Business Administration — Human Resource & Management Concentration 1
Business Administration — Human Resource & Management ConcentrationComposite Major
Department Chair: Jeffrey Moser, [email protected], (701) 845-7523Faculty Contact: Brenda Tyre, [email protected], (701) 845-7515Department Office: 125 Vangstad, (701) 845-7521Schedule a Visit: http://visit.vcsu.edu/, (701) 845-7101 or (800) 532-8641,ext. 7101
MajorThe Business Administration HR/Management concentration programprepares students with the core competencies essential to succeed in alltypes of business environments. This versatile program includes courseworkin accounting, human relations, management, marketing and a variety ofbusiness technologies. Graduates are prepared for a variety of careersleading to management positions in service and manufacturing industries,the government sector, or entrepreneurial endeavors. Graduates may alsochoose to pursue further education in MBA programs, law school or otherspecialized graduate programs. Career opportunities include positions suchas Business Administrator, Business Owner, Entrepreneur, ManagementConsultant to Government, Operations Director, Manager, Human ResourcesManager, Human Resources Generalist, Staffing Coordinator, CorporateTrainer, Recruiter and Compensation/Benefits Specialist.
GET INVOLVED IN YOUR MAJORCollegiate DECA: The mission of DECA is to prepare emerging leaders andentrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in highschools and colleges around the globe. DECA provides opportunities forstudents to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionallyresponsible, and to become experienced leaders. DECA helps promotenetworking, innovation, integrity, and teamwork for all members. Studentshave the opportunity to participate in leadership conferences, state andinternational competition and professional development which will help aidstudents in their mastery toward employability skills.
VCSU Ag Club: The goals of the club are to provide opportunities formembers to develop the skills, abilities, and leadership qualities necessaryto enter and advance in careers in agriculture, agribusiness, agriculturaltechnologies, horticulture, and natural resources. Any student preparingfor a career in these areas is welcome to join. Members will participate inleadership activities specifically focused on the agricultural environment.
Practical ExperienceStudents are encouraged to earn credits by extending their learning beyondthe classroom. For example, several prominent firms in the region offerinternship programs that provide supervised business training. Firms suchas Bank Forward, John Deere Seeding Group, Gander Mountain, Coca-Cola,WDAY, Farm Services Agency, Chamber of Commerce, KOVC and Best Buyhave had VCSU students in their internship programs. Shadowing allowsstudents to observe managers in daily work routines. Students will havethe opportunity to also participate in economic development activities suchas tours, workshops, fairs and conferences. An internship can be a partof a student's academic program and can take place any semester aftersophomore year for 3 to 12 credits. Student interns gain hands-on workplaceexperience to build resumes, become well prepared to enter a specific career
field, network with professionals in the career field of interest, and may gain afull-time position through that experience.
“VCSU was a wonderful experience for my undergraduate degree.Because of the small teacher-to-student ratio, I was able to get to know myprofessors really well. Help was always available when I needed it. Withthe smaller class sizes, I was able to get to know my classmates reallywell. too. In the business program, I learned how to effectively work withothers as well as on my own, and I made lifelong contacts and friendswhile doing so.” —Lindsay Lagodinski ’14, Ellendale, N.D.; UND School ofLaw
Plan of StudyFirst Year
Fall Credits Spring Credits
BUSI 249 1 COMM 110 (Gen Ed) 3
CIS 170 3 ECON 202 3
ECON 201 3 ENGL 125 3
ENGL 110 (Gen Ed) 3 MATH 103 (Gen Ed) 3
HPER 100 (Gen Ed) 2 Lab Science (Gen Ed) 4
Lab Science (Gen Ed) 4
UNIV 150 1
17 16
Second Year
Fall Credits Spring Credits
ACCT 200 3 ACCT 201 3
Additional Humanities or Social Science(Gen Ed)
2 BUSI 214 3
Literacies (Gen Ed) 3 BUSI 336 3
MGMT 235 3 BUSI 337 3
MRKT 305 3 MATH 210 3
MRKT 319 3
14 18
Third Year
Fall Credits Spring Credits
BUSI 315 3 ACCT 307 3
FIN 375 3 ACCT 321 3
MGMT 270 3 BUSI 350 3
MGMT 340 3 MGMT 330 3
MGMT 372 3
12 15
Fourth Year
Fall Credits Spring Credits
BUSI 480 3 BUSI 485 3
COMM 304 3 BUSI 491 1
COMM 483 3 COMM 311 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
2 Business Administration — Human Resource & Management Concentration
Elective 3 Social Science (Gen Ed) 3
15 13
Total Credits 120
Please note: This plan is intended for general information only. Studentsare strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor each semesterbefore registration.
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