Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources

Program Overview

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Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Online

Program Overview

Discover a rewarding career supporting others when you earn an online Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources from Avila University. From hiring qualified personnel to conducting comprehensive performance reviews, you will optimize a company’s employee experience with cutting-edge curriculum aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). In addition to industry-specific tools, you will acquire a broad understanding of fundamental business concepts with coursework that emphasizes the human side of business.

Society for Human Resource Management

The Avila University B.A. in Human Resources degree program is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) “HR Curriculum Guidebook."

Career Opportunities

• Benefits Administrator
• Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Training Coordinator
• HR Generalist

Tuition

$300 Per Credit Hour

Up to 90 hours Transfer Credits

120 Credit Hours

Personalized Learning Experience

You will receive a personalized learning experience online. Faculty regularly engages in value-added comments and feedback providing the same level of instruction as if you were in person.

Tuition Breakdown

$300 Per Credit Hour

Calendar

Ideal for working professionals, the B.A. in Human Resources online program features 8-week courses and multiple start dates each year so you can begin at the time that works best for you.

Admission Requirements

• Official transcripts
• 2.0 GPA in prior coursework
• Transfer up to 90 credits

General Education Requirements (35 credit hours)

• CO 110: Fundamentals of Communication
• EN 111: Composition I
• AR 183: Survey Art II: From the Renaissance to Modernism
• BI 111: General Biology - Cell & Genes w/Lab
• EN 278: Global Lit
• HI 204: American Experience II
• MA 117: Mathematical Modeling and Reasoning
• PL 255: Ethics
• SO 101: Intro to Sociology
• RS 117: World Religions
• IS 311 (IS/GS): Peace Studies

Major Requirements (60 Credit Hours)

• AC 201: Accounting I
• AC 202: Principles of Accounting II
• BU 305: Legal Aspects of Business
• BU 321: Management
• BU 322: Organizational Behavior & Development
• CO 312: Writing Plans & Proposals
• CS 210: Navigating the Digital Society
• EC 240: Statistical Analysis
• EN 112: Composition II: Rhetorical Argument
• BU 330: Finance
• PY 101: General Psychology
• BU 310: Marketing
• HR 323: Human Resources Mgmt.
• HR 224: Psychology of Communication
• HR 335: Staffing Design
• HR 346: Employment Law
• HR 411: Global Human Resources
• HR 421: Compensation and Benefits
• HR 479: Training and Development
• HR 499: Strategic HR Planning

Electives (25 Credit Hours)

Any UG courses can be taken that are not already included in this specific degree plan.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)

Credit for prior learning recognizes your previous accomplishments, reducing your total cost and time to graduation. You may be closer to graduation than you think.

Program Outline

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Outline:

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General Education Requirements (35 credit hours)

• CO 110: Fundamentals of Communication (3 credits)
• EN 111: Composition I (3 credits)
• AR 183: Survey Art II: From the Renaissance to Modernism (3 credits)
• BI 111: General Biology - Cell & Genes w/Lab (4 credits)
• EN 278: Global Lit (3 credits)
• HI 204: American Experience II (3 credits)
• MA 117: Mathematical Modeling and Reasoning (4 credits)
• PL 255: Ethics (3 credits)
• SO 101: Intro to Sociology (3 credits)
• RS 117: World Religions (3 credits)
• IS 311 (IS/GS): Peace Studies (3 credits)

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Major Requirements (60 Credit Hours)

• AC 201: Accounting I (3 credits)
• AC 202: Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
• BU 305: Legal Aspects of Business (3 credits)
• BU 321: Management (3 credits)
• BU 322: Organizational Behavior & Development (3 credits)
• CO 312: Writing Plans & Proposals (3 credits)
• CS 210: Navigating the Digital Society (3 credits)
• EC 240: Statistical Analysis (3 credits)
• EN 112: Composition II: Rhetorical Argument (3 credits)
• BU 330: Finance (3 credits)
• PY 101: General Psychology (3 credits)
• BU 310: Marketing (3 credits)
• HR 323: Human Resources Mgmt.
(3 credits)
• HR 224: Psychology of Communication (3 credits)
• HR 335: Staffing Design (3 credits)
• HR 346: Employment Law (3 credits)
• HR 411: Global Human Resources (3 credits)
• HR 421: Compensation and Benefits (3 credits)
• HR 479: Training and Development (3 credits)

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Teaching:

• The program features an asynchronous online format, allowing students to study on their schedule.
• Students receive individualized attention from attentive faculty who are dedicated to developing them as whole persons.

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Careers:

• Benefits Administrator
• Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Training Coordinator
• HR Generalist

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Other:

• The program is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) “HR Curriculum Guidebook."
• Students have access to financial aid.

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The B.A. in Human Resources online program tuition is the same affordable, pay-as-you-go rate for all U.S. residents. Fees are included in the total tuition, and financial aid may be available.Plus, a Prior Learning Assessment evaluates knowledge gained outside traditional academic environments and may help reduce your tuition and time to completion. Tuition breakdown: $275 Per Credit Hour Program Per Credit Hour Per Course B.A. in Human Resources $275 $825 Transfer Your Credits for Lower Tuition Incoming Transfer Credits: Clear All 0 90 Transfer Credits: 45 Your Estimated Tuition: $20,625 Apply Now Transcripts sent from other colleges and universities will be evaluated, and accepted credits will be added to the student’s Avila record. The Tuition Estimator is not a guarantee or predictor of the number of credit hours that will be accepted. Amount of transfer credits accepted varies by program.