BS in Business Administration - Human Resource Management

120

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Become a Valuable Resource in Any Business with Our BSBA in Human Resource Management Degree

Any good manager knows that a business’s most valuable asset is its people. Making sure that employees’ benefits are managed effectively helps make the day-to-day operation move forward without a hitch. With Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and Data Analysis – Human Resource Management, you can develop the tools to manage business needs while keeping your employees happy and effective.

At Liberty, we are committed to helping you meet this task head-on with confidence and excellence. With our online human resources degree, you will have the balance of leadership expertise and best practices in human resources in business. Our 100% online HR management degree is designed to help you build up an organization from the foundation of ethical business practice and effective human resource management.

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Why Choose Liberty’s BS in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Human Resource Management Degree Online?

A bachelor’s in business administration – human resource management degree can prepare you for many unique challenges that businesses and organizations face. While every professional learns some skills and techniques in business management, human resources skills are a critical missing piece in most professionals’ toolsets. Without having an HR and business management background, organizations in every industry may struggle with employee benefits, government compliance, and many legal requirements. By developing business resource management skills for HR, you can be an asset for almost any business, government agency, or nonprofit.

If you have a business management major in human resources, you can take advantage of new opportunities opening up in the field. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that the job market for human resource managers will increase by 9% between 2020 and 2030, which is faster than the average across all occupations. With an average salary of $121,220 in 2020, a career in human resources can be well-paying and rewarding.*

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Having a bachelor’s degree that has met rigorous accreditation requirements may give you an advantage as you seek career opportunities in the human resources field. As a pioneer in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to develop an online degree program that blends flexibility and affordability with academic excellence. When you choose Liberty for your online human resources degree, you choose a university with a tradition of excellence in online education.

If you are looking for a human resources distance learning program, you need options that will give you the credentials you need while not disrupting your life. Liberty’s 100% online format is designed to let you work on your coursework at any time of day and wherever you need.

You want more than a career — you want to make an impact. With our degree in business administration and human resource management, you can gain the knowledge and training you need to lead and influence employees in your organization.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Human Resources Managers: Occupational Outlook Handbook (viewed online Mar. 4, 2022). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

What Will You Study in Our BSBA – Human Resource Management Degree?

Today’s global economy presents many challenges and opportunities for both employers and employees. Our online business classes can help equip you with the training you need to meet the changing demands of the workforce. As an HR manager, you will need to understand wages and salaries and incorporate human resources knowledge with sound judgment. In this role, you will offer both you and your organization the most effective and efficient compensation and benefits system.

With a core of business management online courses and specialized HR courses, you will be prepared to enter the market as a qualified HR professional.

You can develop skills in other important areas of business as well, such as:

Managing other business resources
Professional development
Project management
Training and development

As a BSBA – human resources student, you will study intermediate business computer applications, statistics, and organizational behavior. You will also study accounting, analyze financial statements, explore business law, and dive into a study of international business. From there, this online business degree in human resource management covers corporate finance, business management, marketing, the fundamentals of HR, strategic planning, and operations management. In addition, the core section of this degree teaches organizational ethics, microeconomics, and macroeconomics.

In addition to core business courses, this degree program offers you the opportunity to learn more about human resources management. In the human resource section of this degree, you will study employee and labor relations, compensation management, and workforce planning. The HR specialization is rounded out by studies in human resource development.

This online business degree is also an excellent stepping stone towards earning a Master of Business Administration, which is also offered online at Liberty University.

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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

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Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of an unofficial high school transcript and our High School Self-Certification Form.
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit an unofficial high school transcript with a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and unofficial high school transcript with a High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between business management and human resource management?

A business management degree generally covers topics and skills needed for any business leadership or administration setting. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration contains a business management core that can help prepare you for these leadership roles. Human resource management is focused on the tools, techniques, and best practices for handling personnel and benefits.

As business management is more general in its approach, most degrees in this area do not contain more than a few courses that focus on HR-specific skills. Liberty’s online BS in Business Administration – Human Resource Management has these human administration resources and business management skills in one degree. With this HR area of study, you will be prepared for general management as well as specialized HR roles.

Do I need human resources or business administration for my career?

If you want to run a business or enter the corporate business market, then any of our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration tracks will provide the skills you need. If you want to earn a marketable degree for a human resources management role, then you need to earn a human- resources-focused degree. This degree will not only cover the basics of HR in business but give you specialized expertise in the human resources field.

What do you do with a human resources degree?

Having a human resources degree can open doors to HR positions that you may not qualify for without a specialized credential. In most fields of business, there is an understanding that most people will need some training to do the specific job you’re hired to do.

But with a business administration concentration in human resource management, you can show employers that you are ready to hit the ground running. You may not need as much training in HR systems, skills, and processes, so you can be better prepared to step right into the role of:

Consulting managers equal opportunity and sexual harassment compliance
Handling staffing issues
Planning and coordinating employee benefit programs
…and many other important HR tasks!

Why choose human resource management?

If you want to work with specialists to help a business use its resources to grow and thrive, human resources can be a fulfilling and rewarding career for you. You can be the most valuable expert to a company, government agency, or non-profit to help them navigate compliance law and benefits. Without an expert like you, most companies will be hamstrung by waste, fines, and poor employee morale.

With Liberty’s business administration management and human resources degree, you can be a critical part of improving the work and quality of life of everyone in your organization. Liberty’s business and human resources degree can help you get there.

How much does an HR degree cost?

The total cost of our BSBA major in human resource management depends on a variety of factors – including how many credits you’re transferring in, how many courses you’re comfortable with taking at one time, and how well you do in those courses. Though we can give you a more accurate estimate of what our human resources degree online would cost if you request information, there are a few basics of tuition to be aware of.

Our 120-credit-hour bachelor’s in human resources degree online is billed at a rate of $390 per credit hour for full-time students and $455 per credit hour for part-time students. If you are a current or former member of the armed forces, you are eligible for our discounted military rate of $250 per credit hour. An additional discount is available for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder.

Is a human resource degree worth it?

In our opinion, yes – a bachelor’s in human resource degree is a worthwhile commitment that can serve you well for years to come. Not only can our BSBA in HRM equip you with valuable knowledge, it can also prepare you for a well-paying and in-demand career. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, human resource managers earned an average of $121,220 in 2020.* Demand for this profession is also projected to grow 9% by 2030.*

Can you get a human resources degree online?

Yes! Liberty’s online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Human Resource Management degree is offered 100% online in convenient 8-week courses with no set login times and no required intensives – allowing you to earn a career-enhancing credential without putting your life on hold, neglecting personal commitments, or moving away from the comfort of home. This online human resources degree is designed to enhance your life and compliment it, not control it.

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