Jun 01, 2025

2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]

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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]

Human Resource Management, BBA

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Admissions: Min. Criteria

Process: Declaration

Min. Total Credits: 120 (110 in core & major + 10 in electives)

UHM General Education Core Requirements

Foundations

Written Communication (FW)

(3 credits)

Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)

Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor.

NREM 203 - Applied Calculus for Management, Life Sciences, and Human Resources Credits: 3
BUS 250 - Applied Math in Business Credits: 3
MATH 203 - Calculus for Business and Social Sciences Credits: 3
MATH 215 - Applied Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 241 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 251A - Accelerated Calculus I Credits: 4

Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)

(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits)

Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times

Diversification

* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these.

Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)

(6 credits from 2 categories)

Arts (DA*)
Humanities (DH*)
Literatures (DL*)

Arts (DA)

COMG 151 - Personal and Public Speech Credits: 3
OR
COMG 251 - Principles of Effective Public Speaking Credits: 3

Natural Sciences

Biological Science (DB*; 3 credits)
Physical Science (DP*; 3 credits)
Laboratory (science) (DY*; 1 credit)

Social Sciences (DS)

ECON 130 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
PSY 100 - Survey of Psychology Credits: 3 (Prerequisite for BUS 315 )
OR
SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 (Prerequisite for BUS 315 )

UHM Graduation Requirement

Focus

**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.”

Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)

(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level)

Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)

(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level)

Oral Communication (O)

(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level)

Writing Intensive (W)

(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level)

Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)

Complete one option

Four semesters of one language (202 equivalent)
Four semesters of culture courses (single culture group)
A mix of language and culture courses (4 courses)
Take 12 credits on Study Abroad in Fall or Spring

Credit Minimums

120 total applicable
30 UH Mānoa credits
45 upper division (300+ level) credits

Grade Point Average

2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required.)
Good academic standing.

College Requirements

Admission Requirements

60 credits
2.5 cumulative GPA
Computer Competency: see below
2.5 GPA in Pre-Business Core Courses (minimum “C” grade or higher)

Computer Competency

ICS 101 - Digital Tools for the Information World Credits: 3
OR
LTEC 112 - Technologies for Academic Success Credits: 3 AND
LTEC 113 - Technologies for Academic Success- Business Credits: 1 (minimum “C” grade or higher)

Pre-Business Core Courses

ACC 200 - Introduction to Accounting I Credits: 3
ACC 210 - Introduction to Accounting II Credits: 3
NREM 203 - Applied Calculus for Management, Life Sciences, and Human Resources Credits: 3
OR
BUS 250 - Applied Math in Business Credits: 3
OR
MATH 203 - Calculus for Business and Social Sciences Credits: 3
OR
MATH 215 - Applied Calculus I Credits: 4
OR
MATH 241 - Calculus I Credits: 4
OR
MATH 251A - Accelerated Calculus I Credits: 4
(any can also fulfill FQ)
ECON 130 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 ^DS
ECON 131 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 ^DS
ENG 100 - Composition I Credits: 3 ^FW
OR
ESL 100 - Composition I for Second Language Writers Credits: 3 ^FW
OR
ENG 190 - Composition for Transfer Students to UHM Credits: 3 ^FW
OR
ENG 200 - Composition II Credits: 3
COMG 151 - Personal and Public Speech Credits: 3 ^DA
OR
COMG 251 - Principles of Effective Public Speaking Credits: 3 ^DA

Credit Minimums

24 credits of 300+ level business courses at UHM after admission
9 credits in major at UHM

Grade Point Average (After Admission)

2.0 business core/major
C- or better required in all upper division business courses

Important Notes

All Shidler College of Business admission requirements and application must be completed the semester before you plan on entering the college.
UH Mānoa Grade Replacement Policy will be used in courses from any previous institution, not just courses from UH Mānoa. (Previously, grades from all attempts were counted in calculating admission GPAs for courses taken outside of UH Mānoa)
Refer to www.shidler.hawaii.edu/undergraduate for admission details.

Note

This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. Meet regularly with your department’s undergraduate advisor to ensure you are on track with your major requirements.

