Leadership and Human Resource Management, B.S.B.A.

Effectively leading and managing workers is one of the critical challenges for organizations and can be the basis of sustained competitive advantage. Leaders and human resource managers foster positive interpersonal relationships and organizational cultures. Saint Louis University's leadership and human resource management major at the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business helps students develop the skills to effectively select, develop, reward and lead others.

SLU's leadership and human resource management program has fostered my intellectual and personal growth through outstanding experiences, professors, and mentors. As I begin my career, I am confident that this program has prepared me well as a leader and professional." — Kylie Barta, Class of 2023

Students may also pursue a minor in human resource management in addition to their chosen major.

Curriculum Overview

SLU's leadership and human resource management undergraduate program gives students experiential opportunities both in and outside of classes to enhance their understanding of interpersonal and organizational dynamics. In learning about both the technical and behavioral aspects of leadership and human resources, students will appreciate the art and science of management.

Co-op³ and Internships

In today's competitive business environment, gaining career-related experience before graduation is imperative. Recognizing this necessity, the Chaifetz School of Business launched a novel approach to cooperative education called Co-op³, enabling students to work full time for six months while simultaneously earning course credit and income to pay for college. Students engage in executive leadership training with their Co-op³ supervisor and practice their new humanistic leadership skills while on the job. 

St. Louis' metropolitan location provides many internship opportunities that allow students to gain career-related work experience while applying classroom experiences to practice. Most internships are paid, and students may earn academic credit. Leadership and human resource management students have recently interned with prestigious organizations in the St. Louis area and elsewhere, including Anheuser Busch, Centene, Enterprise Bank & Trust, Bonhomme Presbyterian Church and Delaware North.

Whether or not a student chooses to earn course credit, the Chaifetz School of Business encourages all students to participate in at least one co-op or internship (or more!) to enhance their academic studies, understand the business world, develop business relationships and build work experience.

Careers

Employers and graduate schools know the value of a Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business degree. Graduates join a global network of nearly 20,000 alumni from the Chaifetz School of Business, having careers in fields such as:

• Strategic consulting
• Project management
• Leadership development
• Compensation and benefits management
• Recruiting
• On-boarding and orientation
• Nonprofit volunteer coordination

Admission Requirements

Begin Your Application

Saint Louis University also accepts the Common Application and the Coalition Application.

Freshman

All applications are thoroughly reviewed with the highest degree of individual care and consideration to all credentials that are submitted. Solid academic performance in college preparatory coursework is a primary criterion in reviewing a freshman applicant’s file.

To be considered for admission to any Saint Louis University undergraduate program, the applicant must be graduating from an accredited high school, have an acceptable HiSET exam score or take the General Education Development (GED) test. 

Transfer

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited high school or have an acceptable score on the GED or HiSET.

An official high school transcript and official test scores are required only of those students who have attempted fewer than 24 transferable semester credits (or 30 quarter credits) of college credit. Those having completed 24 credits or more of college credit need only submit a transcript from previously attended college(s).

Transfer students must have at least a cumulative 2.70 GPA to be admitted to the accounting program and a 2.50 GPA for all other majors. In reviewing a transfer applicant’s file, the Office of Admission holistically examines the student’s academic performance in college-level coursework as an indicator of the student’s ability to meet the academic rigors of Saint Louis University.

International Applicants

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students, along with the following:

• You must demonstrate English Language proficiency.
• All academic records must include an English translation. An official course-by-course transcript evaluation may be required and accepted.

Tuition

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

There are two principal ways to help finance a Saint Louis University education:

• Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, service, leadership and financial need.
• Financial Aid: Financial aid is provided through grants and loans, some of which require repayment.

Saint Louis University makes every effort to keep our education affordable. In fiscal year 2025, 99.6% of first-time freshmen and 92% of all students received financial aid and students received more than $517 million in aid University-wide.

For priority consideration for merit-based scholarships, apply for admission by Dec. 1 and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Feb. 1.

For more information on scholarships and financial aid, visit the Office of Student Financial Services.

Accreditation

The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s largest business education alliance and accrediting body of business schools, ensuring continuous quality improvement in terms of curriculum, instructional resources, student selection, career placement and intellectual contributions and qualifications of the faculty. Approximately 5% of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation. 

1. Graduates will be able to understand essential business concepts and how the various functional areas of business are related.
2. Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of ethical concepts and corporate social responsibility and be able to evaluate business problems from multiple ethical perspectives.
3. Graduates will be able to identify and structure business problems and propose actionable solutions to business problems and when applicable utilize appropriate technology.
4. Graduates will be able to demonstrate effective written communication.
5. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams.
6. Graduates will be able to assess and promote organizational diversity.

Eighteen credits in addition to MGT 2000 Legal Environment of Business I (3 cr), MGT 3000 Management Theory and Practice (3 cr) and MGT 4000 Strategic Management and Policy (3 cr), which are taken as business CBK requirements.

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In addition to completing lower and upper-division coursework in all areas of business, each student typically selects a business major before or during the first semester of the junior year. 18 major-specific credit hours are required as determined by the appropriate department. To broaden their expertise, students may complete more than one major in business, or a major and a minor in business. Outside of the Business Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), however, a maximum of one business course (3 credit hours) may be used to fulfill requirements in two business majors/minors.

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General electives may be selected from any area of study within the University, giving the student the opportunity to diversify their experiences.  Students should consider University Undergraduate CORE attribute requirements when selecting electives.

Continuation Standards

Leadership and human resource management students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA in all courses used to fulfill the major-specific course requirements.  

​Students will be on program probation if their GPA in major-specific courses used to fulfill major requirements falls below a 2.00. Students will have one semester to increase their major-specific cumulative GPA to a 2.00; if not, students will not be allowed to register for 3000- or 4000-level major-specific courses.

For more information regarding academic standing and dismissal from the University, see University Academic Policies and Procedures.

This roadmap is just one example of a semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. There are other plans students can and do take. The plan of study for each particular student is established in consultation with each student’s academic advisor; this roadmap does not replace academic advising appointments.

Roadmap notes:

• This Roadmap assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
• Courses/Milestones marked with an “!” are critical and must be completed in the semester listed in the Roadmap to ensure a timely graduation.
• Course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

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Must complete in first 36 credit hours at SLU.

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Must complete in first 60 credit hours at SLU.

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Must take second semester sophomore year unless studying abroad.

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ENGL 4000-Professional Writing highly recommended.

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Must have completed all other Business Common Body of Knowledge courses.

2+SLU programs provide a guided pathway for students transferring from a partner institution. 

• Leadership and Human Resource Management, B.S.B.A. (Jeffco 2+SLU)
• Leadership and Human Resource Management, B.S.B.A. (MAC 2+SLU)
• Leadership and Human Resource Management, B.S.B.A. (STLCC 2+SLU)

For questions about undergraduate business programs, please email slubiz@slu.edu or call 314-977-3800.