Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management

Regis University’s Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management degree prepares career-oriented adults and professionals in the areas of employment and recruiting, training and development, compensation, benefits, employee services, employee and community relations, personnel records, health and safety, and strategic planning.

Class Format

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  • Available in accelerated 5- and 8-week terms
  • Degree is not available in Nevada.

Tuition

Classroom-based courses: $395 /credit hour

Online-based courses: $460 /credit hour

Total Degree Requirements

Bachelor's Degree: 128 Credit Hours
Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees: 152 Credit Hours


Want to learn more about Regis University and the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management degree program? We are here to help you get started.

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  1. Request an information packet on your degree.
  2. Reach an Enrollment Counselor by phone at 1-800-944-7667. Enrollment Counselors are available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (MST)
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Ready to start your online application? Once you create your account, you can complete your application at your own pace. There is no cost to start your application and the information you provide will greatly assist your enrollment counselor in evaluating your specific needs.

Our Regis University Enrollment Counselors are here to guide you through the admissions process. You won't find any high-pressure sales tactics at Regis. Most of our counselors are or have been Regis students and they understand your questions and concerns about returning to school.

Congratulations on pursuing your degree! We look forward to helping you.

The Regis University CPS on-campus and online Human Resource Management degree guides you, the adult student, through the processes of identifying and selecting the best personnel for specific roles, the training and development of those personnel, and how you can use reward and retention programs to retain the best people for organizational effectiveness.

Regis University CPS Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management degree curriculum covers a broad range of responsibilities, including:

  • Organizational behavior
  • Global business issues
  • Managing cultural diversity
  • Ethical decision making in business
  • Employment law, compensation, and policy
  • Managing technology for business strategies

Human resource managers interact with managers from all other departments to plan and budget for personnel needs.

Whether you are a human resource management professional or are seeking a career in human resources, the HR degree from Regis University CPS will equip you with the skills and knowledge to play a significant role in the strategic success of today’s range of companies, from small businesses and nonprofits, to major corporations and global enterprises.

Who should enroll the Regis University CPS Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management program?

The Regis University CPS campus-based and online Human Resource Management degree program suits you, the busy professional, offering flexibility and convenience. It’s designed for adult students like you who are pursuing an understanding of the fluctuating landscape of corporate culture, the impact of economic trends on hiring and personnel management practices, and how organizational behavior and management plays a part in an organization’s code of ethics.

The Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management program lays the foundation for you to continue your adult student education in our Regis MBA program or through other graduate degrees from our Regis CPS School of Management.

A Faster Path to Success Through Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees

Regis University's School of Management offers Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees, enabling you to complete both degree programs in only 152-credit hours (158-credit hours for any Bachelor’s degree combined with the MBA) by:

  • Planning early for the Master’s portion of your education
  • Allowing two Graduate courses to be counted toward your Undergraduate degree
  • Utilizing a more efficient use of your credit requirements and tuition dollars
  • Learn more about program requirements and additional admissions information

Flexible Learning Formats That Fit Your Lifestyle

Regis University CPS offers courses in the classroom, online, and as Directed Study. Our accelerated 5- and 8-week course formats will put you on the fast track to earning your degree.

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Start Dates

ONLINE & CLASSROOM - 5 WEEK FORMAT ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Starts Classes Begin Classes End
Spring 1 - 2012 January 9 February 12
Spring 2 - 2012 February 13 March 18
Spring 3 - 2012 March 19 April 22
Summer 1 - 2012 May 7 June 10
Summer 2 - 2012 June 11 July 15
Summer 3 - 2012 July 16 August 19
ONLINE & CLASSROOM - 8 WEEK FORMAT ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Starts Classes Begin Classes End Registration Ends
for Online Courses
Spring 1 - 2012 January 9 March 4 January 4
Spring 2 - 2012 March 5 April 29 February 29
Summer 1 - 2012 May 7 July 1 May 2
Summer 2 - 2012 July 2 August 26 June 27

Required Courses

Total Degree Requirements (128 Credit Hours)

Core Studies Requirements (45 Credit Hours)

  • Oral and Written Communication (3 Credit Hours)
  • English Composition (3 Credit Hours)
  • Advanced Oral and Written Communication (3 Credit Hours)
  • Literature/Humanities (6 Credit Hours)
  • Global Issues (6 Credit Hours)
  • Social Sciences (6 Credit Hours)
  • Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)
  • Natural Sciences (3 Credit Hours)
  • Philosophy (6 Credit Hours)
  • Religious Studies (6 Credit Hours)

Foundational Courses (28 Credit Hours)

  • AC 325  Accounting Principles and Management Concepts (4 Credit Hours)
  • BA 300  Business Systems in a Sustainable Society (3 Credit Hours)
  • BA/EC 335  Global Business Issues (3 Credit Hours)
  • BA 366  Management Essentials (3 Credit Hours)
  • BA 381  Legal Environment of Business (3 Credit Hours)
  • EC 320  Principles of Macroeconomics (3 Credit Hours)
  • EC 330  Principles of Microeconomics (3 Credit Hours)
  • MKT 325  Marketing Principles (3 Credit Hours)
  • MT 270  Introduction to Statistics(3 Credit Hours)

Upper Division Requirements (33 Credit Hours)

