Human Resources Management

Joint Programs of Study: Bachelor of Science (B.S.),
Human Resources Management / MBA (Vantage MBA^®) Requirements
154-158 semester hours

The Joint Programs of Study option affords Franklin University undergraduate students, who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree at Franklin University, the opportunity to enroll in graduate coursework that may serve as university elective coursework in meeting the hour requirement for the Baccalaureate degree. Students pursuing this option generally complete both the Baccalaureate and Masters degrees in less time and fewer hours than pursuing the two degrees consecutively.

Acceptance into one of the undergraduate programs of study at Franklin University does not ensure or guarantee acceptance into a Franklin University graduate program. Students must meet the admission requirements of the graduate program and be admitted into a graduate program of study in order to pursue the Joint Programs of Study option. Each program of study in the graduate program is governed by its respective program criteria and academic standards set forth in the Academic Bulletin. Application for enrollment into a graduate program must be submitted two terms prior to commencing graduate level coursework. Undergraduate students who are accepted into one of the graduate programs will be concurrently enrolled in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Any graduate course used in the undergraduate area may not be counted if a grade of "C" or less is earned.

It is recommended that students planning to pursue Joint Programs of Study discuss their plans with their SSA.

General Education Core (50 hours)

• COMM 120 - College Writing (4)
• COMM 320 - Business and Professional Communication (4)
• COMP 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)
• COMP 108 - Introduction to Databases (1)
• ECON 210 - Introduction to Microeconomics (4) OR
  ECON 220 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (4)
• MATH 215* - Statistical Concepts (4)
• PF 305 - Global Issues (4)
• PF 321** - Learning Strategies (2)
• SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4) OR
  COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4)
• Humanities Elective (4)
• Science Elective (4)
• Social and Behavioral Science Elective (4)
• General Education Electives (10)
  • Recommended: the second Economics course

*Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.
** PF 321 must be taken prior to the first BLF course.

Business Core (24 hours)

• ACCT 215 - Financial Accounting (4)
• ACCT 225 - Managerial Accounting (4)
• BSAD 220 - Business Law (4)
• BSAD 312 - Management Theory and Practices (4)
• FINA 301 - Principles of Finance (4)
• MKTG 300 - Marketing (4)

University Electives (14 hours)

Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses.

Graduate-Level Courses for Bachelor of Science Degree (8 hours)

• MBA 705 - Achieving Organizational Effectiveness
                       through Human Resources Management (4) 
• MBA 706 - Understanding the Impact of Marketing (4)  

Major Courses for Bachelor of Science Human Resources Management (28 hours)

• HRM 300 - Human Resources Management (4)
• HRM 301 - Staffing (4)
• HRM 302 - Training and Development (4)
• HRM 401 - Compensation and Benefits (4)
• HRM 402 - Employee and Labor Relations (4)
• HRM 495 - Strategic Human Resources Capstone (4)
• Major Area Elective (4)*
  *Select 4 hours from the Major Area Electives listed under the Bachelor of Science degree section for this major.
  

The bachelor's degree will be awarded upon completion of all requirements listed above.

Choose one of the following three groups:

Major Courses for Vantage MBA (30 hours)

• GRAD 703 - Effectively Communicating & Collaborating (2)
• MBA 716 - Applying Financial and Managerial Accounting Concepts (4)
• MBA 726 - Developing Executive Financial Solutions (4)
• MBA 750 - Becoming a Global Competitor (4)
• MBA 760 - Developing and Implementing Winning Strategies (4)
• MBA 770 - Leading Organizational Change (4)
• MBA 771 - Leading Project Teams (4)
• MBA 772 - Assessing and Meeting Future Leadership Needs (4)

OR
Human Resources Concentration (34 hours)

• GRAD 703 - Effectively Communicating & Collaborating (2)
• MBA 716 - Applying Financial and Managerial Accounting Concepts (4)
• MBA 726 - Developing Executive Financial Solutions (4) 
• MBA 750 - Becoming a Global Competitor (4)
• MBA 760 - Developing and Implementing Winning Strategies (4)
• HRM 770 - Managing Human Resources From a Strategic Perspective (4)
• HRM 771 - Managing Talent to Maintain Performance Standards (4)
• MBA 772 - Assessing and Meeting Future Leadership Needs (4)
• HRM 773 - Measuring the Effectiveness of Existing Human Resources (4)

OR
Finance Concentration (34 hours)

• GRAD 703 - Effectively Communicating & Collaborating (2)
• MBA 716 - Applying Financial and Managerial Accounting Concepts (4)
• MBA 726 - Developing Executive Financial Solutions (4) 
• MBA 750 - Becoming a Global Competitor (4)
• MBA 760 - Developing and Implementing Winning Strategies (4)
• FINA 770 - Financial Leadership I: Exploring Financial Markets & Institutions (4)
• FINA 771 - Financial Leadership II: Understanding Advanced Corporate Finance (4)
• FINA 772 - Financial Leadership III: Developing the Investment Portfolio (4)
• FINA 773 - Financial Leadership IV: Managing Financial Operations in the
                  Age of Globalization (4) 

The Human Resources Management Program also offers a Bachelor of Science Degree, Subsequent Bachelor of Science Degree and Minor.