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Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Science

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.

Program Purpose

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.

Program Competencies

  1.  The student will demonstrate the ability to effectively exchange with stakeholders through clear, concise, research-based verbal, written, electronic, and other communication formats, adapting to diverse audiences and leveraging influence and persuasion to achieve business objectives.
  2. The student will demonstrate a dynamic leadership style that integrates legal, ethical, diversity, and inclusion principles, fosters employee engagement, and drives a positive organizational culture.
  3. The student will apply HR-specific technology, including HRIS, analytics, and quantitative techniques to address and resolve both routine and complex human resource management challenges.
  4. The student will demonstrate effective and ethical information literacy by synthesizing HRM principles and practices to inform strategic decision-making and contribute to business success.
  5. The student will apply ethical, legal, and diversity leadership standards to foster innovation, equity, and inclusive management practices that engage diverse teams and drive organizational success in a global context.

Program of Study

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 Resource Management degree program.

Cooperative Learning Experiences

Cooperative learning experiences (co-ops) are available in the Human Resource Management program for HRM 305 Staffing Organizations and HRM 310 Organizational Development. Depending on the co-op experience available and the student’s course completion schedule, other courses such as BBM 301 Organizational Behavior may also be completed as co-ops. Elective courses may also be structured as co-ops. Each co-op experience is expected to last for two consecutive semesters and earn the student six credits (three credits per semester/class) toward their 120-credit degree.

Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning at Wilmington University takes a 360° approach to applied education. Whether you bring significant professional experience and pursue Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), or you complete a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) experience such as an internship or cooperative education placement embedded within your academic program, these opportunities provide meaningful pathways toward completing your degree.

Minimum Grade Policy

The College of Business and Technology sets a required minimum grade of "C-" for program core courses. Students earning a grade lower than "C-" in a core course must repeat the course.

Curriculum - General Education Requirements

English Composition (12 Credits)

ENG 121 English Composition I

ENG 122 English Composition II

ENG 131 Public Speaking

ENG 310 Research Writing

Humanities Elective (6 credits)

VFP 313 Aesthetics of Film

DSN 110 Fundamentals of Drawing

TEC 215 Basic Photography

COM 245 Writing for the Media

Culinary Arts Elective

Drama Elective

Ethnic Studies Elective

Fine Arts Elective

Foreign Language Elective

History Elective

Humanities Elective

Literature Elective

Music Elective

Philosophy Elective

Religion Elective

Social Science Electives (6 credits)

ECO 105 Fundamentals of Economics

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology

OR

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology

Mathematics (3 Credits)

MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics

Natural Science (3 or 4 Credits)

Natural Science Elective

Computer Operations (3 Credits)

CTA 326 Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

Critical Analysis (3 Credits)

PHI 100 Introduction to Critical Thinking

Citizenship (3 Credits)

HIS 381 Contemporary Global Issues

Business Core (30 credits)

BAC 101 Accounting I

BAC 102 Accounting II

BBA 301 Intro to Business Analytics

BBM 201 Principles of Management

BBM 301 Organizational Behavior

BBM 320 Business Communications

BBM 402 Strategic Management

BMK 305 Marketing

FIN 305 Financial Management

MAT 312 Business Statistics

BBM 301: available as a co-op

Human Resource Program Management Core (36 credits)

BLA 303 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

HRM 305 Staffing Organizations

HRM 310 Organizational Development

HRM 311 Human Resource Management

HRM 350 International Human Resource Management

HRM 400 Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management

HRM 405 Compensation Administration

HRM 450 Strategic Human Capital Management

Upper Level Elective

Upper Level Elective

Choose one of the following two courses:

HRM 480 Experiential Learning in HRM

OR

HRM 490 Internship in Human Resource Management

Choose one of the following two courses:

HRM 335 HRM Technology Fundamentals

OR

MIS 320 Management Information Systems

HRM 305, HRM 310: available as a co-op

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

HRM/BBM Elective

HRM/BBM Elective

Certain courses may be available as a co-op.

Free Electives (6 credits)

Free Elective

Free Elective

Students with less than 16 transfer credits are required to take FYE 101 as one of their electives.

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 Social and Behavioral Science and the College of Business and Technology. This is a concentration for bachelor’s degrees in Business Management, Finance, Marketing, and Human Resource Management.

Required Courses

NFP 303 Foundations of Fiscal Management for Nonprofit

NFP 304 Advocacy and Public Policy

NFP 305 Introduction to Nonprofit Management

 

NFP 308 Grant Writing for Nonprofits

OR

BBM 381 Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship

Choose one of the following four courses:

FIN 331 Finance for Nonprofit

HRM 361 HRM in Public and Nonprofit Organizations

NFP 307 Fundraising for Nonprofits

SPM 309 Sport and Athletics Fundraising

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 and Technology sets a required minimum grade of "C-" for program core courses. Students earning a grade lower than "C-" in a core course must repeat the course.

Business Human Resource Management Program Core Courses

BLA 303 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

HRM 305 Staffing Organizations

HRM 310 Organizational Development

HRM 311 Human Resource Management

HRM 350 International Human Resource Management

HRM 400 Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management

HRM 405 Compensation Administration

HRM 450 Strategic Human Capital Management

HRM 305 and HRM 310 are available as Co-ops

Choose one of the following two courses:

HRM 480 Experiential Learning in HRM

HRM 490 Internship in Human Resource Management

Degree Completion Required Courses

BBA 301 Intro to Business Analytics

BBM 320 Business Communications

BBM 402 Strategic Management

FIN 305 Financial Management

MAT 312 Business Statistics

Upper Level Elective

The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for a degree in Human Resource Management:

CTA 326 Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

ECO 105 Fundamentals of Economics

ENG 121 English Composition I

ENG 122 English Composition II

BBM 201 Principles of Management

MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics

BMK 305 Marketing

 

This information applies to new students who enter this degree program during the 2026-2027 Academic Year. All enrolled students should log in to MyWilmU Degree Works to view their personalized course and program completion requirements. You may also refer to the academic catalog for the general curriculum for this program from previous academic years.