Undergraduate

Human Resource Management

Develop a strong foundation for business, employee development, and organizational performance.

2026

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Location

Online

Courses

26*

Credit

120 hrs.*

Full-time

Varies (Transfer up to 90 credits)

Part-time

Varies (Transfer up to 90 credits)

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College of Professional Studies

The online Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management at the University of New Hampshire provides a strong foundation for business, employee development, and organizational performance. Students examine change management, conflict resolution, diversity, and the psychosocial forces that shape workplace culture. Coursework prepares students to be able to drive strategic talent initiatives across business, nonprofit, and public-sector settings.

Graduates will be prepared for careers that allow them to contribute to strategic advancement in business settings, in both the public and nonprofit sectors.

*Number of courses and course credit hours may vary, please reach out to your academic advisor for exact requirements.

College of Professional Studies

What is Human Resource Management?

The Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management provides a strong foundation in business essentials with specialization in the areas of employee development and organizational performance. Studies include the fundamentals for H.R. professionals, as well as explorations in the management of change, conflict, diversity, and in the psychosocial dimension of organizations. Graduates will be prepared for careers that allow them to contribute to strategic advancement in business settings, in the nonprofit sector, and in the public sphere.

Why study Human Resource Management at UNH College of Professional Studies?

Our B.S. in Human Resource Management is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today's evolving workplaces. The SHRM curriculum guidelines are part of SHRM’s Academic Initiative to define HR education standards taught in university business schools and help universities develop degree programs that follow these standards. The alignment of the BS in HRM to SHRM, highlights the relevance of our curriculum in preparing you to excel in your role as HR professionals. Having the relevant competencies is essential to developing and implementing world-class HR strategies. This program combines business essentials with employee development and organizational performance.

“Human Resources has shifted from personnel management and administrative tasks to managing employee engagement and strengthening culture. The use of technology and people analytics has further driven HR towards thought leadership, helping to create a more strategic partnership within organizations. This makes the HR field attractive to those seeking complexity, diversity, and empowerment in their career path.” - Lisa Byars ‘22, B.S. Human Resource Management

Potential Career Areas

Compensation and Benefits Manager
Human Resources Manager
Training and Development Manager
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Equal Opportunity Representative and Officer
Human Resources Specialist
Compensation Specialist

Curriculum & Requirements

Program Description

Degree Plan

This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.

Sample Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
APST 405	Career Development and Planning	2
CMPL 402	Excel	2
ENG 420	The Writing Process	4
HRM 420	Human Resource Management	4
General Education Course		4
	Credits	16
Spring
COM 460	Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics	4
CRIT 501	Introduction to Critical Inquiry	4
MTH 402 or MTH 504 or MTH 510	Math for Our World or Statistics or Pre-Calculus	4
MGMT 566	Organizational Behavior	4
	Credits	16
Second Year
Fall
COM 480	Visual Communication	4
HRM 470	Human Resource Application in Today's Organizations	4
MTH 504 or MGMT 569	Statistics or Budget Management	4
General Education Course		4
	Credits	16
Spring
HRM 580	Change Management	4
MGMT 608	Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace	4
General Education Course		4
Elective		4
	Credits	16
Third Year
Fall
CRIT 602	Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking	4
HRM 635	Managing Conflict	4
HRM 680	Compensation and Performance Management	4
Elective		4
	Credits	16
Spring
HRM 660	Recruitment, Selection, and Employee Development	4
HRM 710	Law and Ethics in Human Resource Management	4
LD 600	Becoming an Effective Leader	4
Elective		4
	Credits	16
Fourth Year
Fall
HRM 740	Workplace Coaching	4
OPS 720	Fundamentals of LEAN Process Improvement	4
Elective		4
Elective		4
	Credits	16
Spring
MGMT 795 or MGMT 797 or MGMT 798	Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship or Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Project or Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience	4
Elective		4
	Credits	8
	Total Credits	120

Requirements for the Program

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits

Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at UNH

Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 is required for conferral*

Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program

Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.

*GPA: Major and any state certification GPA requirements may be higher and are indicated in program details.

A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major coursework. Some programs may have higher grade requirements for Major coursework as noted in the Major requirements section below. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor, and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor. Please note that Option requirements are considered part of the Major. Students must complete 16 upper-level credits in majors within the College of Professional Studies, Online.

General Education Program Requirements

A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.

