BBA in HR Management
SHRM-certified
Endorsed by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Transfer up to 75 credits
So you can finish your bachelor’s faster
5-10 week classes
Accelerated classes help you graduate faster
Advance your career goals with Mount Mercy’s online Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management program. Human resource managers are in high demand, and Mount Mercy’s online degree equips you with the professional knowledge employers are looking for.
Our program is endorsed by the world’s largest human resources professional society and helps you prepare for certifications that add even more value to your degree.
Download our FREE program overview—it breaks down everything you need to know.
Mount Mercy University’s human resource management program is endorsed by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest human resources professional society. This recognition is based on the program’s alignment with the curriculum standards created by SHRM and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
In addition, the MMU program can also help students prepare for the Human Resource Management Certification programs (SHRM-CS and SHRM-SCP) available through the Society.
“The professors do a great job of making me feel important. Many students are working professionals who have years of experience to share. There is much to be learned from this kind of experience, and the professors recognize that.
This makes the process seem more connected, more like it would be in a classroom setting as opposed to an online ‘read the book and take a test’ type of setting.”
— Online student
The MMU HRM program has been ranked as one of the best HR online programs in the country.
You can view your classes any time during a given week, and weekly deadlines help you stay on track.
Classes are offered online in accelerated 5- and 10-week courses. We offer nine start dates per year so you can begin coursework (and graduate) faster.
And speaking of graduating faster, we help you get a head start on grad school, if that’s in your life plan. You can take up to 12 credits that will count toward both your undergraduate degree and a future graduate degree.
You’ll complete your coursework entirely within Mount Mercy’s application-based online portal while enjoying opportunities to connect with your instructors and classmates through:
Course content is delivered through a variety of formats:
When you graduate, you will be better able to:
While earnings vary from individual to individual, a bachelor’s degree in human resources can start you on the path to a good salary. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2016 median annual salary for Human Resources Managers was $106,910. The number of these jobs is projected to grow by 9 percent through 2026.
In addition to your general education classes and electives, your human resources degree will include courses such as these:
Mount Mercy encourages you to apply for federal, state, and other kinds of financial assistance.
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We want to make sure your prior academic work counts. You can transfer up to 93 credits from four year, regionally-accredited institutions and up to 63* semester hours from two-year institutions, subject to the Mount Mercy credit transfer policy. Some credit from unaccredited institutions may also be transferred on a case-by-case basis. Keep in mind, though, that the final 30 credits of your degree must be taken at Mount Mercy.
*Student graduating with an AA, AS/CO, or AAS degree from an Iowa community college can transfer up to 75 semester hours!
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