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Why Earn Your Bachelor of Business Administration in Organizational Behavior & Human Resources at UM-Flint?

Professional Preparation

The Organizational Behavior & Human Resources major is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in the fields of general management or in human resource management. These fields demand a range of personal qualities and skills, from the ability to work with diverse employees to the active promotion of organizational goals. The ideal student has “soft skills” like integrity, fair-mindedness, and a proactive personality, as well as being able to cope with conflicting points of view, function under pressure, and demonstrate discretion. The “hard skills” necessary include computer proficiency, strong written and oral communication, math, and principles of business.

The curriculum intends to give students a broad understanding of organizations by addressing necessary managerial knowledge and skills. In order to help an organization function effectively, the curriculum focuses on managing teams, leading change, negotiation tactics, human resource development, and exploring key areas in human resources management. It also emphasizes the study of employee work behavior and how to maximize the potential of an organization’s human resources.

100% Flexible Online Program Option

The Organizational Behavior & Human Resources degree is offered in an online format that caters to the multiple learning styles and schedules of today’s busy students—whether those students are starting as first-year students or taking advantage of transferable credits earned at another institution. The program is also available in a traditional face-to-face format.

Student Focused HR Club

The Society for Human Resource Management UM-Flint student chapter aids students pursuing the OBHRM degree or Human Resources Management minor. This club frequently invites HR professionals to its speaker series, sends student representatives to HR conferences, competes in HR case competitions, and guides students with their student or professional Society for Human Resource Management certifications. UM-Flint’s Society for Human Resource Management student chapter won Outstanding Student Organization in 2021. Interested students can contact Brian Blume, Professor of Organizational Behavior & Human Resources, or Gerald Knesek, Lecturer IV of Management.

Expert Faculty

UM-Flint’s Organizational Behavior & Human Resources faculty bring practical working knowledge into the learning environment and are experienced, tested, and respected global experts in their field. Like all University of Michigan instructors, they have a passion for education and years of experience teaching and researching current business issues. Organizational Behavior & Human Resources faculty members are available to consult with students wishing to pursue careers in any of the above-mentioned areas.