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Online Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management Program Guide
Help companies attract and retain the best employees by learning the skills required to be a human resources professional. Employees don’t just work for a company — they define it. Not only are they the heart and soul, they’re also the deciding factor when it comes to success. It’s no wonder businesses make hiring and retaining the best talent a top priority. That starts with having dedicated professionals in human resources.
Maryville University’s online bachelor’s in human resource management degree is designed to help you learn how to apply HR principles and technology to facilitate talent recruitment and development to meet the strategic goals of your organization. Our program focuses on emerging technologies, big data, and performance management to prepare you with the competencies and knowledge necessary for effective practice as an HR professional.
As businesses continue to emerge and expand, the demand for HR also grows — creating excellent opportunities across a wide variety of industries. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for many HR careers indicates growth at or above the average pace — with median salaries for some positions (which may require additional education and experience) approaching or exceeding six figures.
Earn your bachelor’s in human resource management online from Maryville to position yourself for success in a highly sought-after field.
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At a glance
Apply with no fee and no SAT/ACTrequired.
Benefit from transfer credit friendly admission, and explore financial aid options.
Learn on your time with flexible, 100% online coursework.
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 related to technology, analytics, and human resource information systems (HRIS).
Get practical experience from HR projects, simulations, and case studies that are built into the coursework.
Curriculum
Maryville’s online human resource management program includes general education requirements, human resources major core courses, concentration courses, and human resources electives. It also blends research and theory with experiential learning opportunities, practical HR simulation, and case studies aligned with the guidelines of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Business Core Courses
- ISYS 100: Digital Foundations
- BUS 150: Business Communications
- ACCT 210: Financial Accounting
- ACCT 211: Managerial Accounting
- ECON 203: Principles of Economics
- BUS 241: Business Statistics
- BUS 280: Business Law
- MGMT 321: Principles of Management
- MKT 360: Principles of Marketing
- FIN 312: Principles of Finance
- BUS 314: Operations Management
- BUS 491: Business Policies (Capstone)
Human Resource Management Major Courses
- HRMG 330: Human Resource Management
- HRMG 350: Recruitment and Talent Management
- HRMG 386: Labor Relations and Negotiations
- HRMG 400: Human Resource Systems and Technology
- HRMG 455: HR Employment Law
- HRMG 460: Compensation, Benefits, and Financial Management
- MGMT 388: Training and Development
- MGMT 470: Interpersonal Management Skills
- MGMT 472: Organizational Behavior
- HRMG 491: Capstone: Workforce Management and Strategic Leadership
To ensure the best possible educational experience for our students, we may update our curriculum to reflect emerging and changing employer and industry demands. Undergraduate programs and certificates are designed to be taken at a part-time pace. Please speak to your advisor for more details.
Admission requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (high school) / 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (college)*
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended
- Official high school transcript (required for applicants with fewer than 60 transfer hours from a regionally accredited school)
*Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement may be considered for provisional admission.
- Eligible transfer credits accepted; associate degree completion may satisfy general education requirementsClick to view our transfer credit policy
- The acceptance of transfer credit is at the discretion of Maryville University
- No standardized tests required
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Accreditation and rankings
Why Maryville Online?
We’ve been progressively challenging the norms of higher education for nearly 150 years. We started as one of the first universities to educate women. Today, we continue to push the boundaries and prepare students like you for a digital world. At Maryville, we understand what it takes to step beyond your comfort zone.
Maryville University is a nationally ranked private college recognized for comprehensive and innovative education focused on student learning, outcomes, and success — both online and on campus. We’re located just 22 miles from downtown St. Louis.
Early Access program
Did you know that Maryville undergraduates can qualify for graduate level credits? Once you are accepted — and as long as you have not yet completed your elective requirements — we invite you to explore Early Access as an option.
Through Early Access, you can get a head start on earning a graduate degree by taking master’s-level courses that count toward your undergraduate and graduate degrees. Graduate-level Early Access courses are billed at the undergraduate tuition rate — so you can save time and money.
You can learn more at our Early Access page.
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