Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and Data Analysis – Human Resource Management

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

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Develop Skills That Are Relevant to Many Types of Businesses with Our BSBA in Human Resource Management Degree

Organizations depend on effective leaders who use management practices to support employees and daily operations. A business administration concentration in human resource (HR) management can help you become familiar with HR practices that employers often value. With Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration(BSBA) and Data Analysis – Human Resource Management degree, you can learn how leadership and HR skills work together. These skills are important in today’s job market.

The online business administration human resource degree combines core business courses with focused study in common HR practices that support employees and organizations across many modern industries. Specifically, an online bachelor’s in human resources degree looks at how HR supports employee well-being. It also allows you to study workplace structure and daily business operations.

In this 100% online BSBA – HR degree program, you can learn to lead the way in business, backed by an Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accreditation and a biblical worldview. The courses explore ethical decision-making, how organizations work, and common business challenges. These courses can help you understand how HR fits into everyday business operations.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and Data Analysis – Human Resource Management.

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Why Choose Liberty’s BSBA in HR Degree Online?

A bachelor’s degree in business administration looks at common challenges that businesses face. The BSBA – online HR degree also reviews how to manage people and daily operations effectively. General business skills are important, but HR knowledge is also key. It helps with employee benefits, workplace policies, and following regulations.

Without a background in HR and business management, organizations may struggle with employee benefits, legal requirements, and government regulations. With an HR-focused business curriculum, you can learn to use your knowledge in many places. These opportunities include businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Earning a BSBA in human resource management from a well-known university shows you have met key academic standards. This degree can help you build a solid foundation for a career in HR-related fields.

As a pioneer in distance education since 1985, Liberty has extensive experience in developing online programs that strike a balance between flexibility, affordability, and academic quality. With the BSBA – online HR degree, you can complete coursework from anywhere with an internet connection while following weekly deadlines. If you are interested in workplace culture, employee engagement, and professional growth, this program can help. It offers a business-focused way to support people in organizations.

What Will You Study in a Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management Degree?

Today’s global economy presents challenges for both employers and employees. In this program, you’ll study how organizations operate and manage their workforce. Online business courses introduce core topics that explain organizational structure, leadership, and responses to changing workforce needs.

Core and Supporting Business Disciplines

A business management degree covers leadership and administrative skills used in many industries. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration includes core business courses focused on leadership and operations. Core business classes address organizational ethics, microeconomics, and macroeconomics.

As a student in the BSBA – Human Resource Management program, you will study business computer applications and statistics. You will also explore organizational behavior, accounting, financial statement analysis, business law, and international business. Additional coursework covers corporate finance, marketing, operations management, strategic planning, and human resource fundamentals.

An online business degree may also support preparation for graduate study, including Liberty University’s online Master of Business Administration.

Human Resource Management Specialization

A human resource degree program blends core business studies with human resource coursework. Your HR coursework will look at wages, salaries, and pay structures. It will also explore how benefits programs and pay systems work in different organizations.

Additionally, you can enhance your communication skills with an HR-focused degree. This knowledge can help you understand and solve common management problems in employee relations and workplace planning. As part of the online HR management degree curriculum, you can also explore topics such as:

Business resource management
HR-focused project management
Professional development in human resources
Training and development programs

Potential Human Resource Career Opportunities

Human resource management programs focus on the needs of people and the workplace. These include employee relations, benefits administration, and workforce policies. With Liberty’s online BS in Business Administration in human resource management, you will survey important business principles.

With a business administration degree in human resource management, you may explore roles in many types of organizations. Career options vary based on experience, location, and employer needs. Examples include:

Executive recruiter
HR assistant
HR coordinator
Human resource specialist
Talent acquisition specialist

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional 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

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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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 our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
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 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 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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Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
Additional discount for veterans who serve 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)
Potential college credit for military training

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Frequently Asked Questions About an Online Bachelor’s in Human Resources Degree

What degree do you need to work in HR?

Liberty’s BSBA – online HR degree allows you to study general business principles while also focusing on employee relations and workplace policies. If you want to start a business or work in a company, any of our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration programs may be right for you.

However, if you want to earn a degree for a human resources management role, then consider a degree focused on human resource management. This focus will allow you to study HR topics in a wider business context. Specifically, you may explore how HR supports employees, teams, and daily business operations.

Do you need a degree to work in human resources?

While your need will depend on your employer, a degree in human resources may support your consideration for roles involving people-focused responsibilities that often require specialized knowledge. In most business fields, people understand that employees still need training to perform the specific job the company hired them to carry out.

Based on role and employer needs, responsibilities may include:

Advising on workplace rules and policies
Handling staffing issues
Planning employee benefit programs

– all of which Liberty’s online human resources degree will explore.

What are the functions of human resource management (HRM)?

Human resource management focuses on personnel practices that support organizations and employees. In many industries, HR professionals contribute to compliance efforts, benefits administration, and workplace policies that affect daily operations. With a degree in business administration and human resources, you can improve how organizations operate. You can also support the well-being of employees.

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 a 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 long does an HR degree take?

Liberty’s human resource degree is 120 credit hours. However, the total time it takes to complete the online BSBA in human resource management depends on several factors, such as:

Transfer Credits: The more credits you transfer in, the fewer courses you’ll need to complete.
Course Load: Taking more courses at once can help you complete your studies faster, which may reduce overall costs.
Academic Performance: Staying on track and passing courses the first time helps avoid extra expenses.
Life Experience: You may be eligible to earn additional college credit through transfer coursework or approved life experience.

Since these factors vary for each student, the best way to get an accurate timeline for you would be to apply right away. Then, our team can help you understand your options and find the most feasible path to completing your degree.

Can you get a human resources degree online?

Yes! Liberty’s BSBA – online human resources degree offers 100% online learning in 8-week courses. With no set login times or required intensives, this format allows you to earn a valuable credential.

You can do this without pausing your life or neglecting personal commitments. You can also confer your degree from the comfort of your home or anywhere with an internet connection. Liberty University has designed an online human resources degree that supports academic study alongside personal and professional commitments.

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