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Do you want to help a company find the right employees? Are you a people person who enjoys interacting with others? If so, then pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management may be for you.
You can help an organization develop a competitive advantage by attracting, hiring and retaining qualified, productive employees. Human resource professionals also work closely with senior management to set, develop and implement workplace policies.
In addition to traditional human resource positions in managing benefits and payroll, other career options are:
The Department of Management’s top priority is its students. We demonstrate this through the ongoing assessment of our curriculum, faculty-led research and service to the profession and community. Our curriculum follows the certification guidelines established by the internationally recognized Society for Human Resource Management.
In addition to innovative teaching methods, faculty members are experienced practitioners and consultants for various businesses and organizations. They conduct research to remain up-to-date on industry trends. Their experiences and research complement a curriculum that examines:
Study abroad programs allow you to examine organizational behavior issues globally by visiting European industrial sites, experiencing Asian marketplaces and observing coffee harvests in Latin America.
Scholarships sponsored by the department and college are available to help you pursue your education.
You can meet professionals in the field through our student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. The UNT chapter has been recognized as a top chapter. The Professional Leadership Program works with corporate partners throughout the region to get you the skills needed to be competitive.
A Residents Engaged in Academic Living Community (REAL Community) brings together business students who live on campus to enhance academic and social experiences.
The College of Business, which is one of the nation’s 20 largest business schools, is accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (777 South Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750; Tampa, Fla. 33602; telephone 813-769-6500). This recognition means the college meets or exceeds strict academic standards for excellence in education.
The Business Leadership Building reflects our commitment to preparing future business leaders and promotes interaction among students, faculty and industry leaders. The facility — which has Gold-level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification for sustainability — contains 24 classrooms, team study rooms and a state-of-the-art computer lab. This building distinguishes us as a leader in business education.
During most of your freshman and sophomore semesters, you will work to complete the university’s core curriculum (42 semester hours) and the college’s pre-business requirements (15 to 24 semester hours). The remaining course work is divided into:
Our Career Center, Learning Center and professional academic advisors are among the many valuable resources that are available to you at UNT. The Career Center can provide advice about internships, future employment opportunities and getting hands-on experience in your major. The Learning Center offers workshops on speed reading, study skills and time management. Academic advisors will help you plan your class schedule each semester.
We encourage you to fulfill the graduation requirements for the Texas Recommended or Distinguished Achievement Program or the equivalent in high school.
In your junior year, take the SAT or the ACT and have your scores sent to UNT.
In your senior year, apply for admission at Apply Texas by March 1 and request that your high school transcript be sent to the UNT admissions office.
Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses can count toward college credit at UNT.
If you’re attending a Texas community college, you should consult our Transfer Articulation web page, the UNT Undergraduate Catalog and an academic counselor or advisor to review your degree plan. Proper planning will allow you to receive the maximum amount of transfer credits.
Our Transfer Center will help you make a successful transition to college life at UNT by connecting you with a peer mentor and other campus resources. More than 3,500 students transfer to UNT each year.