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FlexPath lets you finish the degree you started, with a bachelor’s in business in 12 months for $10,000.*
Assumes accelerated pace. Price varies by your pace and transfer credits. Other fees apply.
Classes Start January 13th
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Bachelor's in Human Resource Management program highlights
Aligned with industry standards
We partner with employers, key professional organizations, and an external advisory council to design programs that align with industry standards.
Reduce your tuition by $8,000
Enroll in a qualified program, apply for a $8K scholarship, and meet the eligibility requirements.
Get ahead with Sophia Learning
Sophia Learning, Capella’s external partner, offers low-cost, self-paced general-education courses designed to be completed in 60 days for $329 per course.
Online education. Two ways.
We offer two competency-based online learning formats—GuidedPath and FlexPath. Not sure which to choose? Our Path Finder Quiz can help you decide.
93% of our bachelor’s in business alumni would recommend Capella.
Source: Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2017–2018
Real-world coursework
Every assignment has a purpose. You’ll be challenged to think differently and apply what you learn in the courseroom to the work you do every day in your career.
Cost & learning formats
We know you’re busy—you need a learning experience tailored to your
life, not the other way around. That's why Capella offers two 100%
competency-based, online learning formats to best fit your needs.
Which learning format is right for you? Take our Path Finder Quiz.
A more structured learning format with an active peer community and
faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the
deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
$18,495–$39,306*
MAX TRANSFER CREDITS–TYPICAL TRANSFER CREDITS
$357 per 1000-2000 level credit $411 per 3000-4000 level credit,
180 total quarter credits,
135 max transfer credits
A self-paced learning format that puts you in control. Take courses
at your own speed, and move on to the next course whenever you’re
ready.
- Take unlimited courses (up to two at a time) per 12-week billing session
- 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
- Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
- Pay a flat tuition fee per session*
$10,000–$25,000*
ACCELERATED PACE–TYPICAL PACE
$2,500 per 12-week billing session,
90 total program points,
68 max transfer points
*This is only an estimate, using general program
pricing. Your price may be higher or lower depending on
your specialization, transfer credits, tuition discounts, and (in
FlexPath) the speed at which you move through the program. Fees,
including application fees and resource kits, are not included in
this estimate. The GuidedPath prices show the tuition you would pay
if you brought in the average number of transfer credits or the
maximum allowed transfer credits. The FlexPath prices show the
tuition you would pay if you brought in an average number of
transfer credits and you moved at the speed of a typical FlexPath
student or as quickly as the fastest FlexPath students (90th
percentile). New or recently revised programs base their estimate on
comparable programs. Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is not
available for FlexPath.
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Low-cost gen-ed courses
Our external partner, Sophia Learning, offers a low-cost way to earn gen-ed credits.
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Bachelor's in Human Resource Management sample courses
Our human resource management bachelor's degree includes topics on
staffing organizations, developing employees, maintaining a fair
compensation system, establishing policy, and meeting the future needs
of your organization.
| BUS4043 * |
Compensation and Benefits Management
In this course, learners focus on theories related to compensation
and reward systems in organizations and the practices used to create
and maintain these systems. Course competencies include creating a
base benefit plan, evaluating incentive programs, and analyzing the
effects of laws and regulatory agencies on compensation and benefits
strategies. Learners also demonstrate a working knowledge of social
and legal issues pertaining to compensation and of the skills
organizations need to maintain competitive HR functions.
Prerequisite(s): BUS3040.
|
6 quarter credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS4044 * |
Legal Issues in Human Resource Management
In this course, learners identify the scope and purpose of the legal
framework of an enterprise. Learners analyze the effects of legal
issues on an organization’s human resource management function.
Learners also create strategies for managing legal issues and identify
ways to implement them.
Prerequisite(s): BUS3040.
|
6 quarter credits |
| BUS4045 * |
Recruiting, Retention, and Development
This course focuses on strategies for recruiting, selecting, and
retaining top talent in support of the strategic needs of an
organization. Learners analyze talent and acquisition strategies
within the context of laws and regulations and explore current
recruitment and selection techniques.
Prerequisite(s): BUS3040.
|
6 quarter credits |
| BUS4046 * |
Employee and Labor Relations
This course focuses on the dynamics of creating a mutually beneficial
relationship between employer and employee. Topics include maintaining
legal compliance and cultivating positive employee morale. Learners
analyze and explain factors that affect the relationships between
employees and organizations and how workplace policies can influence
ethically and legally sound human resource management practices.
Learners also examine and describe the impact of labor unions on the
organization.
Prerequisite(s): BUS3040, BUS4045.
|
6 quarter credits |
| BUS4047 * |
Employee Training and Development
In this course, learners assess and apply strategies of building
effective training solutions that support an organization’s human
resource management goals. Learners identify business strategies that
lead to measurable and meaningful performance results, and gain and
practice a deeper understanding of learning organizations.
Prerequisite(s): BUS3040.
|
6 quarter credits |
What you’ll learn
- Help businesses run smoothly
- Leverage technology solutions
- Sharpen your people skills
- Define your vision
- Be a leader in ethics
- Reduce your tuition by $8,000
Faculty & support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Faculty
Our courses are taught by distinguished faculty members who hold top credentials and have hands-on expertise in their fields. They know what you need to know today.
Enrollment counselors
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Advisors
Advisors know the details of your program. Got questions about courses? Instructors? Resources? Advisors have answers.
Tutoring
Need help with a particular topic? Struggling with a concept? We offer subject matter experts and one-on-one support for academic skills and specific subjects.
Human Resource Management career insights
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BS HRM professional paths
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our
BS in Business Human Resource Management degree.
Related job titles to explore*
- Human resources manager
- Human resources generalist
- Human resources specialist
- Human resources coordinator
- Human resource analyst
- Talent acquisition manager
- Recruiter
- Human resources assistant
- Compensation analyst
- Human resources analyst
- Human resources business partner
- Human resources associate
Employment settings to explore
- Land-based or online college or university
- Hospital
- Government - local, state, and federal
- Accounting, Tax, and Payroll Services
- Manufacturing organizations
- Insurance carriers
- Human services agency
- Professional service providers
- Hotel and other travel accommodation providers
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
Three career paths to explore with a BS in Human Resource Management
While the human resources field offers a variety of career paths and focus areas, here some of the more common paths:
Demonstrate your expertise in staffing an organization, recruiting and training effective employees, maintaining a fair and equitable compensation system, and establishing human resource policies and procedures.
Prepare for roles as human resources coordinator, human resources specialist, or human resources manager for land-based or online colleges and universities, health care organizations, or human service agencies.
Apply your business savvy and human resources knowledge in an effective and integrated manner by building constructive relationships between employees and the organization.
Prepare to explore roles as a human resources business partner or human resources manager for health care organizations or insurance agencies.
Provide advice and expertise to organizations in all sectors and help guide in virtually every aspect of their employees’ performance.
Prepare to seek positions as a consultant for a firm or independently for large or small companies, government or nongovernment organizations, health care organizations, or local, national, or global entities.
Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes, and Capella does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, or other career growth.
Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes, and Capella does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, or other career growth.
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