalized version of a bachelor's degree created exclusively for students who have completed an associate degree at an accredited institution. Completion degrees are available for most Wilmington University Bachelor of Science degrees. A student who expects to transfer a completed associate's degree should communicate with a Wilmington University academic advisor before registering for courses. A transcript with documentation of the conferred degree must be received by Wilmington University to confirm eligibility.
Curriculum
Transfer students who hold an associate degree from a partner institution are required to take the following Human Resource Management courses.
The College of Business programs require a minimum grade of "C" for program core courses. Students receiving a grade lower than "C" in any program core course must retake that course.
Human Resource Management Core (45 credits)
| MAT 312 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| BBM 319 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| BBM 320 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BBA 301 | Intro to Business Analytics | 3 |
| FIN 305 | Financial Management | 3 |
| HRM 480 | Experiential Learning in HRM | 3 |
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| HRM 490 | Internship in Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HRM 305 | Staffing Organizations | 3 |
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| HRM 310 | Organizational Development | 3 |
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| HRM 311 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HRM 350 | International Human Resource Management | 3 |
HRM
| Upper Level Elective | 3 |
| HRM 400 | Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HRM 405 | Compensation Administration | 3 |
| HRM 450 | Strategic Human Capital Management | 3 |
| BBM 402 | Strategic Management | 3 |
HRM 305, HRM 310: available as a co-op
HRM 350, HRM 405: HRM 311 prerequisite
HRM 400: HRM 311 and ENG 121 prerequisite
HRM 300, HRM 305, HRM 310, HRM 311 HRM 321, HRM 340: BBM 201 prerequisite or HRM 201 or Program Equivalent (ALH 333, BMK 220, HSC 333, NFP 301, NUR 303, SOC 323, SOC 352, SOC 402, SOC 460, CRJ 303, BLA 303, LES 200, ORG 302, BBM 319)
The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for a degree in Human Resources:
ENG 122 English Composition II
ENG 131 Public Speaking
MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics
BAC 101 Accounting I
BAC 102 Accounting II
BMK 305 Marketing
CTA 326 Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving
ECO 105 Fundamentals of Economics
BBM 201 Principles of Management
BBM 301 Organizational Behavior
HRM to MSM-MBA Accelerated Option
This accelerated option will allow eligible HRM students to have the option of taking up to four selected graduate level courses in place of selected HRM courses and the opportunity to be formally accepted into the MSM/MBA Human Resources concentration program prior to completion of the B.S. in Human Resources degree.
In order to be eligible, students must have completed 90 undergraduate credits, completed all required 100 and 200 level BBM/HRM courses, as well as HRM 311 and HRM 400. Furthermore those students seeking approval for the HRM/MSM-MBA accelerated option must have obtained an overall GPA of 3.50 or better. Courses taken at the graduate level will fulfill the requirements for both programs.
Students interested in making application may secure the necessary forms and begin the approval process with the Chair of the undergraduate human resources program.