Bachelor of Science
Business—Human Resource Management
Degree Overview
Our online human resource degree will boost your HR career. The B.S. in Business—Human Resource Management will combine expertise in human resources with knowledge and skills in business and labor practices to set your HR career in motion. You will become an adept HR professional who may be eligible to take the exam for and earn your PHR certification.
Who the program is for:
- Experienced HR professionals who are seeking a bachelor's degree and the comprehensive HR body of knowledge to move up the HR career ladder.
This program will be flexible and adaptable to your schedule.
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What You’ll Learn — Areas of Study:
In this online human resource degree program, you’ll learn all the essential skills and knowledge needed. This program includes eight domains of study and completion of a professional portfolio.
- Human Resources Management
- Foundations
- Liberal Arts
- Business Law and Ethics
- Marketing and Business Communications
- Finance, Accounting, and Information Technology
- Organizational Behavior and Management
- Economics, Global Business and Quantitative Analysis
This program covers the six categories that make up the HR Body of Knowledge established by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI).
Total Program: 120 Competency Units (credit equivalents)
Less: any competency units waived through transfer of prior college credits.
Note: Your prior college experience may waive some degree requirements.
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Answers to your questions
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- Is WGU respected among businesses?
- Can I accelerate my progress?
- How will I complete my degree?
Is WGU respected among businesses?
Yes, WGU is highly respected. WGU developed its programs with significant input from experts and business leaders who serve on our Business Program Council. Our National Advisory Board consists of major corporations and foundations that provide ongoing support and advice to the university, including Google, Microsoft, and Oracle, among others. Our emphasis on developing highly competent graduates is one of the key reasons for our business support.
Can I accelerate my progress?
As a WGU student you progress through your program by passing assessments. In consultation with your mentor, you set the pace at which you prepare for and take the assessments. Consequently, some WGU students with strong academic or career experience in the field are able to go faster than the standard rate of progress. However, doing so isn’t easy. Many of the assessments are quite challenging, and students sometimes overestimate the knowledge they possess when they enter a program. On the other hand, a highly-motivated, self-disciplined individual is precisely the kind of student who does well at WGU. Speak to an Enrollment
Counselor to discuss whether you’re the kind of student who might go faster.
How will I complete my degree?
As a WGU student, you take and complete assessments. You’ll prepare for your assessments by engaging various learning resources including textbooks, web tutorials, and courses. You will determine what learning resources are best for you in consultation with your mentor using your personalized Academic Action Plan (AAP). You can learn more by exploring the WGU Experience.
Speak to an Enrollment Counselor who can explain this program in greater depth.
