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Do you function well under pressure? Are you a people person? Do you have a strong knowledge of computer systems? Then pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management at the University of North Texas may be for you.
You can help an organization develop a strong competitive advantage by attracting, hiring and retaining qualified, productive employees. Human resource professionals often work closely with senior management to develop and implement policies that affect the workforce.
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 continuing 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 the latest industry trends. Their experiences and research complement a curriculum that examines:
Our study abroad programs allow you to visit important European industrial sites, experience Asian marketplaces and observe coffee harvests in Latin America.
Scholarships sponsored by the department and college are available to help you pay for your education. For scholarship information, visit www.cob.unt.edu/students/scholarships.
You can meet professionals in the field through our student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, which has been recognized as a "top SHRM chapter."
The Residents Engaged in Academic Living Community brings business students who live on campus together to enhance academic and social experiences. More information about the Business Community is at www.unt.edu/housing.
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. 33602-5730, 813-769-6500). This accreditation means it meets or exceeds strict academic standards for excellence in education.
Our new, eco-friendly Business Leadership Building accommodates 8,000 students and promotes interaction among students, faculty and industry leaders. It contains 24 classrooms, team study rooms and a state-of-the-art general access computer lab. This building helps distinguish us as a leader in business education.
During 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, Internships and Cooperative Education office, and professional academic advisors are among the many valuable resources that are available to you at UNT. The Career Center and the Internships and Cooperative Education office can provide advice about future employment opportunities as well as getting hands-on experience in your major. Academic advisors will help you plan your class schedule each semester.
We encourage you to fulfill the graduation requirements for the Recommended Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program 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 www.applytexas.org 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. For details, visit www.unt.edu/credit.
If you're attending a Texas community college, you should consult our Transfer Articulation web page, the UNT Undergraduate Catalog and an academic counselor/advisor to review your degree plan. Proper planning allows 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 to a peer mentor and other campus resources. Each year, we welcome more transfer students than any other institution in the state. The center is in the University Union, Room 320. More information is at transition.unt.edu.