B.S. in Human Resource Management

Be Equipped to Excel Through Regent’s Human Resources Program

Ready to take your people skills to the next level? Regent’s ACBSP-accredited Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management will provide you with an understanding of how the recruitment, development, and retention of employees contribute to an organization’s strategic goals. You’ll study various compensation and benefits plans, and learn how to apply professional, ethical, and responsible entrepreneurial behaviors to management and human resources situations. You can pursue this human resource management program online or at our beautiful campus in Virginia Beach.

Locations: On Campus, Online

Total Credit Hours: 120

Next Session Start: January 13, 2025

Approved Degree Plan: Download PDF

SHARPEN YOUR HR SKILLS

Explore strategic recruiting, the hiring process, employee orientation, leadership onboarding, retention programs, and the employee lifecycle.

BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION

Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field.

Explore Scholarships

Explore exciting scholarship opportunities such as academic merit scholarships, honors college scholarships, and more! Learn about the scholarships for on-campus incoming freshmen: the $10,000 Freedom Scholarships, $4,000 Homeschool Scholarships and $4,000 Private School Scholarships. Explore all scholarships.

ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE

Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for four years (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023). Our programs have also ranked as the #1 Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Virginia 11 years in a row (2013-2023). Experience the Regent difference through our Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management degree program.

Learn more about undergraduate student achievement here.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

Regent's Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business program is a member of ACSBP.

Regent University is ranked one of the top 10 best human resources degree programs | Intelligent.com

Regent University Ranked #13 of 30 Best Online Bachelor’s in Human Resources Degree Programs | EDsmart, 2020

Career Opportunities

On completing the B.S. in Human Resource Management degree program, you can:

Create training and development plans that support employee development.
Identify innovative and customer-driven personnel solutions.
Effectively respond to changing and complex employment laws.

Career Opportunities

Compensation & Benefits Manager
Employee Assistance Plan Manager
Employment & Recruitment Specialist
Human Resource Generalist
Human Resource Manager
Labor Relations Specialist

$121Thousand

Median annual wage for human resources managers Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020

Featured Courses

Featured Courses
Code	Name	Credits
ACCT 205	Introduction to Accounting	3	Provides a comprehensive presentation of financial accounting principles and practices. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of financial statements, the basic framework and contents of these reports, and the preparation process.
BUSN 240	Marketing Principles	3	Exploration of principles and activities in the commercial enterprise including topics such as product, price, promotion, place/channel, competition, company, and communication.
BUSN 250	Business Leadership & Communication	3	Examines from a Christian perspective, foundational leadership behaviors required of leaders within organization. Students can learn leadership theories and styles of communication, and develop strategies for implementing effective oral and written leadership communications in businesses and organizations.
BUSN 460	International Business	3	Surveys the opportunities and challenges associated with planning, conducting and implementing international business transactions in the international marketplace. Prerequisite: BUSN 240.
HRMT 220	Compensation & Benefits Management	3	Investigates principles and current issues in compensation methods and systems. Prerequisite: MGMT 210.
HRMT 250	Training & Development	3	Examines training and development at all levels, from initial orientation to executive development. Discusses in-house training, using vendors, and developing partnerships with colleges and universities. Prerequisite: MGMT 210.
HRMT 260	Staffing & Talent Management	3	Exploration of HR planning, selection, job placement, performance appraisal, and outplacement activities. Prerequisite: MGMT 210.
HRMT 330	Employment Law	3	Students examine personnel laws and issues including the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1991, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, selected immigration laws, affirmative action, sexual harassment, and other issues of gender and racial/ethnic equity. Prerequisite: MGMT 210.
HRMT 340	Labor Relations & Collective Bargaining	3	Students explore the National Labor Relations Act and address collective bargaining concepts applicable in today's commercial enterprise. Prerequisite: MGMT 210.
HRMT 350	Hospitality Human Resource Management	3	Study of the human resource management theories and principles related specifically to the hospitality and tourism industries. Topics include: organizational structure; job design; employee selection; training; safety; security; retention; motivation; evaluation, and benefits administration.
HRMT 470	Human Resource Strategy in a Global Context	3	This course will review strategic HR functions when working with a global workforce, such as HR planning, demographics, forecasting, and metrics. Prerequisite: MGMT 210.
HRMT 475	Management/Contemporary Issues	3	Intensive examination of a selected area of study. Topics vary and are announced in advance. Lecture, seminar, and/or team study. Cross-listed with MGMT 475.
HRMT 480	Human Resource Management Practicum	3	Faculty approved practical experience in a Human Resources function or organization including monitored work experience and/or completion of a culminating management project. Prerequisites: Senior standing and MGMT 210.
LDST 201	Survey of Leadership	3	Exploration of expectancy, leader-member exchange (LMX), transactional, transformational, servant leadership and other theories, including foundational leadership principles and concepts.
LDST 435	Strategic Planning	3	The process and nature of strategic planning, including the constraints and opportunities leaders face in strategic planning, the leader’s task in accommodating and minimizing these limitations, and the impact of these constraints on strategic choices. Prerequisite: LDST 201.
LDST 440	Organizational Dynamics	3	The concepts, theories, and current practice regarding organizational structures and their development, the dynamics of individual and collective behavior within organizations; human interaction within organizations to foster and manage change. Emphasis on the role of leadership and cultural values. Prerequisite: Junior standing and prior management or leadership coursework.
MGMT 210	Fundamentals of Human Resource Management	3	Study of why employees behave as they do and how to promote behavior required to implement a focused business strategy using staffing, development, and reward systems.
MGMT 280	Principles of Management	3	Management language, concepts, models, and basic principles of management. Explore interrelated functions (planning, controlling, organizing, leading) of the management process.
MGMT 440	Business Policy	3	Examines governmental regulations and discusses the factors that impact business interaction with governmental policies and institutions including the topics of public policy, social and environmental regulations, corporate responsibility, legal aspects of policy and sustainability. Prerequisite: Junior standing and prior management coursework.

Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial high school or college transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Step 4: Submit Your FAFSA

Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov Regent's school code is 030913.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Tuition & Fees

2024-25 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$9,975	12 - 18	$19,950

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$665	Under 12	$7,980
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$665	Over 18	$11,970
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$665	N/A	$1,995+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)

$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)

Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)	$450	6	$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)	$395	12	$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)

$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

2023-24 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$9,493	12 - 18	$18,986

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$630	Under 12	$7,560
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$630	Over 18	$11,340
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$630	N/A	$1,890+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)

$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)

Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)	$450	6	$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)	$395	12	$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)

$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

Related Programs

Request Information

Hidden

Online or On Campus

Hidden

Online or On Campus Old

Online

On Campus

On Campus Degree Type(Required)

Online Degree Type(Required)

Choose a Program(Required)

High School Graduation(Required)

Are you an employee or the spouse/dependent of an employee?(Required)

Employee

Spouse/Dependent

Email Address(Required)

Company(Required)

Agency(Required)

Employee's Company(Required)

Employee's Agency(Required)

Company Email Address(Required)

Agency Email Address(Required)

Employee's Company Email Address(Required)

Employee's Agency Email Address(Required)

Employee's First Name(Required)

Employee's Last Name(Required)

Employee's First Name(Required)

Employee's Last Name(Required)

Your Email Address(Required)

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

I live outside the US

Address(Required)

Hidden

Address(Required)

Hidden

City(Required)

Hidden

State(Required)

Hidden

Zip Code(Required)

Phone(Required)

I live in Canada

Hidden

Agent's Name(Required)

Hidden

Agent GUID

Agent's Notes

I would like to start application process

By clicking “Learn More” below, I expressly agree that Regent University may call or text me for marketing purposes at the number I provide above, including through the use of an automatic telephone dialing system and/or artificial or prerecorded voice or message according to the TCPA Terms & Conditions below. Accepting this consent is not required to obtain any good or service.

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

“I have loved every minute of the Honor’s program. One thing that has continually surprised me has been the willingness of faculty members to take you under their wing and help you improve your skills.”

Luke Isbell, B.A. in International Studies, 2020 Full-time student; professional photographer

“Making the switch from community college to Regent was a flawless process and the best decision ever. I’m so proud I have ‘Regent graduate’ connected to my story.”

Hanna Bishop, B.A., 2015 Christian Ministry

“For anyone interested in developing the analytical skills required to make sense of complicated ideas, I encourage you to give Regent's Honors College a look. The relationships, skills and knowledge you'll gain through the discussion-based classes, and engaging assignments will benefit you in the years to come.”

Abigail Lindner, College of Arts & Sciences, 2022

“My college career has been anything but ordinary. But after five years, two schools, two majors, a minor, and a global pandemic, I can finally say that I am a Regent graduate!”

Stephanie Clark, B.S. in Paralegal Studies, 2020

“Regent University provided a firm foundation for my worldview as a Catholic Christian in a profession and field of study largely missing an understanding of metaphysical and theological truths.”

Jalyn Dio, B.S. in Biophysical Sciences, 2022 Assistant Scientist, PPD