  • BA 426  Managing Cultural Diversity (3 Credit Hours)
  • BA 441  Team Leadership (3 Credit Hours) OR
    BA 497E  Internship in Human Resources (3 Credit Hours)
  • BA 452  Management of Human Resources (3 Credit Hours)
  • BA 454  Organizational Behavior (3 Credit Hours)
  • BA 467  Employment Law, Compensation and Policy (3 Credit Hours)
  • BA 479/CIS 480  Managing Technology for Business Strategies (3 Credit Hours)
  • BA 493A  Business Research (3 Credit Hours)
  • BA 493B  Senior Capstone (3 Credit Hours)
  • BA 495E  Ethical Decision Making in Business (3 Credit Hours)
  • COM 451  Interviewing Theory and Practice (3 Credit Hours)
  • FIN 400  Business Finance (3 Credit Hours)

Minor (Optional) (0 or 12 Credit Hours)

General Electives (13 or 25 Credit Hours)

Twenty-three elective hours of general academic courses are required if a minor is not chosen. Technical credits may be used to meet this requirement.

Tuition Comparison

Find out how the cost of an undergraduate degree from Regis University compares to other higher education institutions. Contact your Enrollment Counselor for more information.

Undergraduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: Local Campus Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2011 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of July 2011.
Institution Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program Estimated Total Tuition and Fees for 30 Credit Hours
Argosy University 30 - 120 $540 $2,015 $18,215 - $66,815
Colorado Christian University 30 - 128 $427 $1,400 $14,210 - $56,056
Colorado State University 30 - 120 $348 $6,579 $17,032 - $48,393
Columbia College Aurora 30 - 120 $195 $110 $5,960 - $23,510
DeVry University 30 - 139 $485 $320 - $360 $14,870 - $67,775
Metro State College of Denver 30 - 120 $221 $4,100 $10,721 - $30,584
Naropa 30 - 120 $850 $2,640 $28,140 - $104,640
Regis University 30 - 128 $395 $50 $11,900 - $50,610
University of Colorado at Denver 30 - 120 $336 $884 - $4,763 $10,964 - $45,083
University of Denver/The Women's College and University College* 30 - 123 $697 $270 - $822 $21,180 - $86,554
University of Phoenix 30 - 120 $398 $950 - $3,800 $12,875 - $51,500
William Howard Taft University 30 - 120 $225 $400 - $1,255 $7,150 - $28,255

*Quarter hours converted to semester.

Undergraduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: National Online Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2011 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of July 2011.
Institution Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program Estimated Total Tuition and Fees for 30 Credit Hours
American InterContinental University* 30 - 121 $433 $50 $13,035 - $52,424
Argosy University 30 - 120 $540 $225 $16,425 - $65,025
Capella University* 30 - 121 $463 $50 $13,931 - $56,035
Colorado Technical University* 30 - 121 $433 $50 $13,035 - $52,424
Columbia College Aurora 30 - 120 $229 $110 $6,980 - $27,590
CSU (Colorado State University) Global Campus 30 - 120 $350 $25 $10,525 - $42,025
DeVry University 30 - 139 $540 $60 - $360 $16,260 - $75,420
Drexel University* 30 - 124 $970 $520 - $2,080 $29,625 - $122,379
Jones International University 30 - 120 $520 $100 $15,700 - $62,500
Kaplan University* 30 - 121 $554 $845 $17,457 - $67,846
Mercy College 30 - 120 $706 $2,160 $23,340 - $86,880
National University* 30 - 121 $460 $160 $13,951 - $55,784
Nova Southeastern University 30 - 120 $605 $50 $18,200 - $72,650
Regis University 30 - 128 $460 $50 $13,850 - $58,930
St. Leo University 30 - 120 $470 $40 $14,140 - $56,440
Thomas Edison State College 30 - 120 $212 $452 $6,812 - $25,892
University of Denver/University College* 30 - 121 $725 $180 - $720 $21,941 - $88,490
University of Maryland/University College 30 - 120 $499 $515 - $1,685 $15,485 - $61,565
University of Phoenix 30 - 120 $570 $950 - $3,800 $18,050 - $72,200
Walden University 30 - 121 $418 $280 - $1,120 $12,817 - $51,687
Western Governors University 30 - 134 $240 $155 - $425 $7,355 - $32,585
Western International University 30 - 126 $465 $25 $13,975 - $58,615

*Quarter hours converted to semester.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Submitting an application is the first step toward achieving your personal and professional goal of earning a Bachelor's degree. Students with prior college credit, military credit, professional licenses or certificates, or several years of work experience may be able to translate this experience directly into college credit.

An enrollment counselor will help evaluate your prior learning credit, provide valuable information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance, recommend programs and classes, and help you get started with the application process.

Materials Needed for Application and Admission

  • Completed Online Undergraduate Application Form.
  • $50.00 nonrefundable application fee (waived for previous Regis University students).
  • Writing Skills Placement Essay: Select one of the essay topics to demonstrate your abilities.
  • Transcripts: Provide official college transcripts of prior coursework within 30 days from the start of first class. If you have never attended college, request official high school or GED transcripts. All transcripts need to be sent directly to the CPS Undergraduate Office of Admissions.
  • Work Experience: Document that you have at least three years of full-time work experience after high school, or a combination of full-time work experience and previous college credit equivalent to three years. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Dean. Download the guidelines for work experience admission appeal.
  • Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens.
  • Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed. All documents must be received by the admission office 4 weeks prior to the start term to ensure proper placement in your first course.