BBA in Human Resources

Earn your business degree with an emphasis on the people driving every organization. Beyond your business core, this Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources prepares you for a role involving areas such as recruitment, compensation, benefits, and labor relations.

Position for a Move into Human Resources

Through online coursework designed for adult learners, the UMass Global Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources provides entry into the HR department of an organization. This BBA in Human Resources degree builds off our core business administration coursework encompassing global business, technology, ethics, processes, communication, and much more. Your emphasis will include four courses in human resources.

  • Human Resources Focus - As part of your HR emphasis, you’ll take two required HR courses and choose two courses in HR areas that interest you, such as performance improvement or conflict resolution.
  • Fewer Core Requirements = Faster Completion - The streamlined BBA core program of study allows you to finish your program more quickly, while in this case gaining essential knowledge of human resources.
  • Qualify for Various Positions - Your business knowledge coupled with HR specialization will qualify you for positions such as human resources specialists, compensation and benefits managers, training and development specialists, and more.

Next Session

Fall I (Aug 26, 2024)

Estimated Tuition

$500/Credit

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Program Benefits that Benefit You.

100% Online Coursework

At UMass Global, our BBA coursework is fully online, allowing you the flexibility to keep working while building the skills you need to succeed.

Credit for What You Know

 

We take pride in giving credit where credit is due, namely for any corporate training, military schooling, and professional certifications.

Real World Skills and Value

Our coursework is designed to be immediately relevant to your career. Many of our business school professors are also working professionals, ensuring relevance in today’s business environment.

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University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

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    Admission Requirements

    Applicants for this program must complete the formal application process and submit required documents. Documents required vary based on the number of transferable credits and include:

    0 - 11 TRANSFERABLE CREDITS

    • High school diploma or GED equivalent
    • Official high school transcript indicating the date of graduation

    12 OR MORE TRANSFERABLE CREDITS

    • A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
    • Provide official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended
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    Admissibility and minimum transfer credit awarded will be determined based on the Community College of the Air Force, SMART, AARTS or JST transcripts.

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    Only credits from regionally accredited institutions may be accepted in transfer. Failure to report any previous academic work at another college or university may be considered a violation of academic integrity.

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    BBA Degree Curriculum

    For students seeking our Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resources, be sure to explore all avenues to shorten the time necessary to earn your degree. These include transfer credit opportunities, credit for corporate training, credit for military schooling, and credit for earned industry certifications.

    • Bachelor degrees require students to complete a minimum of 120 semester units which include a combination of General Education requirements and program specific requirements. In the absence of sufficient transfer credit, students may need to take additional general electives to satisfy the 120 total units for the degree which a UMass Global Academic Advisor will help you evaluate.

       

      Code Course Name Credits
      Basic Skills 12
      ENGU103 Writing Communication I: Writing and Rhetoric 3
      ENGU 104 Written Communication II: Writing About Literature 3
      MATU 103 Applied Mathematics 3
      COMU 101 Public Speaking 1 3
      Quantitative reasoning 3
      Oral communication 3
      Breadth Requirements 24
      Humanities Select from 3 different areas: Communications, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Humanities, Liberal Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies 9
      Natural Sciences Select 6 credits 6
      Social Sciences Select from 3 different areas: Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Economics, History, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Political Science/Legal Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology 9
      Liberal Education Foundations 6
      LBSU 302 Information Fluency and Academic Integrity 3
      LBSU 304 Liberal Arts Core Foundations 3
      Total Credits 42
    • Lower-Division Core Requirements

