Program Highlights

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Human Relations & Business will be provided an interdisciplinary education that seamlessly integrates business administrative skills with effective communication and human relations abilities.

The broad-based curriculum combines knowledge from the areas of business, human behavior, and communication in order to effectively engage, lead, and communicate with others. 

This program can be completed through a combination of online and on-campus courses or 100% online. Additionally, students may earn one or more certifications offered by Amberton while pursuing this degree.

Career Impact

Graduates of our Human Relations & Business program will be able to take their newfound skills and apply them to any industry that interests them or that offers the best job opportunities.

Students graduating with this degree are prepared for a wide range of careers requiring human relations and business expertise along with proficiency in communication.

When you complete this program, you will be able to:  Address modern human relations issues from diverse perspectives, use effective communication skills appropriate to business settings, and apply the technical skills you’ll need to stay relevant in the changing workplace.

Earning Your Degree

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Degree Plan Requirements

45hrs

General Education

21hrs

General Electives

54hrs

Major Requirements

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Human Relations and Business program is to help students develop communication and human relations skills applicable to business, explore methods of improving interpersonal relationships in organizations, and acquire business acumen to help them succeed in their professional lives. The Bachelor of Science in Human Relations & Business provides an interdisciplinary degree that balances business administration skills with effective communication and human relations abilities. The broad-based curriculum includes studies in the areas of business, human behavior, and communication. Students who graduate with this degree are prepared for a wide range of careers requiring human relations and business acumen along with communication proficiency.

A graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Human Relations and Business will be able to:

  • Create and compose informative messages applicable to businesses or organizations.
  • Design and propose communication to influence people in business or organizational settings.
  • Analyze contemporary business-related human relations issues faced by domestic or global organizations.
  • Devise strategies to improve interpersonal relationships within organizations or businesses.
  • Recommend ethical strategies for resolving challenges within the workplace.
  • Conduct research appropriate for human relations and business.
RequirementCredit Hours
General Education Requirements45 hours
General Electives - 1000-4000 level courses that do not meet other degree requirements.21 hours
Major Requirements54 hours
A. Business Administration15 hours
(Select courses from ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT, MIS & MKT departments)
B. Communication (COM3000/4000 level)15 hours
C. Human Behavior & Development (HBD or PSY 3000/4000 level)15 hours
D. Advanced Electives (3000/4000 level)9 hours
Total Credit Hours120 hours
Minimum requirements for a BS in Human Relations & Business
Semester hours completed at Amberton University33 hours
Semester hours completed at the 3000/4000 level42 hours
Semester hours completed at the 3000/4000 level at Amberton University27 hours
Semester hours for a degree120 hours
Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) required2.0

Degree Plan Requirements

45hrs

General Education

21hrs

General Electives

54hrs

Major Requirements

Stackable Certifications:

Certification programs can be earned in conjunction with degree programs or as stand-alone programs of study. Students may earn one or more certifications offered by Amberton while pursuing this degree.

 

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Bachelor of Science - Human Relations & Business

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