Northeastern State University Human Resources Degree Programs

Human Resources Degree Program at Northeastern State University

Northeastern State University offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Management with a specific emphasis in Human Resource Management. This program is designed to prepare students for leadership careers as managers in various organizations, focusing on the theories and practice of management with a particular specialization in HR.

The Human Resource emphasis specifically prepares students for careers in this growing field, covering professional positions in areas such as compensation and benefits, training, employee selection, and labor relations. The broader Management degree includes behavioral components focusing on teams and human relations, decision science tools, and strategic management concepts essential for long-range organizational survival.

The B.B.A. in Management degree is available through various formats, including in-person options at the Tahlequah and Broken Arrow locations, as well as fully Online. NSU also offers a standalone Human Resources Management Certificate.

For students seeking advanced studies, an Accelerated B.B.A. Management: Human Resource Management to M.B.A. Business Administration: General Management degree program is available. This pathway allows students to complete up to 12 hours of graduate level credit to apply towards both their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Specific paired courses are outlined, such as MGMT 4113 (Human Resource Management) paired with MBA 5423 (Human Resource Management), MGMT 4163 (Compensation Management) with MGMT 5363 (Strategic Compensation), MGMT 4223 (Negotiation and Labor Issues) with MGMT 5343 (Negotiating for Managers), and MGMT 4313 (Strategic Staffing) with MGMT 5383 (Talent Management). A minimum grade of C is required for all 5000 level graduate courses, and students must maintain a 3.00 GPA (undergraduate, graduate, and overall) to remain eligible for the accelerated program.

Transfer students are welcomed, with specific transfer agreements highlighted, including the TCC Business Administration AS to NSU Management-Human Resources Management BBA pathway.

Prospective students can explore various resources online. For more information on graduate programs, visit Graduate Degree Programs. Information on certificates and workforce programs, including the HR Management Certificate, can be found at Certificates & Workforce Programs. Faculty details are available at Faculty, and general contact information is at Contact Us. The Interim Program Chair is Dr. Tena Wooldridge, who can be reached at wooldria@nsuok.edu or (918) 444-2963.

Northeastern State University Human Resources Degree Program Highlights

• Prepares students for leadership careers in Human Resource Management.
• Focuses on key HRM areas including compensation, benefits, training, employee selection, and labor relations.
• Offers an Accelerated B.B.A. Human Resource Management to M.B.A. pathway.
• Allows up to 12 hours of graduate credit to apply towards both degrees in the accelerated program.
• Degree is available at Tahlequah, Broken Arrow, and Online locations.
• Specific transfer agreements are available, such as the TCC Business Administration AS to NSU Management-Human Resources Management BBA path.
• A separate Human Resources Management Certificate is also offered.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Northeastern State University on the NCES website.