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B.S. Human Resource Leadership

Whether you’re new to human resources or aiming for a leadership role, this human resources degree equips you with the strategic and analytical skills needed in today’s workplace. Our HR program is recognized as a Top 10 SHRM Learning System, blending academic knowledge with practical skill development to prepare you for SHRM certification. You’ll learn from faculty who bring both scholarly expertise and real-world HR experience, and you’ll delve into key areas like relationship management, ethical practice, and leadership to become a well-rounded HR professional.

Locations: Louisville campus, Lexington location, Louisa Learning Center
Format: On campus and/or online

Est. time to completion:

36–48 months*

Credit hours:

180

Cost per credit hour:

$430

Top 10 program

Our Human Resource Leadership program is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management as a Top 10 SHRM Learning System.

Experienced faculty

Learn from industry experts who have years of experience in the field.

Leading the nation

We’re one of the first Human Resource programs in the country to develop a course devoted entirely to human capital analytics.

B.S. Human Resource Leadership

Curriculum

Overview

The human resources degree curriculum aligns with the nine key HR competencies outlined by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM):


  • Relationship Management

  • Ethical Practice

  • HR Expertise

  • Business Acumen

  • Critical Evaluation

  • Global & Cultural Effectiveness

  • Leadership & Navigation

  • Consultation

  • Communication


The curriculum includes a capstone course to prepare for SHRM certification (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) and offers an externship for practical experience, enhancing your marketability upon graduation.

Courses

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HRL 303
Diversity Perspectives in the Workplace
4 credits
HRL 340
Ethical Issues in Human Resource Management
4 credits
HRL 404
Employment Law – HRL
4 credits
HRL 310
Human Resource Perspectives in Guidance and Counseling
4 credits
HRL 320
Organizational Development
4 credits
HRL 330
Industrial/Organizational Psychology for the HR Professional
4 credits
HRL 410
Concepts of Recruiting
4 credits
HRL 411
Industrial Relations
4 credits
HRL 431
Corporate Training
4 credits
HRL 441
Compensation and Benefits Management
4 credits
HRL 451
Human Resource Information Management
4 credits
HRL 465
Health and Safety in the Workplace
4 credits
HRL 475
Integrative BSHRL Capstone
4 credits
CMM 403
The Manager as Negotiator
4 credits
MGT 284
Human Resource Fundamentals
4 credits
MGT 304
Principles of Management
4 credits
MGT 340
Budget Analysis
4 credits
MGT 344
Organizational Behavior
4 credits
CSC 118
Computer Applications I
4 credits
ECO 201
Microeconomics
4 credits
ECO 202
Macroeconomics
4 credits
ENG 101
Composition I
4 credits
ENG 102
Composition II
4 credits
ENG 204
Advanced Writing
4 credits
GEC 220
Essential Strategies for Applied Communications (ESAC)
4 credits
MTH 101
College Mathematics
4 credits
MTH 201
College Algebra
4 credits
MTH 202
Introduction to Statistics
4 credits
Choose one: Project in Human Resource Management, HRL Externship, or Essentials of Leadership
4 credits
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
4 credits
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
4 credits
Natural Sciences/Mathematics Elective
4 credits
General Education Elective
4 credits
300/400 Level Elective
4 credits
Free Electives
48 credits

For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.

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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.

The Human Resource Management program is part of Sullivan University’s College of Business and Technology.

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