Human Resources
Program Description
Through classes taught by experienced faculty and a hands-on approach to management education, the Division of Management & Entrepreneurship in the Michael F. Price College of Business gives Human Resource Management students an invaluable set of tools to start their business careers. Students take required courses in human resources, organizational behavior and labor economics. They then choose three electives from a long list of courses including compensation management, labor-management relations, supervision skills and negotiations.
All Price College students have the unique opportunity to participate in the Integrated Business Core, which introduces students to business problem solving in a real-world setting. Students split into teams to form their own companies - actual businesses that the students fund through pitching to a local bank for a loan. Students who have participated in IBC have labeled it as one of the most important courses they took at OU. BizEd magazine has featured OU's IBC program saying that IBC students "are likely to be better prepared to take on the larger obstacles that will threaten their companies."
Degree Options
A Human Resource Management student graduates with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Advanced degrees include Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Philosophy.
Interests & Skills
Human Resource Management students typically have interests in business, management, helping people and communication. High school preparation should include study in calculus, business and psychology. Prospective students should consider joining a business club at their local high school in order to better prepare them for college.
Notable Achievements
The Division of Management has an award-winning faculty who have published nationally in leading academic and business journals. Both fulltime and part time professional faculty members have the practical work experience to give students a perspective of what business practices are like in the field.
The Human Resource Management Curriculum has been certified as in compliance with the standards set by the Society for Human Resource Management.
Human Resource Management Students are eligible to join the OU student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management and if they meet GPA requirements, the University of Oklahoma Chapter of the Sigma Iota Epsilon Management Honorary. A variety of internship opportunities in local firms exist as well.
The college recently built Price Hall, a state-of-the-art business teaching facility that offers students the opportunity to learn and work in a truly unique space combining classrooms, common areas, conference rooms and offices.
Program Accreditation
The Michael F. Price College of Business has been accredited since 1926 by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Price College is also ranked in the top 12 percent of AACSB International's accredited undergraduate programs.
Your Future
Types of Employers
Manufacturing companies
Advertising firms
Banks
Retail corporations
Consulting firms
Government agencies
Colleges and universities
Recent Graduates Jobs
Contract Specialist, Defense
Logistics Agency
Executive Team Trainee, Target
Human Resource Specialist,
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Technical Recruiter,
TEK Systems
HR Specialist, Franklin Electric
Experienced Alumni Jobs
Credit Manager, Wells
Fargo Bank
HR Generalist, OxyChem
Collegiate
Leadership Consultant, Gamma
Phi Beta International Inc.
Regional manager,
Cisco Systems
Foreign service officer, Middle
East Desk, U.S. Department
of State
How much will I make?
Visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ website to explore the median pay for jobs you can pursue with this degree.
Contact Us
Michael F. Price College of Business
Phone: (405) 325-2651
Email: undergrad@ou.edu
Website: price.ou.edu
