Business Administration – Human Resources, B.S.
Instruction Style: Online, On Campus | Credit Hours: 120-121
This degree will prepare you to use a strategic business mindset to help both people and organizations in the workplace. HR professionals work with employees and managers to ensure staff is effective, motivated and working efficiently, as well as continuing to develop skills and experience that will benefit the individual and organization into the future.
Your coursework will include core business classes, as well as courses on occupational safety and health, compensation, employee development and psychology. HR professionals handle issues such as conflict in the workplace, staffing, career development and training, health and safety, compensation, benefits. You will also learn about the regulatory environment and the requirements it places on today’s workplaces.
Why Choose Indiana Tech?
- Our program curriculum has been reviewed by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and it has received its full endorsement of alignment with its curriculum guidelines.
- Our program will prepare you well for the SHRM-CP and the HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) certification exams.
- You will have the opportunity to join Indiana Tech’s student chapter of SHRM, which provides professional development and networking opportunities through programs and events, such as the annual SHRM national convention.
- Because of electives available to you, this concentration gives you the flexibility to double-major, which adds value to your degree without the need to take additional courses.
- We foster an active learning environment, enriched by instructors who possess years of experience in their respective fields.
Career Outlook
A B.S. in Bus. Admin. – Human Resources from Indiana Tech prepares you for a wide variety of in-demand careers. Below, you can explore career fields, salary information and employer demand from our partners at Lightcast, the leading labor market and career data provider in the U.S.
Indiana Tech graduates with this degree have earned jobs at:
- Superior Aluminum Alloys/OmniSource
- Steel Dynamics, Inc.
- Egg Innovations
- IU Health
- ResCare
Indiana Tech students pursuing this degree have interned with:
- Steel Dynamics, Inc.
- Johnson Controls
- EPITEC, Inc.
- Franklin Electric
- Parkview Health
Success Story
Cassandra is the director of human resources and executive assistant to the CEO of Clean Fuels National, a Keystone, Indiana-based company that helps companies solve their fuel quality issues. Although she cites her internships as critical experienc…
Cassandra Crickard
MBA-Management, 2022
Dr. Jeffrey L. Walls, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Faculty Lead
Dr. Walls has spent the past 36 years transforming business education at Indiana Institute of Technology, shaping both the future of his students and the broader professional community in Fort Wayne. Since joining the faculty in 1989, he has been a driving force behind the university’s Human Resources concentration, securing the prestigious Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) endorsement beginning in 1998 and ensuring curricular alignment with industry standards through 2028. As the founding advisor of Indiana Tech’s SHRM student organization, Dr. Walls has mentored thousands of students, instilling in them the principles of leadership, integrity, and professional excellence. Many of his former students have earned SHRM certification and reached great heights in their careers (Mayor, CEOs, Entrepreneurs, etc.) later stepping up to mentor the next generation and help new graduates secure their first jobs. Thus, Dr. Walls’ influence has built a generational network of professionals, connecting students and alumni across industries and nations.
Beyond academia, Dr. Walls has made a lasting impact on the Fort Wayne community through his commitment to professional development and connection-building. His influence extends far beyond the classroom, creating opportunities that bring people together in meaningful ways. In 1990, he co-founded the TWIST (Trask Walls Invitational Student Tournament), transforming it into a flagship university event that unites students, alumni, and business leaders on the golf course. For 35 years, he has also served as the faculty advisor to Sigma Phi Epsilon, guiding students in building a lifelong brotherhood rooted in leadership and service. His dedication to student life is equally evident in his unwavering support of Warrior Athletics, where he has been a constant presence at games, celebrating student achievements both on and off the field. Recognized through numerous awards, including SHRM’s National Student Advisor of the Year and Indiana Tech’s Faculty of the Year (multiple times), Dr. Walls’ contributions have become an enduring cornerstone of the Indiana Tech’s culture. His legacy of service, scholarship, and mentorship will continue to strengthen Indiana Tech and the Fort Wayne community for years to come.
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- M.B.A., University of Saint Francis
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