Business Administration - Human Resources Management

Major: Business Administration – Human Resources Management
Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts
Total credit hours: 46
Internship/Practicum opportunities: Visit the Career Development Center for internship information.

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About Business Administration – Human Resources Management

When it comes to careers in human resources, there are numerous options that only increase as you gain more education and on-the-job experience. Thiel’s Human Resources Management program offers opportunities for students to acquire an understanding of, and skills in, developing and implementing human resources systems including recruitment, selection, evaluation, training, motivation, and compensation.

Earning a bachelor’s degree in human resources can be a good first step to building a career in a growing people-focused field. Thiel’s Human Resources Management major through the Arthur McGonigal Department of Business Administration and Accounting is a great first step to unlocking your human resources career potential.

Human Resources Management Major Objectives

At Thiel College, the bachelor’s degree courses in Human Resources Management prepare students to:

Effectively manage and plan key human resource functions within organizations.
Examine current issues, trends, practices, and processes.
Contribute to employee performance management and organizational effectiveness.
Problem-solve human resource challenges.
Gain experience in resolving ethical dilemmas faced by human resources managers.
Demonstrate effective communication in oral and written forms in the field.
Cultivate interpersonal skills and learn to be a valuable member of a team.
Network with distinguished business alumni.

Human Resources Management Curriculum

Since human resources is broad and an important component of any organization, you’ll find many pathways to choose from, focusing on particular areas such as recruiting, workforce development training or compensation and benefits administration. A degree in human resources can help you explore these topics as well as HR fundamentals. This program includes courses in employment law, interpersonal communication, payroll accounting and risk management and insurance. Students are encouraged to complete at least one internship and have will have multiple networking opportunities with business alumni prior to graduation. Review the Academic Catalog (2025-2026) for detailed course listings.

Scholarship Opportunities

Thiel College offers scholarships to our undergraduate business students for reasons of academic success, community service or involvement, exemplary leadership and more.

The scholarships available to business administration majors are:

The August and Susan Bamford Scholarship
Dr. Morrison H. Beach Scholarship
The Roger ’52 and Paula G. Blatter Scholarship
The John T. Egbert Jr. and Phyllis Faries Egbert Scholarship
Daniel A. Hamo Scholarship
Huether Foundation Endowment for Business
The David ’71 and Deborah ’75 Mogle Endowed Scholarship
Helen Patterson Hill Memorial Scholarship
Lend-A-Hand Scholarship
The Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. May Scholarship Fund
The Wise Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about the types of aid available to students.

Clubs and Organizations

It’s easy to get involved on campus at Thiel; joining a student club or organization is an excellent way to meet fellow students and gain leadership experience.

A human resources major might be interested in the following student organizations:

National Society of Leadership and Success
Accounting Club
Greenville Jr. Chamber of Commerce
Chi Eta Sigma (National Commerce Honorary Society)

Explore a full list of Thiel student clubs and organizations.

Alumni and Careers

Students in the Business Administration and Accounting Department are exceptionally successful in finding first-time jobs after graduation. Our faculty members work closely with students to assist them in developing the knowledge and skills they need, as well as mentoring them as they prepare for and pursue a range of professional opportunities. For example, the department hosts many networking events that allow students to speak with professionals from numerous companies in the area.

Aligned with our business administration program, you’ll be in excellent company upon graduation. Countless Thiel graduates have joined Fortune 500 companies and become successful business owners and community leaders in the local western Pennsylvania region and beyond.

Potential career paths for graduates of the human resources major include: