The College of Business human resource (HR) management concentration helps undergraduate students develop a wide range of knowledge of HR management along with the skills necessary for implementing strategic, effective, and legally defensible HR practices in contemporary business organizations. This concentration allows you to merge your academic focus with your career goals while working to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

21

Credits of human resource management-specific courses needed

Curriculum

Students who choose the human resource management concentration must take at least 21 credits of human resource management-specific courses in addition to the All-University Core Curriculum and College of Business courses. Take a look at the degree requirements.

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Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate:

  • knowledge and skills necessary to assume entry-level HR positions in preparation for pursuing careers in a wide variety of organizations and industries
  • knowledge and skills to develop and implement HR practices in a strategic, legal, and ethical manner
  • understanding of HR’s role in the efficient and effective operations of organizations and their human resources
  • the ability to create and manage HR practices that respect and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Courses

The courses below reflect the 2024-2025 Colorado State University catalog, published in August 2024 for students enrolling during the 2024-2025 academic year. Courses listed are updated each summer for incoming students.

The College of Business requires a minimum grade point average of 2.000 in business and economics courses as a graduation requirement. 

Freshman
AUCC
Credits
BUS 100 or BUS 105
Introduction to Business
Exploration of Business
Credits1
Select one course from the following:1
Credits1-3
BUS 201
Foundations of Sustainable Enterprise
BUS 225
Fostering Sustainable Organizations (GT-AH3)
AUCC3B
CIS 200
Business Information Systems
Credits3
CO 150
College Composition (GT-CO2)
AUCC1A
Credits3
ECON 202
Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1)
AUCC3C
Credits3
Complete 3 credits from the following:
Credits3
MATH 117
College Algebra in Context I (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
MATH 118
College Algebra in Context II (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
MATH 120
College Algebra (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
MATH 124
Logarithmic and Exponential Functions (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
MATH 125
Numerical Trigonometry (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
MATH 126
Analytic Trigonometry (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
MATH 127
Precalculus (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
MATH 141 (or higher level calculus course)
Calculus in Management Sciences (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
Arts and Humanities
AUCC3B
Credits3
Biological and Physical Sciences
AUCC3A
Credits4
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
AUCC1C
Credits3
Electives
Credits7-9
Total Credits
Credits33
Sophomore
ACT 210
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Credits3
ACT 220
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Credits3
BUS 220
Ethics in Contemporary Organizations (GT-AH3)
AUCC3B
Credits3
BUS 300
Business Writing and Communication (GT-CO3)
AUCC2
Credits3
ECON 204
Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1)
AUCC3C
Credits3
STAT 204
Statistics With Business Applications (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
Credits3
Biological and Physical Sciences
AUCC3A
Credits3
Historical Perspectives
AUCC3D
Credits3
Electives
Credits6
Total Credits
Credits30
Junior
All freshman and sophomore required courses must be completed prior to or concurrent with first enrollment in required junior and senior courses.
BUS 260
Social-Ethical-Regulatory Issues in Business
Credits3
CIS 370
Business Analytics
Credits3
MGT 301
Supply Chain Management
Credits3
MGT 310
Human Resource Management
Credits3
MGT 320
Contemporary Management Principles/Practices
Credits3
MGT 350
Employment Relations: The Legal Environment
Credits3
MGT 474
Human Resource Planning and Development
Credits3
Electives
Credits9
Total Credits
Credits30
Senior
BUS 479
Strategic Management
AUCC4A,4C
Credits3
FIN 300
Principles of Finance
AUCC4A,4B
Credits3
MGT 374
Total Rewards and Performance Management
Credits3
MGT 479
Strategic Human Resource Management
Credits3
MKT 300
Marketing
AUCC4B
Credits3
Select two courses from the following:
Credits6
MGT 410
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
MGT 411
Leading High Performance Teams
MGT 473
Employment Relations: Labor and Management
MGT 476
Negotiation and Conflict Management
MGT 486A
Practicum: Consulting
Electives3
Credits6
Total Credits
Credits27
Program Total Credits:
Credits120
This course listing is provided through the Colorado State University catalog and is updated each summer. New or modified courses offered for spring or summer may not be included, but you can find complete course information via the class schedule on RAMweb. Offerings are subject to change and the University reserves the right to make changes in catalog information when necessary and to correct errors. Always consult with an academic advisor to stay informed of curriculum details.