Bachelor’s of Human Resource Management

Bachelor degree programs in human resource management are designed to teach students the combination of business management, organizational development and management, and employee relation skills needed to pursue human resource opportunities. Students who enroll in one of these programs can expect an interdisciplinary education that includes classes in economics, business, human resource management, and ethics. These courses will generally teach them the skills needed to successfully develop new employees, resolve conflict in the workplace, and a wide variety of other functions essential to the daily operations of all businesses and organizations. Individuals looking to pursue a bachelor's degree in human resource management can obtain their degree from either a campus-based or online institution. Generally, it takes students 4 years to complete a bachelor degree in human resource management from an accredited institution. Note: Time to completion will vary by school, program, and student's level of commitment. Typical degrees available are:

• Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management

Some accredited schools offer specialized areas of focus within the field of human resource management. Several of the most common concentrations are:

• Training and development
• Conflict management
• Computer information systems

Whether you are interested in attending an on-campus or online accredited institution to earn a degree in human resource management, most schools will require a high school diploma or GED, as well as SAT or ACT scores. Additional prerequisites will vary by institution. After completing a bachelor's degree in human resources management from an accredited school, graduates may potentially have the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue entry-level opportunities in human resource departments in a wide variety of businesses and organizations. Since additional work experience typically is needed to pursue a career as an HR manager, most new graduates tend to start off in concentrated roles such as labor relations specialist, training and development specialist, or recruitment and placement specialist. Though these are lower-level positions, individuals with management aspirations could potentially gain the necessary work experience to further advance their career options down the road.