Major Requirements for BBA in Human Resource Management

Admission: Open (must be admitted to Shidler College of Business-see Admission Requirements on page 1)
Application: Deadline = Fall: March 1st (priority), April 1st (final); Spring: October 1st (priority), November 1st (final)
Min. major credits: 51 (76 with related requirements)

Requirements

Business Core Courses (24 credits)

BLAW 200 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3
BUS 310 - Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions Credits: 3
BUS 311 - Information Systems for Global Business Environment Credits: 3
BUS 312 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
BUS 313 - Economic and Financial Environment of Global Business Credits: 3
BUS 314 - Business Finance Credits: 3
BUS 315 - Global Management and Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
BUS 345 - Strategic Management Credits: 3

Business Communication Course (3 credits)

BUS 209 - Written Communication in Business Credits: 3
ENG 209 - Business Writing Credits: 3
ENG 306 - Rhetoric and Writing Credits: 3
ENG 307 - Digital Writing & Rhetoric Credits: 3

Upper Division Elective Courses (9 credits)

non-business 300+ level course
non-major or non-business 300+ level course
non-major or non-business 300+ level course (BUS 395 recommended)

International Business Elective Course

(may overlap with upper division or major elective)

Note: BUS 367I is allowed as an International Business Elective if taken while on an approved abroad program.

HRM 469 - Seminar in HRM Credits: 3 *
MGT 341 - Behavior in Organizations Credits: 3 *
MGT 344 - Seminar in Management Credits: 3 *

Human Resource Management Core Courses (3 credits)

HRM 351 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3

Human Resource Management Elective Courses (12 credits)

Four of the following:

HRM 353 - Leadership and Group Dynamics Credits: 3 **
HRM 354 - Organizational Change and Effectiveness Credits: 3
HRM 361 - Labor Problems Credits: 3
HRM 365 - Labor and Social Legislation Credits: 3
HRM 453 - Personnel Compensation Credits: 3
HRM 455 - The Staffing Process Credits: 3
HRM 463 - Negotiation and Workplace Dispute Resolution Credits: 3
HRM 467 - Labor Management Relations Credits: 3
HRM 468 - Training and Development Credits: 3
HRM 469 - Seminar in HRM Credits: 3 (IB)*
MGT 341 - Behavior in Organizations Credits: 3 (IB)*
MGT 344 - Seminar in Management Credits: 3 (must be HRM topic) (IB*)

Notes

*May be offered with IB
**Writing intensive; subject to change
Note: BUS 367M is allowed as a Human Resource Management Elective if taken while on an approved abroad program.

Shidler College of Business Office of Student Academic Services: (808) 956-8215; business@hawaii.edu
Refer to www.shidler.hawaii.edu/undergraduate for details.

4-Year Plan

This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan.

Year 1

Fall

ECON 130 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 (DS)
PSY 100 - Survey of Psychology Credits: 3 (DS)
OR
SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 (DS)
COMG 151 - Personal and Public Speech Credits: 3 (DA)
OR
COMG 251 - Principles of Effective Public Speaking Credits: 3 (DA)
FW Credits: 3
FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3

Credits 15

Spring

ECON 131 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 (DS)
Calculus (FQ) Credits: 3
FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3
DH/DL Credits: 3
DP (or DB) Credits: 3
DY Credits: 1

Credits 16

Total Credits 31

Year 2

Fall

ACC 200 - Introduction to Accounting I Credits: 3
Computer Competency Credits: 4
DB (or DP) Credits: 3
HSL 101 or Culture Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 16

Spring

Submit Application by Deadline

ACC 210 - Introduction to Accounting II Credits: 3
BLAW 200 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3
BUS Communication Credits: 3
HSL 102 or Culture Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 15

Total Credits 62

Year 3

Fall

BUS 310 - Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions Credits: 3
BUS 311 - Information Systems for Global Business Environment Credits: 3
BUS 315 - Global Management and Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
Non-BUS Elective 300+ Credits: 3
HSL 201 or Culture Credits: 3

Credits 15

Spring

BUS 312 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
OR
BUS 313 - Economic and Financial Environment of Global Business Credits: 3
OR
BUS 314 - Business Finance Credits: 3
BUS 312 - Principles of Marketing
Credits: 3
OR
BUS 313 - Economic and Financial Environment of Global Business
Credits: 3
OR
BUS 314 - Business Finance
Credits: 3
HRM 351 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3
HRM Elective 300+ Credits: 3
HSL 202 or Culture Credits: 3

Credits 15

Total Credits 92

Year 4

Fall

BUS 312 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
OR
BUS 313 - Economic and Financial Environment of Global Business Credits: 3
OR
BUS 314 - Business Finance Credits: 3
HRM Elective 300+ Credits: 3
HRM Elective 300+ Credits: 3
Non-BUS / Non-major Elective 300+ Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 15

Spring

BUS 345 - Strategic Management Credits: 3
HRM Elective 300+ Credits: 3
Non-BUS / Non-major Elective 300+ (BUS 395 recommended) Credits: 3
IB Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 1

Credits 13

Total Credits 120

Notes:

Students may have to take a placement exam to be able to register for Calculus.
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific.
Check with your academic advisor for assistance with appropriate course selections and to discuss requirements for double majors.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required.