       
      ACCU 201 Principles of Accounting I

      3
      ACCU 202 Principles of Accounting II

      3
      CSCU 200 Introduction to Computers and Data Processing

      3
      ECNU 201 Principles of Macroeconomics

      3
      ECNU 202 Principles of Microeconomics

      3
      MATU 203 Introduction to Statistics

      3
      Lower-Division Core Requirements Subtotal

      18
      Upper-Division Core Requirements

       
      COMU 410 Organizational Communication

      3
      FINU 305 Business Finance

      3
      MGTU 301 Principles of Management

      3
      MGTU 310 Legal Environment of Business

      3
      MGTU 400 Global Environment of Business

      3
      MGTU 315 Operations Management

      3
      MKTU 301 Principles of Marketing

      3
      MGTU 410 Strategic Management *

      3
      Upper-Division Core Requirements

      24
      Total Core Requirements 42
    • HRCU 406  Legal Issues in Human Resources

      3
      HRCU 445  Human Resource Studies

      3
      Select two from the following:

      6
           HRCU 350  Compensation and Benefits  
      HRCU 351
      		  Workforce Planning and Employment

       
          HRCU 352  Labor Relations  
      HRCU 353
      		  Performance Improvement

       
          HRCU 415  Becoming and HR Strategist  
      HRCU 430
      		  Conflict Resolution

       
         OLCU 350  Leadership and Professional Ethics  
      Total Credits

      12

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    Meet Our Faculty

    Laura Galloway

    business

    Laura Galloway, Ph.D.

    Associate Dean, Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Administration; Associate Professor, Organizational Leadership and Human Resources

    Specialty

    Organizational Leadership

    Human Resources Practitioner

    Management
    Evelina Atanassova

    business

    Evelina Atanassova Ph.D.

    Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Human Resources and Leadership

    Specialty

    Business

    Human Resources

    Organizational Leadership
    all business faculty
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    The flexibility is 100% my favorite thing. There are no deadlines. It means that if something does get in the way I don't get stressed about that.
    Colin G.
    BBA, Management and Organizational Leadership (MyPath)
    My desire to go back to school was personal. Both my mom and dad graduated from high school, and I’m the first in my family to go on for my college education. I want to be a positive role model for my children. I can do all three – work, family and school; I didn’t have to choose.
    Brandy C.
    MBA

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    If you’re interested in returning to school to earn your BBA in Human Resources with UMass Global, here are a few frequently asked questions.

    • A bachelor's degree in business administration with a focus on human resources opens the door to a variety of careers in the business world. Graduates can pursue roles such as HR Generalist, Recruitment Coordinator, Training and Development Manager, Compensation and Benefits Analyst, HR Consultant, and many more in basically any organization. This degree equips graduates with a versatile skill set, including strategic planning, human capital management, labor relations, and organizational behavior.

      If you seek to further specialize in HR and increase earning potential, you can also add an MBA in Human Resources.

    • Typically, bachelor’s programs require 120 credit hours, which translates to four years of full-time study for most students. At UMass Global, we believe our adult students bring valuable college credits to the table. That’s why we’ve created options for completing your BBA in Human Resources more quickly.
      • Generous Credit Transfer Policy — We have a flexible transfer policy that allows you to transfer up to 90 credits from previous college coursework, potentially reducing the number of resident credits you need to take to qualify for a UMass Global degree.
      • Multiple Starts per Year — UMass Global offers six start dates annually, so you can begin your studies whenever it works best for you. This flexibility also helps when scheduling required courses.
      • Accelerated Options — By taking two classes per session, you can potentially complete your BBA in Human Resources quicker than the traditional four-year timeframe.
      So, while the national standard suggests a four-year completion time, at UMass Global, your BBA in Human Resources could be closer than you think!
    • Yes, the Human Resources field is experiencing growth. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in human resources occupations is projected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. This growth is driven by the ongoing need for businesses to recruit employees, ensure compliance with changing labor laws, and focus on employee retention strategies.
    • While a general business degree provides broad knowledge across various business disciplines, a degree with an emphasis in human resources uses four courses to focus on managing employee relations and ensuring workforce efficiency, satisfaction, and productivity. It covers specialized areas such as recruitment strategies, performance management, employee development, compensation structures, and compliance with labor laws, providing a more focused career path in the HR field.

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