This online program combines business essentials with employee development and organizational performance.
Credit Hours: 120 | Transfer: Up to 90 Credits | Tuition Cost
What is Human Resource Management?
The Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management provides a strong foundation in business essentials with specialization in the areas of employee development and organizational performance. Studies include the fundamentals for H.R. professionals, as well as explorations in the management of change, conflict, diversity, and in the psychosocial dimension of organizations. Graduates will be prepared for careers that allow them to contribute to strategic advancement in business settings, in the nonprofit sector, and in the public sphere.
Why study Human Resource Management at UNH College of Professional Studies?
Our B.S. in Human Resource Management is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today's evolving workplaces. The SHRM curriculum guidelines are part of SHRM’s Academic Initiative to define HR education standards taught in university business schools and help universities develop degree programs that follow these standards. The alignment of the BS in HRM to SHRM, highlights the relevance of our curriculum in preparing you to excel in your role as HR professionals. Having the relevant competencies is essential to developing and implementing world-class HR strategies. This program combines business essentials with employee development and organizational performance.
“Human Resources has shifted from personnel management and administrative tasks to managing employee engagement and strengthening culture. The use of technology and people analytics has further driven HR towards thought leadership, helping to create a more strategic partnership within organizations. This makes the HR field attractive to those seeking complexity, diversity, and empowerment in their career path.” - Lisa Byars ‘22, B.S. Human Resource Management
Potential Career Areas
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Training and Development Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Equal Opportunity Representative and Officer
- Human Resources Specialist
- Compensation Specialist
Course Highlights
- Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Application in Today’s Organizations
- Law and Ethics in Human Resource Management
- Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace
- Change Management
- Workplace Coaching
- Recruitment, Selection, and Employee Development
- Compensation and Performance Management
…and more
Why UNH CPS?
- Regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE).
- Available fully online with select on-campus courses.
- Affordable tuition.
- Nationally ranked online programs.
- About 89% of our students are transfer students. Making the most of your transfer credits is our specialty.
- Career advising is available to all students and alumni. We also extend this service to those considering their college options.
- Faculty who are subject matter experts and share their real-world expertise, helping you apply what you learn to your personal goals and career.
- We’re experts at assessing credit toward your undergraduate degree – not only from previous college coursework, but also for other college-level knowledge demonstrated outside the traditional classroom.
Students pursuing an associate degree at their local community college are encouraged to explore our Transfer Pathway! This resource lists the courses your associate degree should contain at your community college, as well as the remaining courses you’ll need to take at UNH College of Professional Studies to complete your bachelor’s degree!
View Your Transfer Pathway
- Completion of our free, online application for admission
- High school diploma, completion of a high school education in a homeschool setting under state law, or demonstrate high school equivalency.
- Successful completion of one of the following exams will be required for demonstrating high school equivalency: the GED, HiSET, or TASC
Curriculum & Requirements
This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.
Sample Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| APST 405 | Career Development and Planning | 2 |
| CMPL 402 | Excel | 2 |
| ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| HRM 420 | Human Resource Management | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| MTH 402 or MTH 504 or MTH 510 | Math for Our World or Statistics or Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MGMT 566 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| HRM 470 | Human Resource Application in Today's Organizations | 4 |
| MTH 504 or MGMT 569 | Statistics or Budget Management | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| HRM 580 | Change Management | 4 |
| MGMT 608 | Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CRIT 602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4 |
| HRM 635 | Managing Conflict | 4 |
| HRM 680 | Compensation and Performance Management | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| HRM 660 | Recruitment, Selection, and Employee Development | 4 |
| HRM 710 | Law and Ethics in Human Resource Management | 4 |
| LD 600 | Becoming an Effective Leader | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HRM 740 | Workplace Coaching | 4 |
| OPS 720 | Fundamentals of LEAN Process Improvement | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGMT 795 or MGMT 797 or MGMT 798 | Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship or Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Project or Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Degree Requirements
General Education Program Requirements
A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.
All General Education requirements, including CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar, must be taken prior to the capstone.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
MTH 402 | Math for Our World | |
MTH 504 | Statistics | |
MTH 510 | Pre-Calculus | |
| Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems | 4 | |
| Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World | 4 | |
| Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression | 4 | |
| CRIT 602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4 |
| IDIS 601 | Interdisciplinary Seminar | 4 |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Writing Program Requirements
All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ENG 420 | The Writing Process | |
One Writing Intensive course in the Major | ||
One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above | ||
One Additional Writing Intensive Course | ||
Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.
Major Requirements
Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses along with CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major in Human Resource Management | ||
| Foundation Courses | ||
| APST 405 | Career Development and Planning | 2 |
| CMPL 402 | Excel | 2 |
| HRM 420 | Human Resource Management | 4 |
| HRM 470 | Human Resource Application in Today's Organizations | 4 |
| MGMT 566 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| MTH 504 | Statistics | 4 |
| or MGMT 569 | Budget Management | |
| Intermediate Courses | ||
| HRM 580 | Change Management | 4 |
| HRM 635 | Managing Conflict | 4 |
| LD 600 | Becoming an Effective Leader | 4 |
| MGMT 608 | Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace | 4 |
| Advanced Courses | ||
| HRM 660 | Recruitment, Selection, and Employee Development | 4 |
| HRM 680 | Compensation and Performance Management | 4 |
| HRM 710 | Law and Ethics in Human Resource Management | 4 |
| HRM 740 | Workplace Coaching | 4 |
| OPS 720 | Fundamentals of LEAN Process Improvement | 4 |
| Integrative Capstone | ||
| MGMT 795 | Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship | 4 |
| or MGMT 797 | Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Project | |
| or MGMT 798 | Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Electives
Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.
- Gain competency in the fundamentals of human resources management.
- Engage key concepts in organizational development.
- Explore psychosocial dimensions and their impact on individuals and organizations.
- Demonstrate awareness of and competency with diverse cultures in a global workforce.
- Analyze information effectively to guide evidence-based decision-making.
- Recognize and apply ethical principles and legal standards appropriate to human resources and business practice.
- Advance organizational objectives by deploying human resources knowledge in the context of strategic management.
Your Prior and Current Learning Counts
Many of our students can demonstrate college-level knowledge gained from military, workplace and volunteer-based training, and experiences. We are experts at helping students demonstrate learning and earning academic credit.
Opportunities for Airmen
The AU-ABC partnership between Air University and the UNH College of Professional Studies allows you to apply your CCAF Associate in Applied Science toward this online bachelor's degree. All CCAF degrees are transferable into this program.
Career Outcomes
Talk with your advisor to discuss how your program, experience, and goals align.