ISU College of Business’s BBA HR Management degree program is acknowledged for alignment with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Guidelines

Throughout the world, 463 programs in 352 educational institutions have been acknowledged by Society for Human Resource Management as being in alignment with its suggested guides and templates.

In the Society for Human Resource Management ’s Guidebook, Daniel R. LeClair, the executive vice president and chief strategy and innovation officer of the College of Business’s accrediting body, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) acknowledges the importance behind Society for Human Resource Management ’s initiative to improve human resource programs.

As a result of the ISU College of Business’s alignment with Society for Human Resource Management ’s guidelines, students enrolled in the college’s human resources emphasis program are eligible to apply for the group’s Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam.

According to the Society for Human Resource Management website, “earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field — and a valuable asset to your organization, keeping you and your organization more competitive in today's economy. This professional distinction sets you apart from your colleagues, proving your high level of knowledge 
and skills.”

Students may qualify for the exam if they are in their final year of study, are in good academic standing and have a minimum of 500 hours of “relevant HR experience.”

For more information about the Society for Human Resource Management guidelines and more about exam eligibility, visit shrm.org.

For more information about the ISU College of Business’s management program visit isu.edu/cob/management.shtml or email cobadvis@isu.edu.