Program Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management focuses on the knowledge, skills, and techniques used to attract, retain, and effectively manage human resources in organizations. Courses cover the fundamentals of employment law, human resource functions such as staffing, compensation and performance appraisal, and labor relations. Students are prepared to enter the fields of human resource management, labor relations, and general management.
Program Contacts:
Dr. Christopher Lucarelli
Management and Marketing Department Chair
Email: lucarelc@mail.strose.edu
Program Webpage:
Human Resource Management
Program Requirements:
The Human Resource Management major emphasizes building the verbal and written communication skills that are so important to success in the student's professional career. Throughout the program, students build a portfolio of coursework and presentations, thus developing their professional resume. The major requires all students to complete an approved internship or field-study option prior to graduation.
All Human Resource Management majors develop a comprehensive understanding in the various functional areas of business by completing the Human Resource Management Core Requirements.
Normally, once a student has matriculated in the Human Resource Management major at The College of Saint Rose, he or she must satisfy all remaining core and major requirements with Saint Rose courses.
The minimum credit requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management at The College of Saint Rose is 122 credits, which consists of the following:
Human Resource Management Core Requirements
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43 credits
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| Human Resource Management Major |
18 credits |
| College Liberal Education requirements |
41 credits
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Additional arts and science electives*
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8 credits
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| Additional credits** |
12 credits
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*Arts and science electives include courses from the arts and sciences that may or may not have Liberal Education designation. Courses taken in professional fields such as accounting, business, nursing, education, medical technology or engineering are generally not recognized as arts and sciences for this requirement. Students must consult with their advisors in selecting these courses.
**Additional credits include any courses offered or accepted by The College of Saint Rose that can be applied toward the 122 credit hour graduation requirement.
Major in Human Resource Management (61 credits)
Core Requirements (43 credits)
Human Resource Major Requirements (18 credits)
Human Resource Management majors must complete the following courses as part of their Liberal Education requirements:
Students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all courses required for the 61-credit Human Resource Management major.
Internship/Field Experiences/Study Abroad/Service:
A study abroad option is available to interested students who want to spend a semester at an approved college or university in another country. The approved courses taken will count toward the Business degree.
Required Course:
Professional Accreditations:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org
The School of Business at The College of Saint Rose, inclusive of its degree programs at the bachelor's and master's level, is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.acbsp.org/
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of First-Year applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as October. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for all applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
- Music applicants are required to complete an audition.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we award more than $34 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.
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More about Financial Aid
Financial Aid is defined as any grant, scholarship, loan, or employment opportunity given with the express purpose of assisting you with education-related expenses to make your education affordable. Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of student need and the availability of funds.
The Admission and Financial Aid teams have designed a Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid to help prospective students and families get to the bottom line and find that The College of Saint Rose is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast--while maintaining powerful academic opportunities.
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