Human Resource Management
Program Transfer Guide
University of Maryland Global Campus
Effective
Fall, 2019 - Summer, 2024
Instruction Methods
Online
About the Program
With a degree in human resource management from UMGC, you’ll find employment opportunities in nearly every industry. Our bachelor’s degree program is ideal for those who have some experience in HR, as well as those who want to transition into the HR profession.
You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of human resource functions—such as resource planning; recruitment, selection, placement, and orientation of employees; training and career development; labor relations; performance appraisal and rewards programs; and development of personnel policies and procedures—in private- and public-sector settings. Additionally, you’ll explore the ways that human behavior, laws, labor relations, and diversity issues can intersect and affect a company’s culture and ultimately its progress.
You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of human resource functions—such as resource planning; recruitment, selection, placement, and orientation of employees; training and career development; labor relations; performance appraisal and rewards programs; and development of personnel policies and procedures—in private- and public-sector settings. Additionally, you’ll explore the ways that human behavior, laws, labor relations, and diversity issues can intersect and affect a company’s culture and ultimately its progress.
The bachelor of science in human resource management requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework:
- 41 credits in general education requirements
- 36 credits for the major; 18 of these credits must be earned in upper-level courses
- 43 credits in the minor, electives and other degree requirements.
This major includes 3 credits of required related coursework that may be used to satisfy the general education requirements or electives.