Bachelor of Science in Social Science : Human Resource Management


The B.S. program in Social Science, with a concentration in Human Resource Management, centers on a developed understanding of multi-focal personnel matters within varied professional settings: recruitment, training and evaluation of employees; effective communication in workplace environments; conflict resolution; development and/or dissemination of regulations and standards of performance. Studied, too, are organizational structures as they relate to payroll, benefits and other HR matters of priority. Throughout the learning experience, students analyze and apply the tools of effective problem-solving, as related to Human Resource Management, while developing a fundamental understanding of business-related procedures and processes, all of which are ultimately essential to adept leadership and, notably, to adept HR management.

 

Program Objectives

  • Develop a solid theoretical and practical (applied) understanding of the major functional areas of Human Resource Management
  • Demonstrate the ability to utilize current technology in the processes of researching, analyzing, solving and applying issues in Human Resource Management
  • Apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to HR policy understanding and development within the broader context of a business organization’s multiple areas of operation.
  • Establish a functional understanding of ethical decision models and their applications within the arena of HR Administration.
  • Apply both quantitative and qualitative analysis of Human Resource Management problems in the areas of policy-making, comparative analysis of policies, strategic analysis, and cost analysis.
  • Acquire a comprehensive familiarity with the principal components of HR: recruitment, retention, employee rights, law and statutes impacting employment, compensation, benefits, conflict resolution, equity and other co-extensive sub-fields.
  • Develop strong communication skills with due emphasis on the tools of effective writing.

Career Opportunities

The successful graduate in HR will encounter a notably broad slate of career possibilities. In the last decade, the Human Resource function has moved beyond personnel management and development to become a strategic cornerstone in many organizations, increasing the need for professionals with specialized HR skills. Entry-level positions (and, depending on former experience, middle-management positions) in recruitment, compensation, benefits, labour relations, and other human resource fields are widely available in industry, business, the public and private sectors, government agencies, non-for-profit foundations and organizations.