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Human Resource Management
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
An online bachelor’s degree in human resource management from University of Maryland Global Campus can open the door to a career in nearly any industry. Gain a comprehensive understanding of HR functions—such as resource planning; recruitment, selection, placement, and orientation of employees; training and career development; labor relations; performance appraisal and rewards programs; and development of personnel policies and procedures—in private- and public-sector settings. Additionally, you’ll explore the ways that human behavior, laws, labor relations, and diversity issues can intersect and affect a company’s culture and progress.
Program Highlights
- Apply business knowledge: Use best practices and ethical leadership skills to make effective business decisions.
- Evaluate working environments: Apply knowledge of human behavior, labor relations, and current laws and regulations.
- Design a rewards program: Develop a plan for a rewards program that aligns employee and organizational goals.
- Assess programs: Assess programs that foster employee and organizational learning and development.
- Understand diversity: Recognize and respond to the diversity of cultures and worldviews that inform human behavior.
- Utilize technology: Use technology to research, collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate data.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, HRMN 300)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 302)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 362)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 367)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 395)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 400)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 406) or (3 Credits, HRMN 410)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 364)
- (3 Credits, FINC 331)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 408)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 467)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 495)
Related Required Course
The following may be applied to general education requirements.
- (3 Credits, IFSM 300)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for opportunities in nearly every industry.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $318 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Business Administration
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
The online bachelor’s degree in business administration at UMGC is designed to help you compete for the jobs of today and tomorrow by building a comprehensive base of practical knowledge. This hands-on program can help you prepare for a variety of positions in management and operations for-profit, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations.
Program Highlights
- Drive strategy: Plan and communicate a shared vision for the organization that will drive strategy, assist with decision-making, and position the organization competitively.
- Lead effectively: Design and create management and leadership plans.
- Evaluate data: Evaluate qualitative and quantitative data.
- Develop policies: Develop, communicate, and implement policies and procedures to reduce cost and organizational risk and promote ethical practices.
- Build teams: Manage people, time, and resources by using effective employment practices, encouraging team building, and mentoring junior members of the staff.
- Encourage growth: Design and execute personal and employee development systems to enhance job performance and leadership skills.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, BMGT 110)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 220)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 221)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 364)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 365)
- (3 Credits, MRKT 310)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 380)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 300)
- (3 Credits, FINC 330)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 496)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 495)
Related Required Courses
The following required courses may be applied to general education requirements.
- (3 Credits, ECON 201)
- (3 Credits, ECON 203)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 300)
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for work in management and operations for nonprofit, for-profit, and public-sector organizations.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $318 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Human Resource Management
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
Gain the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to advance in the human resource field with the online undergraduate certificate in human resource management at University of Maryland Global Campus. You'll learn how to resolve problems in the workplace, approach employees with a sensitivity to cultural diversity, develop reward programs, and help employees reach their full potential.
Program Highlights
- Apply business knowledge: Learn about human behavior, labor relations, and employment law.
- Manage conflict: Practice using negotiation, facilitation, mediation, and arbitration.
- Rely on data: Research, collect, analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate about data.
- Identify issues: Diagnose problems within a real organization and propose solutions.
- Recognize diversity: Understand differences in cultures and world views that inform human behavior.
- Employ best practices: Create, implement, and assess programs that foster workforce development.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, BMGT 364)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 300)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 362)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 400)
- Two supporting electives chosen from the following:
- (3 Credits, BMGT 365)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 464)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 465)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 302)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 367)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 395)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 406)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 495)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you develop leadership capabilities, grow your people skills, and add value to your career.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $318 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.