Students pursuing the human resource management (HRM) specialization will deal with fundamental organizational processes that must be developed and managed for continuous improvement by both human resource (HR) specialists and by all managers in general. Thus, the study of HR takes on a dual emphasis. First, by pursuing an HR specialization, students will be thoroughly trained to focus decision-making as it pertains to the acquisition, utilization, development and retention of employees. Alternatively, the study of HRM is also applicable as a strong supplement to other specializations or majors.
The business administration major requires a single specialization of at least 24 credits. Occasionally a student requests a second specialization. To be eligible for a second specialization, a minimum of 20 unique credits must be completed. Unique in this sense means the credits have not been used as part of any other business administration specialization. Students cannot double specialize in general business and another business administration specialization.
Admission Requirements
Students can apply to the major as part of their application to CWU, via their MyCWU account, or by emailing CBAdvising@cwu.edu and will be approved for entry to the major once they have completed the College of Business Agreement to Policies.
Program Requirements for Course Progression and/or Graduation
- Earn at least 45 credits at CWU and meet all CWU graduation requirements, including grade point average requirements that apply to all CWU major programs
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 in all coursework applied to the major
- Earn a minimum GPA of 2.25 in all upper-division coursework applied to the major.
- Complete at least 40 credits of coursework applied to the major at CWU, including HRM 486 and MGT 489.
- Students must earn a C- (1.7) or higher in all foundation courses
- Students must earn a C- (1.7) or higher in the following business core classes; COM 301, ECON 202, ENG 311, FIN 370, MGT 382, MIS 320 (or 386), MKT 362, and SCM 310.
- Specific elective options may have different prerequisites or minimum grades required. Students should carefully review the prerequisites for the elective options they would like to take.
When selecting a statistics (BUS 221 or MATH 211) option, students are strongly encouraged to select BUS 221 unless transferring a course to meet the requirement.
For policies that apply to all College of Business programs and requirements, as well as program learner outcomes, please go to: College of Business .