Quick facts about the Herzing University Bachelor of Science in Human Resources program
| Accreditation | IACBE accredited,1 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| Format | 100% online courses you can take at home, with your choice of a capstone or internship to conclude the program |
| Curriculum | Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)-aligned curriculum2 |
| Transfer credit | Transfer up to 91 approved credits from prior college courses |
| QuickPaths | Earn dual credit towards an MBA program; transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University |
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Begin a career path rooted in empathy, growth and heart as an HR professional
The Bachelor of Science in Human Resources degree is a 122-credit undergraduate program which prepares you for a career as an HR manager or specialist. The online degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in HR management, employment and labor law, compensation and benefits, training and development, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and much more.
Turn your passion for people into a rewarding career path. Take the first step into the field of human resources and begin building better workplaces. Our university exists to help make your impactful career possible.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
You can take classes during the day or in the evening. We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
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Bachelor of Science in Human Resources
On Campus OnlineThis program prepares individuals to apply integrated training, organizational development, career planning, and counseling skills to the design, management, and evaluation of programs to improve individual productivity, employability, job satisfaction, and organizational effectiveness. The program includes instruction in psychology, organizational behavior, principles of adult education, occupational counseling, skill testing and evaluation, program design, consulting practice, organizational development, and applications for issues such as training, management development, customer service, and lean management.
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Everything went by quickly, and I’m so excited to begin my new career in HR as a grad!
Kyia Burks Lankford
Business Student | Minneapolis CampusHerzing is a place where I felt welcome. It offered me a unique educational experience as someone whose parents didn’t attend college.
Donnye Ramirez-Diaz
Business Student | Atlanta CampusThe people. There's always someone available for you to talk to.
Dayna Darensburg
Business Student | New Orleans CampusI love Herzing University and I’m proud to be a part of the Herzing family. I chose the human resource management program because I have always been interested in a career in human resources.
Kriandra Magee
Business Student | Online CampusI knew I always wanted to work with people. I had worked in human resources before earning my degree which helped me understand and gain a passion for the career. I knew that I wanted something more for myself, so rather than going somewhere and being viewed as another number, I picked Herzing.
Amanda Ortiz
Business Student | Kenosha CampusAccreditation & Disclosures
1. The Business Division at Herzing University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please refer to our IACBE member status page.
2. The Herzing University Bachelor of Science in Human Resources has been approved by SHRM as being aligned to SHRM’s curriculum guidelines.
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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