Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
Pursue Your Human Resource Management Degree Online at PostProgram Overview
Benefits of Earning a Human Resource Management Degree Online
From the admissions process to the day you graduate, we are with you every step of the way.
- Receive support from a personal Post team of advisors focused on your academic success
- Learn from industry-experienced professionals in interactive courses
- No class times or set login times for your online HR degree
- Online courses emphasize practical application of human resource management principles
Curriculum
Program Requirements – 120 Total Credits
General Education: 60 Required Credits
Major & Core Courses:54 Required Credits
College to Career Core:6 Required Credits
Industry-Focused Curriculum for Professional Skills
Coursework for your program is designed to help you build real-world competencies and professional skills you could use to:
- Better understand the historical, social, and ethical relevance of specific employment legislation and its effects on today’s organizations
- Evaluate the effect of employment practices within management
- Compare and contrast elements of an organization, its policies, and its practices related to its culture, structure, and development
- Assess the role of the human resource function in fostering a culture of ethical business practices
- Identify practices that lead to high levels of communication, critical thinking, and collaboration
Sample Courses
Human Resource Management
This course includes concepts and analysis of crucial responsibilities common to human resource practice. Students will explore ethics, talent management, diversity, compensation, employment law, and strategic development in the context of human resource functions. Through analysis, students will apply theory to common practices of the human resource profession.
Labor and Management Relations
This course evaluates current problems encountered by management in the negotiation and administration of labor relation agreements and processes. Topics that will be explored and examined include preparation for bargaining agreements, costing of labor contracts, bargaining power, negotiations, impasses, the role of women in labor movements, and the future of Labor & Management Relations.
Compensation and Benefits
This course focuses on the strategic choices in managing compensation. Major compensation issues are discussed in the context of current theory, research, and practice. Students will explore the issues that influence the determination of compensation and benefits in an organization, the design of the various forms of compensation and benefits, and how organizations manage the compensation system.
Training and Development
This course focuses on the role of training and employee development in organizations. It acquaints students with current theories on learning and program design, training methods and evaluation, e-learning and the use of technology in training, and the relationship of training to career management.
The sample courses listed are intended to illustrate the types of coursework included in this program. Course offerings and requirements may change. Please consult the official University Catalog for current and complete program information.
Ready to Apply?
The admissions team is available to walk you through each step of the application process and clarify any remaining questions.
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
College (University) is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.). Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:
New England Commission of Higher Education
301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210, Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 425 7785
E-Mail: [email protected]
For more information on Post University’s state licensure or accreditation, please visit the Accreditation page.
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
Post University’s undergraduate admissions process is structured to be accessible for students planning to study online or on campus. All applicants must complete an admissions application and demonstrate high school completion or an equivalent credential.
Acceptable documentation includes:
- An official high school transcript showing graduation
- A General Education Development (GED) certificate or equivalent diploma
- A home-school transcript recognized by the student’s state
- An associate degree transcript
- Official college-level credit, typically 60 or more semester hours, that may apply toward a bachelor’s degree
Applicants are encouraged to connect with admissions advisors, including participating in an advisory session or interview, to support their transition into their selected program.
For detailed and format-specific requirements, including documentation and enrollment steps, please visit:
Why Students Choose Post University
“Post University has been of immense value to my life through its distance education.”
Tuition & Ways to Save
An education at Post University is designed to provide long-term value. Tuition is competitively structured, and financial aid opportunities are available for those who qualify. Admissions and financial aid teams work with you to review available options and explain each step of the process clearly.
With multiple funding opportunities available, you may qualify for more than you expect.
Tuition Reductions →
Tuition reductions are available for eligible active-duty military service members, veterans, public safety professionals, education partners, alumni, and others who qualify.
Scholarships →
Post University offers a variety of institutional scholarships. Dedicated scholarship advisors assist students in identifying both institutional and relevant external scholarship opportunities.
Financial Aid →
Federal financial aid programs are available for many degree programs for students who qualify.
Transfer Credits →
Post University will evaluate course credit completed at eligible institutions, as well as credit earned through approved examinations or prior learning experiences, for potential transfer.
Military Benefits →
Military education benefits extend to active-duty service members, reservists, veterans, their families, and eligible Department of Defense civilian employees.
Student Loans →
Federal and private loan programs may be available to students who qualify.
Tuition Reductions →
Tuition reductions are available for eligible active-duty military service members, veterans, public safety professionals, education partners, alumni, and others who qualify.
Scholarships →
Post University offers a variety of institutional scholarships. Dedicated scholarship advisors assist students in identifying both institutional and relevant external scholarship opportunities.
Financial Aid →
Federal financial aid programs are available for many degree programs for students who qualify.
Transfer Credits →
Post University will evaluate course credit completed at eligible institutions, as well as credit earned through approved examinations or prior learning experiences, for potential transfer.
Military Benefits →
Military education benefits extend to active-duty service members, reservists, veterans, their families, and eligible Department of Defense civilian employees.
Student Loans →
Federal and private loan programs may be available to students who qualify.
Ready to take the next steps?
Admissions advisors are available to answer your questions, explain the application process, and help you explore which program aligns with your interests and experience.
If you are considering Post University, we invite you to begin the conversation.
Why Post University?
At Post University, you are not an anonymous face in a crowded lecture hall. You are known and supported from your first conversation through program completion. That is the meaning behind Post Makes It Personal®.
Our approach is grounded in three commitments: career focus, value, and personalization. Whether you are beginning your undergraduate journey, returning to continue your education, or pursuing a graduate degree, Post University offers programs developed with professional practice in mind, led by industry-experienced faculty, and delivered in formats designed to fit into your life.
Post people come from many different backgrounds and life stages. Some are stepping onto campus for the first time, while others are learning online while balancing work, family, military service, or community commitments. Across every format, students are part of a community built on connection, structure, and shared purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Could I Do with a B.S. in Human Resource Management?
Upon completion of your Human Resource Management degree from Post University, you will have had the opportunity to build and nurture several HR-related skills you may be able to use in the field. Coursework covers tactics for employee development, insights into employment law, best practices for compensation and benefits managers, and several other core HR systems and principles. The program also offers the option to incorporate our Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certification Prep Course as an elective in your curriculum.
Your BS in Human Resource Management provides the kind of education in HR fundamentals you could use to pursue a graduate degree education or other potential opportunities.
What is a BS in Human Resource Management?
Could I pursue an online bachelor’s degree in human resource management?
How long does it take to earn a BS in Human Resource Management?
Is human resources a hard degree?
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