Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Specialization in Human Resources Online
Cultivate your knowledge of human resources to spark organizational change with a BS in Business Administration with a Specialization in Human Resources.
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Program Overview
An online BSBA – Human Resources can boost your career
$479
Per Credit Hour
Up to 90
Program Transfer Credits
120
Credit Hours
Prepare for a career in personnel or human resource management with an online BS in Business Administration with a Specialization in Human Resources degree program. You will gain insights into the general theory of human resource management and its expanding role in organizational effectiveness.
In this human resources BSBA program, you will study business practices; the ability to make strategic organizational contributions; and effective personnel hiring, training, labor relations and performance appraisal skills. This flexible, 100% online program features 7-week courses and multiple start dates.
In this online program, you will learn to:
- Understand the general and technical knowledge and skills required for careers in personnel or human resource management
- Understand the general theory of HRM
- Contextualize the expanding role of HRM in organizational effectiveness
- Develop and effectively use human resources in organizations
- Administer the technical areas of selection, compensation, labor relations, training and performance appraisals
- Understand the general and technical knowledge and skills required for careers in personnel or human resource management
- Understand the general theory of HRM
- Contextualize the expanding role of HRM in organizational effectiveness
- Develop and effectively use human resources in organizations
- Administer the technical areas of selection, compensation, labor relations, training and performance appraisals
Career opportunities:
- Payroll Specialist
- Human Resources Specialist
- Human Resources Assistant
- Training Coordinator
- Recruiter
- Payroll Specialist
- Human Resources Specialist
- Human Resources Assistant
- Training Coordinator
- Recruiter
The School of Business at SIUE is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and is one of only two percent of business colleges and universities in the world to hold this accreditation for business and accounting. The School has been accredited since 1975.
Tuition
Find out how an online human resources BSBA fits your budget
Tuition for the BS in Business Administration with a Specialization in Human Resources online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
$479*
Per Credit Hour
If you are applying for financial aid, please use Federal School Code 001759. For more information, please contact our financial aid office by calling 618-650-3880 or emailing [email protected].
*Tuition includes all fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time.
Calendar
Find the important dates and deadlines for your online degree program
The BS in Business Administration with a Specialization in Human Resources program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best fits your goals.
Upcoming Start Dates
1/2/25
Next Application Deadline
1/18/25
Start Classes
| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document & Financial Aid Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 10/19/24 | 10/2/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/15/24 | 10/17/24 | 12/13/24 |
| Spring I | 1/18/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/14/25 | 1/16/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Spring II | 3/22/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/18/25 | 3/20/25 | 5/9/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/23/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/6/25 | 5/8/25 | 6/23/25 |
| Summer II | 6/28/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/24/25 | 6/26/25 | 8/9/25 |
Admissions
Here is what you need to apply for this online degree program
- Complete the online bachelor's degree program application
- $40 application fee
- Official transcripts from all previously attended and current colleges
Admission to the BSBA – Human Resources online program is based on a variety of factors including previous work from other undergraduate programs.
Transfer students who have attempted at least 30 semester hours in courses at accredited institutions will be automatically admitted to SIUE and eligible for Direct Entry to the School of Business provided they have earned a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (4.0 scale) in coursework at the previous accredited school(s) attended.
The successful completion of College Algebra is strongly recommended.
Pathways for students with less than 30 credit hours
Transfer students who have attempted fewer than 30 semester hours must meet different transfer admission criteria. Please see additional policy requirements and contact the School of Business at [email protected].
Progression
Once students have completed ENG 101, ENG 102, MATH 120, ACS 101, ECON 111, ECON 112 and CMIS 108 with at least a grade of C or higher in each course and have an SIUE GPA 2.25 or higher, they will be classified as a Business Administration (BSBA) major with a specialization.
Retention
Students who fail to maintain at least a 2.25 cumulative SIUE GPA will be placed on School of Business probation. Students will be notified when they are not meeting the cumulative GPA retention standard and will be informed of the timeframe allowed to improve their GPA. Students who do not meet retention requirements for two consecutive terms will be removed from the School of Business.
All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:
Office of Admissions
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047
Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [email protected].
Courses
Explore the curriculum for our online HR BSBA
The BSBA – Human Resources online curriculum is comprised of 120 credit hours, including 48 credit hours of business administration major courses, and nine credit hours of human resources courses. Additionally, students may also have to complete other general education and/or elective course requirements to achieve graduation requirements.
Choose 3 of the following courses below.
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