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Make a difference with an online bachelor’s degree in human resources

Pursue a leadership role in human resources

Employees are the heart and soul of every company — from small, local start-ups to massive, global corporations. With Maryville University’s online bachelor’s degree in human resource management, you can learn how to apply modern HR principles and technology to facilitate talent recruitment and development to meet the strategic goals of your organization.

The coursework in this online human resources degree will teach you the foundational principles of personnel management within organizations. You can learn how to develop and maintain a company culture that supports employee wellbeing and aligns with corporate goals and values.

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Apply with no fee and no SAT/ACT required

Explore financial aid and transfer credit friendly admission

Access coursework 100% online

Earn a top-quality education aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) standards

Learn from a curriculum that focuses on emerging HR trends

Get practical experience from HR projects, simulations, case studies, and participate in an optional internship

Why earn your BS in human resource management online degree?

At Maryville, you can feel confident that you’re receiving a high-quality education and developing skills that are relevant in the HR industry. Maryville University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and our online human resource management degree is aligned with the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge.

The curriculum in our accredited online human resources degree prepares you for success in HR, with course subjects including recruitment and talent management, HR employment law, labor relations and negotiations, human capital management systems and technology, managing a diverse workforce, organizational management, risk management and performance appraisals.

We also designed our online program with real-world practice in mind. Get experiential learning opportunities in HR through hands-on projects, case studies, a comprehensive capstone and an optional internship.

Flexible, affordable and highly personalized online education

Study on your schedule with 100% online coursework, and apply with no fees or entrance exams.

Benefit from transfer credit friendly admission and explore financial aid options.

Gain the skills and knowledge to become a strategic HR partner in any organization.

Learn to build effective relationships between organizations and their employees.

Immerse yourself in a curriculum that focuses on real-world, in-demand skills and the latest methods and technology.

Receive a comprehensive business education while learning the foundations of human resource management.

What can you do with your online Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management?

The challenge to attract and retain the best employees, along with constantly changing regulations, has moved many organizations to make the hiring of top human resource professionals a priority. The online BS in human resource management from Maryville University will teach you how to attract, retain and develop talent.

HR employee’s responsibilities can include recruitment, talent management, labor relations, negotiations, employment law, benefits, business organizational behavior and much more. It’s easy to see why HR professionals are not just important to a company’s success — they’re essential.

What types of careers can I pursue?

Our online human resource management program equips you with the deep understanding of leadership, interpersonal relationships and business practices to pursue careers in a wide variety of industries. Your online HR degree prepares you to manage the development of human capital within an organization — and to provide related services to individuals and groups.

Put your bachelor’s in HR management to work in a variety of settings, including:

  • Banking and finance
  • Building and construction
  • Colleges and universities
  • Employment firms
  • Finance
  • Government
  • Hospitality and tourism
  • Information and technology
  • Insurance firms
  • Media and digital media
  • Medical and healthcare
  • Telecommunications

Career opportunities for human resources grads include:

  • Administrative services manager
  • Compensation/benefits manager
  • Compensation/benefits specialist
  • Human resources manager
  • Human resources specialist
  • Labor relations specialist
  • Recruiter
  • Training/development manager
  • Training/development specialist
  • Talent acquisition/recruiting manager

What’s the outlook for BS in Human Resource Management graduates?

Opportunity.

While job opportunities and salaries vary based on factors like location, education, licensure and experience level, a degree in human resource management can prepare you for positions such as:

  • Human resources specialist: US$67,650 median salary1
  • Compensation and benefits specialist: US$74,530 median salary2 
  • Labor relations specialist: US$89,980 median salary3
  • Compensation and benefits manager: US$136,380 median salary4
  • Human resources manager: US$136,350 median salary5
  • Training and development manager: US$125,040 median salary6

Build a career in a growing field.

The projected growth of positions for human resource professionals across industries continues to rise. When you earn your Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management degree, you can help fill a vital need for new and expanding companies.

Employment for many HR-related jobs is projected to grow at the following rates by 2032:

  • Training and development specialist: 6% growth7
  • Training and development manager: 6% growth8
  • Human resources manager: 5% growth9
  • Administrative services and facilities manager: 5% growth10
  • Compensation and benefits specialist: 7%11

Prepare for a career that affects lives.

