BS in Human Resource Management

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Total Courses

$371

Cost Per Credit

4 years

Average Completion*

15–18 hours

Weekly Course Effort

Make your mark in the dynamic field of human resources with a specialized degree that puts the power of Purdue behind you. Our human resource management degree offers the online flexibility and industry-leading curriculum you need to become a strategic partner in any organization.

Earn an Online HR Degree Employers Respect: Unlock 100% online learning built for working adults.
Launch or Advance Your Career: Prepare for high-demand roles, including HR manager, training & development specialist, compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialist, and more.
Master Core HR Functions: Build expertise in talent acquisition, compensation, workplace law, labor relations, and data-driven decision-making.
Prepare for Industry Certification: Gain a competitive edge with a curriculum designed to prepare you for elite certifications such as the SHRM-CP.
Customize Your Expertise: Tailor your degree with electives in global business, finance, marketing, or information systems to match your specific career goals.

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The human resources program aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM’s) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.

Military Transfer Credit

Servicemembers and veterans, get the recognition you deserve and earn your degree faster with our PME2Degree^® program. Use our Military Transfer Credit Estimator to see how much of your occupational and military training counts as college credit.

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The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Your coursework is designed to help you stay ahead in the global workforce. Beyond the core HR essentials, you have the flexibility to customize your HR management degree with open elective credits, allowing you to bridge the gap between human resources and your specific career interests.

All courses are updated regularly by our dedicated curriculum department and advisory board to ensure they reflect the most recent developments in the field.

Sample Courses

Conflict Management and Team Dynamics
Organizational Behavior
Strategic HRM: Analytics and Business Decision-Making
Talent Acquisition and Management
Workplace Law, Labor Relations, and HR Risk Management

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Core Courses

Major Courses

Elective Courses

Total Courses

180

Total Quarter Credits

1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours

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How It Works

Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See Notes and Conditions below.

You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.

Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

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We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Complete your master’s degree sooner with a graduate program pathway. It weaves graduate-level courses into your bachelor’s program, giving you a jump on your master’s degree requirements. You’ll save on time and tuition compared with finishing both programs separately.

Plus, your degrees don’t have to be in the same fields. You can customize your academic journey to support your career goals and interests. To learn more, view the University Catalog or connect with an Advisor.

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Earn Credit for Prior Coursework and Experience

The average bachelor's degree student pays $15k and takes 2.3 years to complete their degree.

Get the Credit You Deserve

Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.

Transfer Credits

Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.

Prior Work Experience Reduction

You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.

Financial Aid

Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.

Grants and Loans

Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.

Corporate Partner Benefits

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.

Military Tuition Reduction

Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.

Prior Military Experience

Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military graduate was awarded 62% of the credits needed for an associate and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.

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Describe a time you identified a risk to employee engagement or retention. What actions did you propose or take, and what impact did they have?
Give an example of a time you contributed to or designed a recruitment or selection process. How did you ensure the process was both effective and free from bias?
Tell me about a time you introduced a new or innovative sourcing strategy for leadership roles. What was your approach, and what impact did it have?
Describe a time when you used HR metrics, data, or analytics to inform a decision or recommendation. What data did you use, and how did it influence the outcome?
Give an example of a time you handled a complex employee relations issue, such as a harassment complaint, performance concern, or disciplinary action. What process did you follow, and how did you ensure impartiality?

Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
Employee Relations
Auditing
Performance Management
Project Management
Applicant Tracking Systems
Talent Management
Talent Acquisition
Employee Onboarding
Labor Law
Leadership
Customer Service
Problem Solving
Operations
MS Office

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Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

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Faculty publications in 2024–2025

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Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, August 2025. 2024–2025 academic year.

NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.

Completion Time and Average Net Price: Cost and completion times for individual programs may vary. Average institutional completion time for Purdue Global degree students who graduated in the 2022–2023 academic year. Average net price reflects all institutional-level charges for all graduates, including those who transferred to Purdue Global, after application of scholarships, tuition reductions, grants (including federal Pell grants for undergraduate students), employer tuition assistance, and/or military tuition assistance. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023.

Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.

Employment and Career Advancement: Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement or career advancement. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, and opportunities for employment.

Graduate Program Pathways: To start a Graduate Program Pathway, students should consult with their Student Advisor to confirm eligibility. Not all Graduate Program Pathways are available on all tracks, and some may require students to meet academic standards to continue taking graduate courses in their bachelor’s degree program. Visit the University Catalog for more information.

Job Growth—Human Resources: Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Human Resources Managers, on the Internet at www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.

Prior Learning Credit Savings – Bachelor's: Purdue Global online bachelor’s degree students who graduated in 2024–2025 and applied eligible prior learning (transfer, experiential, or credit by exam) credits received an average of 85 credits toward their degree. Purdue Global does not guarantee transferability of credit. See University Catalog for the Prior Learning policy. Source: Office of Reporting and Analysis, 2024–2025 academic year.

Three-Week Trial: Students who inform Purdue Global they do not wish to pursue the program during the 3-week trial will not be charged. Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial, and will need to meet other specific requirements. Classes will be applied toward a degree if satisfactorily completed and students select to continue their studies at Purdue Global. No credits are earned if the student withdraws during the introductory period (3 weeks for new qualifying undergraduate students), which begins day one of the first term. Graduate programs not included. Additional terms may apply to international and non-U.S. citizen students. For further information, see the University Catalog.

Online Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management