The Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management prepares students for career advancement in the human resources field, with a focus on talent recruitment, retention, benefits, compensation, business principles, law, and ethics.
Students can earn up to 9 credits for professional HR certifications already earned through SHRM and HRCI. Learn more.
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Earn Up to 22 Credits at No Cost
For a limited time, we are waiving the cost of PRC 101, our three-week orientation course that is required for most undergraduate students and helps you explore career opportunities. It also makes you eligible to earn a Google Career Certificate, the Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate and take additional courses through our partnership with Coursera at no cost. This means you can earn up to 22 credits for free, which can save you more than $13,000 in tuition (and even more in books).
What You Can Expect
Peirce College’s Human Resources Management degree is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). SHRM is an independent group with the goal of preparing students for entry into the human resources field through education, internships and the meeting of core human resources competencies. Learn more about SHRM alignment.
Graduates of the BS in Human Resource Management program will be able to:
Credits:
121
Transfer Credits:
Up to 90 transfer credits can be applied to this degree
Format:
Online and Hybrid formats
Cost:
See how you can finish this degree for about $20,000
Per Credit Tuition:
$600 per credit
See if you are eligible for a corporate discount
*Tuition is based on current Peirce College tuition and does not include fees or books.
Bachelor’s to Master’s:
Up to 12 graduate credits can be earned for this program at the undergraduate rate that also apply to the M.S. in Organizational Leadership & Management. Learn more.
Emergency Student Aid grants are available for Peirce students. Grants can be used to pay off balances, cover tuition, buy books, and for all costs of attendance, including food, rent, childcare, and transportation. Learn more.
| INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Min. Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PRC | PRC 100 or PRC 101* | 1 |
| BIS 111 | Application Software Fundamentals | 3 |
| COM 112 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| COM 312 | Practical Reasoning | 3 |
| ECO 101 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 102 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENG 103 | Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
| HUM 102 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| HUM/HIS | Humanities/History Core (choose 1) | 3 |
| MAT 101 | Introduction to College Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 102 | College Algebra | 3 |
| SCI | Science Courses (choose 2) | 6 |
| GEN ED | General Education Courses (choose 1) | 3 |
| PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: | Min. Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ACC 105 | Fundamentals of Accounting | 3 |
| FIN 105 | Finance for Non-Financial Managers | 3 |
| MKT 101 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| MAT 109 | Statistics I | 3 |
| MGT 210 | Applied Management Concepts | 3 |
| HRM 201 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HRM 306 | Managing Employment Law | 3 |
| HRM 310 | Training Development and Design | 3 |
| HRM 330 | HR Information Systems | 3 |
| HRM 350 | Human Capital Management | 3 |
| HRM 380 | Labor and Employee Relations | 3 |
| HRM 395 | Total Rewards | 3 |
| MGT 310 | Ethical Leadership | 3 |
| HRM 410 | Organizational Development | 3 |
| HRM 420 | Global HR and Diversity | 3 |
| MGT 404 | Operations Management | 3 |
| HRM 450 | HRM Capstone | 3 |
| CWE 304 or ELE | Cooperative Work Experience or Elective Course (HRM 425 Recommended) | 3 |
| ELE | Elective (choose 7) | 21 |
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Our Human Resource Management program prepares you to become a vital contributor to your company as an HR assistant, generalist, specialist, or recruiter. Graduates will be prepared to pursue professional and senior professional HR certifications – often required to become HR managers – from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
For more information about potential human resources degree careers for Peirce graduates, visit our Business Careers page.
Interested in a degree in Human Resource Management? Contact an Admissions Representative and get started with your application. You can also apply using our online application.
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