Bachelor of Science
Employees: Usually the largest business expense
At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB), we offer an online bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a human resources emphasis. A degree in Business Management with an emphasis on human resources can lead to a responsible and fulfilling career. Hiring and retaining employees is critical in any business. Human resources professionals who carry out these functions are key to the success of their organizations.
Our flexibility is key to your success
An online human resources focus may be right for you if you have thought about a position in human resources but don’t know whether you have the time to acquire the necessary education. We make it possible for people who didn’t think they could complete a college degree to do exactly that. We have several options available, including a completely online degree program, a program that offers both online and on-campus courses, and hybrid classes that provide students the best of both—half online and half in-class. Contact us to learn more about the HR emphasis in our online Business Management BS degree program. Call 877-609-8889 or send an e-mail today.
Online HR training developed by experienced practitioners
This online human resources emphasis program, like all our business degree and diploma programs, is developed in consultation with experienced professionals in the field. Members of this Advisory Board know that successful HR specialists must be able to answer questions such as those below:
- How do you know which candidate is best for the job?
- What compensation package will make your company competitive?
- How do you train managers to avoid discrimination and harassment claims?
- What is your company’s responsibility when an employee quits?
- How do you prepare talented people for advancement?
Online courses in human resources that lead to a bachelor’s degree
Our online Business Management BS degree that emphasizes human resources provides students with the training they need to be able to answer questions such as those above. After two years of basic business courses, students take specialized classes in human resources topics such as:
- Organizational behavior
- Intercultural communications
- Art of persuasion
- Workplace legal issues
- Workplace diversity issues
- Compensation and employment
- Recruitment
- Employee retention
- Training and development
- Managing change
Options available to graduates who focus on human resources
Students are prepared for jobs in small businesses, large corporations, government agencies and non-profit organizations. HR specialists work in benefits, compensation, employee relations, employee training and development, conflict resolution and labor relations. In small operations, they may do everything. In large companies, they may specialize in one area. There are many opportunities for human resources professionals to learn new things as their careers progress.
Why online?
An online bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a human resources emphasis allows you to complete classes at your pace, according to your schedule. You don’t have to deal with expensive gas, child care and parking. And GU/MSB provides an unusual level of support for online learners, with a help desk, extensive online library and software that promotes contact between students and faculty. Online education has progressed greatly since its origins in 19th century correspondence courses. Learning from a distance does not mean that you never communicate with instructors or classmates.
Learn more about our online human resources emphasis
If you think that a Business Management: Human Resources bachelor’s degree program might be right for you, contact us to learn more. Call 877-609-8889 or send an e-mail to have your questions answered by one of our representatives.