Salt Lake City, UT, May 16, 2012 — According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, human resources specialists can earn an average of $52,690 per year, depending on location, education, and experience.1This may be among the reasons that there were 442,200 human resource specialists in the country in 2010; when a profession pays well and offers exciting work possibilities, it is bound to attract manycandidates.2
Considering the immense popularity of this business discipline, Stevens-Henager College has added a human resources emphasis to its Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration program.
The objective of this program is to provide graduates the competencies needed to handle generalist as well as specialist roles within the realm of human resources management. The training covers the whole gamut of HR-related activities, such as recruiting, screening, interviewing, placement, payroll, benefits, policies, talent retention and development, etc.
The coursework of this BS in Business Administration degree, therefore, is heavily focused on human resources topics like Introduction to Human Resources Management, Staffing Management, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Employment Law, etc.
However, the curriculum also incorporates courses in other functional areas of business like Economics, Finance, Marketing, Business Practice, Investment Principles, and Entrepreneurship to provide students a rounded education in business and management.
The normal completion time for this program is 36 months, but students can earn this bachelor’s degree in just 30 months on Stevens-Henager’s flexible schedule. They also have the option of taking classes online or on campus.
Individuals who prefer a classroom setting can pursue this program at Stevens-Henager’s main and branch campuses in Idaho and Utah, as well as their satellite locations in the two states. The Stevens-Henager website has details on the locations that offer this program.
Applicants who have graduated from an accredited high school or have an equivalent GED credential and meet the other eligibility criteria for the program can set the ball rolling on the enrollment process by visiting the campus of their choice and meeting with an Admissions Consultant.
For details on Stevens-Henager College’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Human Resources and other business degrees, call1-888-829-2907 or visit www.stevenshenager.edu/ for more information.
Sources:
1. bls.gov/ooh/Business-and-Financial/Human-resources-specialists.htm
2. Ibid.