All General Education requirements must be taken prior to the capstone.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ENG 420	The Writing Process	4
COM 460	Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics	4
COM 480	Visual Communication	4
CRIT 501	Introduction to Critical Inquiry	4
Select one of the following:		4
MTH 402	Math for Our World
MTH 504	Statistics
MTH 510	Pre-Calculus
Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems		4
Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World		4
Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression		4
CRIT 602	Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking	4
IDIS 601A	Interdisciplinary Seminar: Being Happy	4
or IDIS 601B	Interdisciplinary Seminar: Business of Beer
or IDIS 601C	Interdisciplinary Seminar: Paranormal Activities
Total Credits		40

Writing Program Requirements

All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ENG 420	The Writing Process
One Writing Intensive course in the Major
One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above
One Additional Writing Intensive Course

Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.

Major Requirements

Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses along with CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDIS 601 . Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Major in Human Resource Management
Foundation Courses
APST 405	Career Development and Planning	2
CMPL 402	Excel	2
HRM 420	Human Resource Management	4
HRM 470	Human Resource Application in Today's Organizations	4
MGMT 566	Organizational Behavior	4
MTH 504	Statistics	4
or MGMT 569	Budget Management
Intermediate Courses
HRM 580	Change Management	4
HRM 635	Managing Conflict	4
LD 600	Becoming an Effective Leader	4
MGMT 608	Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace	4
Advanced Courses
HRM 660	Recruitment, Selection, and Employee Development	4
HRM 680	Compensation and Performance Management	4
HRM 710	Law and Ethics in Human Resource Management	4
HRM 740	Workplace Coaching	4
OPS 720	Fundamentals of LEAN Process Improvement	4
Integrative Capstone
MGMT 795	Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship	4
or MGMT 797	Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Project
or MGMT 798	Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience
Total Credits		60

Electives

Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Gain competency in the fundamentals of human resources management.
Engage key concepts in organizational development.
Explore psychosocial dimensions and their impact on individuals and organizations.
Demonstrate awareness of and competency with diverse cultures in a global workforce.
Analyze information effectively to guide evidence-based decision-making.
Recognize and apply ethical principles and legal standards appropriate to human resources and business practice.
Advance organizational objectives by deploying human resources knowledge in the context of strategic management.

Course Highlights

Human Resource Management
Human Resource Application in Today’s Organizations
Law and Ethics in Human Resource Management
Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace
Change Management
Workplace Coaching
Recruitment, Selection, and Employee Development
Compensation and Performance Management
…and more

Key Benefits of UNH CPS Online

Advantages

100% online courses – Learn from anywhere with flexible scheduling.
8-week terms – Move toward your goals faster.
Affordable tuition – Among the lowest in New England and nationwide.
Nationally ranked – Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and Best Online Bachelor’s for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report.
Regionally accredited – By the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE).
Generous transfer credit policy – About 89% of our students transfer in; we specialize in maximizing your previous college coursework and other college-level learning.
Credit for prior learning – Earn credit for relevant work experience, military training, and other learning outside the classroom.
Rolling admissions – Apply anytime and start in the term that works for you.
No GMAT or GRE required – Streamlined admissions process.
Expert faculty – Instructors are subject matter experts who share real-world experience to help you apply what you learn to your career goals.
Career advising for life – Available to all students, alumni, and even prospective students exploring their options.

Transfer Pathway

Whether you completed your associate degree or took a few courses, we have experience working with community college students nationwide and we are experts at maximizing your transfer credits. We are proud of our formal partnerships to support community college graduates through our Transfer Pathways.

Students pursuing an associate degree at a New Hampshire community college are encouraged to explore our Transfer Pathway below.

B.S. Human Resource CCSNH Transfer Pathway

Admissions Requirements

Completion of our free, online application for admission
High school diploma, completion of a high school education in a homeschool setting under state law, or demonstrate high school equivalency.
- Successful completion of one of the following exams will be required for demonstrating high school equivalency: the GED, HiSET, or TASC

Curriculum Aligned With the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

"HR professionals serve the critical role in helping to accelerate business results through human capital, organizational culture, leadership development and building collaboration among other priorities. We aligned our curriculum to SHRM as a way to develop our HR students’ expertise to enhance their performance in helping to create value in their organizations. It is our way of ensuring our students are prepared to succeed in their professional roles."

– Sunil Ramlall, Business Program Director at UNH College of Professional Studies

Opportunities for Airmen

Finish Your Bachelor's Degree With the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)

The AU-ABC partnership between Air University and the UNH College of Professional Studies allows you to apply your CCAF Associate in Applied Science toward this online bachelor's degree. All CCAF degrees are transferable into this program.

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Credit for What you Know

Your Prior Learning Counts

Many of our students can demonstrate college-level knowledge gained from military, workplace and volunteer-based training, and experiences. We are experts at helping students demonstrate learning and earning academic credit.

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