The Management & Human Resources concentration prepares students for entry level management positions and the opportunity to specialize in human resources. The focus is on organizing and managing human effort within organizations. Understanding how people, individually and collectively, contribute to the success of an existing business, non-profit, governmental agency or new enterprise is vital for the organization’s success.
A concentration in Management & Human Resources gives students a broad overview of the concepts, principles and processes to effectively manage in organizations. Students learn practical tools for interacting with others and leading in today’s global environment. The track for human resource professionals is BUSA 342, 440, 442, 449, and ECON 321.
A graduate of Pacific Lutheran University with a concentration in Management & Human Resources is prepared for entry level management position in a wide variety of organizations. PLU graduates of this discipline will also be equipped to make ethical decisions, think critically, understand the disciplinary foundations of organizations, be effective communicators, work and/or lead a successful team and appreciate global perspectives.
For more information about this concentration, please contact Prof. Barnowe, Prof. Gibson, or Prof. Pratt.
Management and Human Resources - 16 semester hours
. BUSA 342: Managing Human Resources (4)