Military BenefitsHuman Resources and Organizational Leadership
Bachelor's Degree
Next program start date
August 17, 2020
Finish in as few as
18 months1
Learning includes
- Online
- Campus Support and Resources
- Field Experience
- Flex Choice®
Your best resource? An online Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and Organizational Leadership. Through career-focused curriculum and practical, real-world experience in your courses, you can prepare for a bright future. Learn the theoretical framework of leadership and HR management principles. Enhance your resume further by participating in a capstone course or optional internship. You also get the opportunity to participate in live, interactive lectures designed to enhance your online experience and provide you with an opportunity to interact with your instructor and classmates. Our fully online Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Leadership can be completed in as few as 18 months.2 And with our accelerated Master’s pathway, you have the option to take up to four graduate-level courses while earning your Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and Organizational Leadership online—setting you up to finish your Master of Human Resources Management degree online in as little as one additional year.4
Our innovative curriculum is aligned with education standards in the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates, as well as the HR Certification Institute’s (HRCI) guidelines. It is designed to help you gain skills that employers seek and allow you to help a business’ most-valued resource: its people.
This Bachelor's degree-completion program is available with Flex Choice®, which allows you to combine traditional online coursework, self-directed assessments and competency-based education—the best of all worlds—so you can receive credit for what you already know.
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What Will I Be Prepared to Do When I’m Done?
Prepare for Industry Exams
Our advanced curriculum prepares you academically for the Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) Certified Professional certification exam. In addition, the program academically prepares you for the Associate Professional in Human Resources™ (aPHR™), Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) and Senior Professional Human Resources® (SPHR®) certifications offered by the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).2
Help Move Your Career Forward
Feel confident furthering your career with advanced knowledge and skills, as well as creating value across your organization, by leading and contributing to a diverse team. Plus, with our accelerated Master’s pathway, you can finish up to one-third of your Master of Human Resources Management degree credits while earning your Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Leadership—saving you up to $4,000 in the process.4
Pursue Potential Job Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the projected job growth potential between 2016 and 2026 for human resources managers is 9%.3 A Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Bachelor's degree from Rasmussen College can help set you up for success in this growing field.
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What Skills Will I Gain?
Data Analysis
Analyze and interpret data to formulate effective staffing, compensation and rewards management systems.
Law and Ethics
Evaluate ethical behavior related to employment and labor law compliance, safety and security, corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
Strategic Organizational Leader
Be a strategic human resources partner within the organization and apply leadership skills to ensure HR planning is aligned with organizational objectives while minimizing risk.
Training and Development
Design, evaluate and assess a training and development program to promote employee growth and professional development.
What Types of Classes Will I Take?
- MAN 3710
- Online
- 4 Credits
- MAN 3668
- Online
- 4 Credits
- MAN 4330
- Online
- 4 Credits
Law and Ethics for the Human Resource Professional
Introduces students to the world of law and ethics specific to human resources. Students work with real-world scenarios and company situations to assess for compliance and ethical behavior and apply various types of decision-making models for effective practice and strategic planning.
Strategic Human Resource Management
Demonstrates how to successfully integrate the human resources function within an organization's overall strategic planning process to help increase employee performance and satisfaction.
Compensation Administration
Addresses tangible and intangible compensation and the use of compensation to motivate and reward employee performance. The course also covers job analysis, job description and job evaluation on the basis of compensable factors as well as designing an equitable pay structure.
24 Courses to Complete
90 Credit Hours
Estimate Your Tuition
Rasmussen College is committed to making education more affordable for all students. Our tuition estimating tool can help you visualize the cost of your degree and see what savings opportunities are available to help you achieve it.
What Should I Know Before I Enroll?
Entrance Requirements
To be considered for admission, students must hold a conferred Associate’s degree from an accredited institution as recognized by the Department of Education, or students must have successfully completed 60 quarter or 40 semester credits with a grade of C or higher.
Transfer Student
We believe in giving credit where it’s due. You can get an estimate of your transfer credits without an official transcript in one business day (on average). Talk to an admissions advisor today or explore our Transfer Policy page for our seamless credit policies designed to maximize credits, potentially save money and expedite graduation.
Help Paying for College
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions advisor and learn how these programs can make it more affordable with Flex Choice® learning options, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities and corporate and military discounts.
Where Can I Find Online Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Courses Near Me?
At Rasmussen College, we want our courses to be available on your schedule, not the other way around. Select programs are available for enrollment through a specific campus and nationally online, but students complete the courses online and are able to utilize online and on-campus support and resources. See below to find out where you can find an online Human Resources and Organizational Leadership program near you.
- Online
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Florida
Florida Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
New Port Richey/West Pasco Campus
8661 Citizens Drive
Suite 300
New Port Richey, FL 34654 -
Illinois*
Illinois Campuses
*This program is offered online in Illinois.
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Kansas
Kansas Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
Kansas City/Overland Park Campus
11600 College Boulevard
Suite 100
Overland Park, KS 66210 -
Minnesota
Minnesota Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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North Dakota
North Dakota Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
- Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
- aPHR™, PHR® and SPHR® are all registered trademarks of HR Certification Institute.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, [career information accessed May 30, 2018] www.bls.gov/ooh/. Employment conditions in your area may vary.
- Time and cost savings are dependent on the eligible student completing both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at Rasmussen College through the Accelerated Master’s Pathway program. If a student is not eligible or chooses not to continue on to earn their Master’s degree, the cost for the Bachelor’s program is higher than for our standard Bachelor’s degree program. Savings vary based on the student completing courses on a full-time or part-time schedule.