A human resource professional has a direct impact on an organization and its employees. What you do in your HR position can help others lead more satisfying professional lives. You can have a positive impact in hiring, retention and development, to help build and maintain the right team for the right job.

When you earn your degree from Maryville University, you’ll also get a comprehensive business education, so you can inform your decisions and operations with high-level knowledge of finance, marketing, management and law. You’ll also have the opportunity to combine your business and human resource knowledge through a comprehensive capstone experience.

Why choose Maryville University’s online human resources degree?

You’re driven to enhance your career and change your life. We’re driven to make that possible. Our online bachelor’s degree program in human resource management is centered around a virtual learning community. It’s designed to help you easily connect and interact with classmates, professors and student support advisors — so you can collaborate in a way that facilitates your success.

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Prepare for your future.

Our online human resource management degree is designed to give you the foundation you need to be successful in HR leadership. The curriculum teaches vital skills in areas like critical evaluation, cultural effectiveness, leadership, consultation, communication, ethics and relationship management.

Not only that, but you can also prepare to pursue further education or industry credentials. Our curriculum is designed to align with the industry-standard SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge, which can help prepare you for certification from the SHRM and HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

The experience you need to succeed.

Workplaces are as diverse and varied as the employees that make them up. Theoretical knowledge, while important, simply can’t prepare you the same way that hands-on experience can. True learning comes from doing.

That’s why our online bachelor’s in human resource management features experiential components, so you can get real-world, practical experience to help you prepare for your HR career. Hands-on learning opportunities like projects, simulations, case studies, a comprehensive capstone and an optional internship component allow you to put theory into practice.

Put our reputation to work.

Maryville University was founded in 1872 and has been helping brave, motivated professionals launch or enhance their careers with industry expertise ever since. Our human resource management faculty comprises experienced practitioners and experts in the field. We’re proud of our reputation for quality academics, accelerated growth and affordability, because it demonstrates our commitment to excellence.

Online Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management curriculum

A successful human resources career starts with the right education. When you choose Maryville for your online human resource management degree, you’ll learn from a curriculum that focuses on emerging HR trends and prepares you with the skills you need to be an effective human resource professional. 

Plus, our online degree program features a business core, so you can approach your HR career with a firm understanding of the concepts and practices that can help your organization run efficiently and effectively. In addition to general education requirements, the online bachelor’s degree program comprises your HR and business core courses and electives.

Build your foundation in human resource management.

Learn skills essential to your human resource career, including recruitment, talent management, negotiation, benefits, financial management, employment law and strategic leadership.

Specialize your human resource management knowledge.

Learn the fundamentals of business operations through core business courses like finance, managerial accounting, marketing and project management — and fine-tune your human resource management education to fit your personal career goals through a number of elective course options.

Put your knowledge to work.

Prepare for the real world with practical, experiential learning opportunities. Benefit from coursework designed to include hands-on activities like projects, simulations and case studies. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a capstone experience and an optional professional internship.

Prepare for professional certification in human resource management.

Your BS in human resource management can give you the skills you need to seek entry-level human resources employment, or to advance your career. However, in some cases, you may need additional credentials to enhance your skills and maximize your earning potential.

That’s why we designed our online program to help you prepare for certification from industry-standard organizations like the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

Take your education further with Early Access.

Maryville University’s Early Access program allows you to get a head start on earning your graduate degree while you complete your undergraduate degree. With Early Access, you can earn up to 12 credits that apply toward both your undergraduate degree and a future graduate degree.

In many cases, this allows you to complete as much as one-third of your graduate degree program before even completing your undergraduate program — saving both time and money.

If you’re a qualified undergraduate student and you have not yet completed your elective requirements, we invite you to explore Early Access as an option. To qualify, you must have earned at least 75 credits toward your undergraduate degree (with at least 20 credits completed at Maryville) and have at least a 3.25 GPA. You can learn more at our Early Access page, or contact an advisor if you have any questions.

Apply today to the online Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management at Maryville University.

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