BS Human Capital Management at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The Human Capital Management major prepares students for a career in human resource management by developing skills and competencies in managing diversity and equal opportunity, ethical and fair treatment of employees, human resource planning and staffing, employee training and development, compensation and benefits, performance management, labor relations, and protecting employee safety and health.

Faculty: Penn State Harrisburg | Duration: minimum 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making, International Business and Society, Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy, Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy, Corporation Finance, Information Systems Management and Applications.

Career pathways

The HCM major prepares students for generalist positions as well as specialized careers in Human Resources. Talent Acquisition and Management, Compensation and Benefits, Employee and Labor Relations, and Human Resource Information Systems are just some of the specialized fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry to the Human Capital Management major requires: the completion of 7 entry-to-major courses: ACCTG 211 , ECON 102 , ENGL 15 1 or ENGL 15S 1 or ENGL 30H 1 or ESL 15 1 , DA 101 1 or MATH 110 1 or MATH 140 1 , MGMT 301 1 , MKTG 301 , SCM 200 1 or STAT 200 1 1 Course requires a grade of C or better

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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