Human Resource Administration

Dr. Gary Blau, Ph.D., Chair
Speakman Hall 365
(215) 204-6906
gblau@sbm.temple.edu
http://www.sbm.temple.edu/~hradept/

The human resource administration major prepares you for careers in human resource (HR) management and general management. Increasingly, organizations are hiring well-trained professionals to manage the most important asset of the business, its human resources. The HRA department offers you the training you need to prepare for this important area of business.

Typical first jobs for HRA majors include corporate recruiter, employee relations specialist, compensation analyst, corporate trainer, HR generalist, and management trainee. Typical jobs held 5-10 years out include HR director, staffing manager, compensation manager, training manager, and employee relations director.

Human Resource Administration majors are encouraged to become involved in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Guest speakers, networking events, internships and co-ops, career development activities, and the resume book are just a few benefits of joining. This organization is open to all FSBM majors. There are two student SHRM chapters, one at Main Campus and the other at Ambler. The Main Campus chapter office is in Speakman 313. For more information, contact Dr. Blau at (215) 204-6906, gblau@sbm.temple.edu, or the SHRM office at (215) 204-1626. At Ambler, contact Dr. Geddes at (215) 204-8195, geddes@sbm.temple.edu, or the SHRM officers at (215) 283-1674.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

Human resource administration students must attain a 2.3 GPA in the major and a 2.3 cumulative GPA in order to graduate.

REQUIREMENTS OF MAJOR

People First Certificate

Good management is a key to any successful enterprise. In today’s business environment, managers need to have an edge on the competition. The HRA Department offers three courses that we call our People First sequence to provide you the edge you need:

· HRA 0315: Power, Influence & Negotiation
· HRA 0320: Managing People at Work
· HRA 0330: Communicating in Organizations

Take all three courses and receive our People First Certificate, an approved certificate program within FSBM. Or, take just one or two to further your training in the people side of business. People First Certification is available only to FSBM majors. For further information on these courses, contact your academic adviser.