Curriculum - BS in Human Resource Management | Naveen Jindal School of Management

The Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management requires 120 semester credit hours to complete the program. For the latest information about Academic Degree Plans, Course Catalogs and Course Information please visit the BS in Human Resource Management page of the UT Dallas Undergraduate Catalog for the most updated curriculum details.

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Degree Plan Highlights – BS in Human Resource Management

“SCH” indicates “Semester Credit Hours.”

42SCH

Core Curriculum Requirements*

42 semester credit hours

69SCH

Major Requirements*

69 semester credit hours

9SCH

Elective Requirements*

9 semester credit hours

4years

Time to Completion

4 years full-time

*These details apply to the most recent catalog. Catalogs from previous years are available online at the main UT Dallas Catalog page. Please contact the JSOM Academic Advising Office if you have further questions. See catalog for course requirements.

Fast Track to
MBA

Students are allowed to fast-track 6 hours of required undergraduate human resource management electives toward the MBA Degree.

Fast Track Admission Process and Policies

Visit JSOM’s Fast Track page to learn more about admission process, policies, and more.

Approved Fast Track Courses

The following courses are approved for the Fast-Track Program and will satisfy one of the required undergraduate electives in the BS in Human Resource Management degree:

OB 6321 Principles of Leadership
OB 6331 Power and Politics in Organizations
OB 6332 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution

JSOM Undergraduate Advisors can assist students with enrolling in the Fast-Track Program.

Learn more about Fast Track

Year One

Take OBHR 3330 Introduction to Human Resource Management during your first year. Taking this course can help you determine if Human Resources is the right career path for you. This course has no pre-requisites but is the pre-requisite for all other HR core courses.

Years Two and Three

Complete the required HRM core courses during your sophomore and junior years. This will help ensure that you are well-grounded in the basics of HRM before you begin your internship (which is typically completed in the summer between the junior and senior year).

Year Four

Take the HRM Capstone course and HRM electives your senior year. As the Capstone course ties all the components of HRM together, it is important that the core courses have been completed. Similarly, for those wishing to take the SHRM CP exam, take the preparation course, OBHR 4361, as an elective the semester before sitting for the exam. Other HR-related electives are also available (e.g., Labor Relations, HR Analytics).

Student Testimonials

Haylee Keisler, BS’20

Employment Screening Coordinator Intern, Southwest Airlines Human Resources – Compliance Intern, Southwest Airlines

The UT Dallas BS in Human Resource Management degree program has provided me with a foundation to start my dream career in human resources.

Paige Tellez, BS’20

BS in Human Resource Management Student

The BS in Human Resource Management program provided me with a wide variety of classes taught by professors who are experienced in the field

Alayna Thomas, BS’19

Senior Coordinator, HR, H-E-B
Management Intern, H-E-B

The BS in Human Resource Management (HRM) program at UT Dallas introduced me to a field of passionate professionals who want to make the workplace better.

Nelson Mavares, BS’18

Cloud Analyst, Oracle

The HRM program was an excellent catapult for my career. The comprehensive curriculum accompanied by exceptional professors and mentors prepared me for my career in consulting.

Nickole Selensky, BS’19

Human Resources Assistant, Dentsply Sirona
Summer Scholar – Human Capital Business Analyst Intern, Deloitte

The HRM program at UTD played a key role in setting me up for success post-graduation. The instructors are highly qualified and have vast experience in field.