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Human Resource Management, BBA

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Learn How to Manage Employees

students in classProperly managing employees is a key element in the success of any organization, whether it’s a business, government agency, nonprofit group, or academic institution. In our bachelor’s degree program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, you’ll learn about human resources components such as staffing, employee training and development, performance evaluation, compensation, and labor relations.

Our program isn’t just for students who aspire to a career in human resources. The courses teach you how to select, develop, motivate, retain, evaluate, and direct employees – skills needed by managers at all levels and in all fields.

Where a Human Resource Management Major Will Take You

A degree in human resource management will prepare you for roles such as HR manager, recruitment officer, compensation analyst, training and development specialist, and HR consultant. Your degree also provides a solid foundation for graduate studies, such as in our MBA program at UM-Dearborn.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$67,650 Median Salary

Human Resources Specialists

Employment of human resources specialists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 78,700 openings for human resources specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$74,530 Median Salary

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

Employment of compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 7,700 openings for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$89,890 Median Salary

Labor Relations Specialists

Employment of labor relations specialists is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032.

Despite limited employment growth, about 5,200 openings for labor relations specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$125,040 Median Salary

Training and Development Managers

Employment of training and development managers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 3,500 openings for training and development managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$136,350 Median Salary

Human Resources Managers

Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 15,500 openings for human resources managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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How to Get Involved

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You’ll have all kinds of opportunities to learn, network, and make friends outside the classroom at UM-Dearborn. You can compete for thousands of dollars in cash prizes at the UM-Dearborn Business Idea Pitch, or join any of the more than 150 student clubs and organizations on campus. Some of the professional student organizations that may especially interest you include the Society for Human Resource Management, Alpha Kappa Psi, American Marketing Association, Beta Alpha Psi, Financial Management Association, Supply Chain Association, and Women in Business.

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UM-Dearborn has rolling admissions throughout the year, and deadlines depend on your student type. Apply early, priority consideration for financial aid and scholarships may be given to earlier applicants.

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