BBA in organizational behavior and human resources management
Learn how productive people drive success from expert faculty. Their flexible program will help you earn a good living as a recruiter, human resources manager and more. In the end, you will be ready for employment, certification or both.
Transform business with talent
The University of Michigan-Flint is an accredited leader in human resources education. Students nationwide seek admission into its related Bachelor of Business Administration program. Most enroll for the program’s flexibility and abundant student support. This support includes:
- Preparation for the SHRM Certified Professional exam
- Dedicated advisors
- Attentive professors
- Career guidance
- Student groups
- Experiential education
- Access to the world’s third-largest alumni network
Join the leaders and best in human resources. Enroll in the School of Management’s BBA in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management program today.
Fully accredited
Our BBA in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This credential shows that we subscribe to the highest standards in human resources education
AACSB is the global standard-setting body for business education. Only 6% of all business schools are accredited by AACSB.
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Why earn this degree here?
Flexible program
We provide what is arguably the nation’s most flexible undergraduate human resources program. This program is available in the following formats:
- In person
- Remote synchronous (i.e., online, live attendance)
- Remote asynchronous (i.e., online with recordings)
- Hybrid (i.e., any mix of the above)
Attentive professors
We employ the leaders and best. Each professor is an experienced, tested and respected human resources expert.
Our faculty frequently publishes research about human resource issues. Most instructors have also previously worked in private industry.
Outside experience helps professors bring practical knowledge into the classroom.
Award-winning student group
Students have established the Society for Human Resources Management.
SHRM’s team won the HR Games at the 2022 Michigan SHRM Conference. They also won the Spirit of HR Award.
The university honored SHRM with its Outstanding Student Organization Award in 2021.
Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!
UM-Flint students are automatically considered, upon admission, for the Go Blue Guarantee, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the Go Blue Guarantee to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.
Curriculum overview
This program gives students the knowledge they need to manage human resources. It emphasizes recruitment, hiring, training, managing behavior and maximizing potential.
Phase 1:
Business courses
Start with a variety of foundational business courses.
Phase 2:
Major courses
Continue by taking six required courses.
Phase 3:
Special topics
Gain insight into emerging trends during two custom courses.
Career outlook
Human resources specialists earned a median annual salary of $72,910 in 2024. This finding comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
That year, businesses employed almost 1 million human resources specialists. This labor force is estimated to grow by more than 6% within a decade.
Put differently, employers will need more than 58,000 additional human resources specialists by 2034. This growth potential ranks it No. 11 on the state’s Hot 50 Job Outlook list.
6%
Job outlook for 2024-2034
$72,910
2024 median pay
944,300
Number of jobs as of 2024
Top industries
- Automotive/Transportation
- Consulting & training
- Government
- Health Care
- Hospitality and tourism
Top roles
- Compensation and benefits manager
- Human Resources Manager/Generalist
- Labor relations manager
- Recruiter
- Training and development manager
Top employers
- University of Michigan
- McLaren Health Care
- General Motors
- Henry Ford Health
- American Red Cross
Academic Advisors
SOM’s support staff is on site — not across town. These experts’ goal is to assist students with their academic and career development. This assistance includes help with one’s:
- Choice of major, minor and classes
- Resume and cover letter
- Job shadowing experience
- Profiles on LinkedIn and Handshake
- Search for paid short-term projects using Parker Dewey
- Internship or job search
- Career Fair preparation and interview practice
Have questions? Contact us for more information.
Dedicated advisor
Career guide
Scholarships
UM-Flint’s generous supporters have established more than 300 scholarships, some of which benefit numerous students. Of these scholarships, 32 provide SOM students nearly $300,000 annually.