Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources

The 120 credit hour Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources allows students to develop advanced management and human relationship skills needed for obtaining successful careers in managing human capital. Jobs in human resources require skills in leadership, training and development, and organizational management. The program will prepare students with a liberal arts core that develops critical thinking and communication skills and helps specialize the students’ abilities in talent development, management, and employee advocacy. Avila’s Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources is aligned with the competencies outlined by the Society for HR Management (SHRM).

Outcomes

In addition to the university-wide outcomes, all graduates from the School of Innovation will demonstrate the following outcomes:

• Develop and analyze innovative solutions for problems using critical and creative reasoning.
• Demonstrate the ability to clearly communicate in professional settings using effective interpersonal, teamwork, cultural, presentational, and writing skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of ethical frameworks and theories and how to apply them in professional situations.
• Demonstrate the ability to use technology in managing organizations.

Human Resources Outcomes

Graduates for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources will be able to:

• Identify the various ways of structuring compensation for employees.
• Understand the types of benefit packages, what they are designed to do and how they affect organizational processes.
• Understand principles of staffing design and the role of training and development.
• Recognize the impact of labor relations and employment law and how it is applied.
• Explain international Human Resources functions.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Write a Human Resources plan and understand the role of Human Resources in organizational structure.