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Business

Bachelor’s Degree with a Human Resource Management Specialization

Get to know our Human Resource Management Specialization

Power your passion for people by earning your bachelor’s in business with a Human Resource Management Specialization at DeVry University.

Build your knowledge of business while focusing in on key HR functions such as designing pay structures, creating organizational policies, communicating benefits, and working with stakeholders to achieve hiring and employment goals. You’ll also cultivate fluency in AI-assisted technologies that you can use to manage and optimize recruitment, performance, employees, analytics, and more.

Our Human Resource Management Specialization can be earned in an online or hybrid1 format as a part of the following bachelor's in business programs:

  • Bachelor’s in Business Administration

  • Bachelor’s in Business Management

  • Bachelor’s in Technical Management

Classes start every 8 weeks

Take the next step toward your future in human resource management. Connect with your dedicated Admissions representative to find out more.

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Minimum Completion Time
2 years
8 months
OR
Normal Completion Time
4 years

Accelerate on your schedule

Earn your Bachelor’s in Business with a Human Resources Management Specialization in:

  • 2 years and 8 months with an accelerated schedule2

  • 4 years with a normal schedule2

2Accelerated schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-19 credit hours a semester per 12-month period. Normal schedule assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 12-19 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

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Jose S.
Bachelor's in Technical Management with a Human Resources Management Specialization, 2021
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My confidence level increased when I earned my degree in Tech Management with an HR specialization. DeVry helped me strengthen my two core values I stand strong with: consistency and discipline.
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  • 01 Knowledge & skills
  • 02 Careers
  • 03 FAQs
  • 04 Catalog Download
Knowledge & skills

What you’ll learn

Our Human Resource Management Specialization covers the following:

Administration and management

Understand the fundamental management theories that drive organizations and programs forward. Develop skills in leadership, planning, project management, and resource management.

Employment law

Study how federal and state laws affect human resource policies, including equal employment opportunity, employment agreements, wage and overtime payment, and other regulatory issues.

HR information systems

Learn how AI-enhanced tools can help develop, manage, and maintain human resource information systems so you can apply them in the field.

Strategic staffing

Recruit, select, train, and retain employees to achieve organizational goals.

Training and development

Improve individual and corporate effectiveness through training needs analyses, implementation planning, and outcomes assessment.

Compensation and benefits

Use pay systems and benefit plans to achieve corporate goals. Learn about compensation design, analysis, and evaluation relative to legally required and voluntary benefit options.

Conflict resolution

Handle complaints, settle disputes, resolve grievances, and reach mutually acceptable compromises with others.

Compliance evaluation

Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine if events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or compliance standards.

Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. Our accreditations and recognitions include:

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Human Resource Management Concentration, Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a Human Resource Management Concentration, and Bachelor of Science in Technical Management with a Human Resource Management Technical Specialty programs are accredited by ACBSP, acbsp.org, demonstrating they have met standards of business education that promote teaching excellence. Learn more about program outcomes and student achievement.3

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Human Resource Management Concentration, Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a Human Resource Management Concentration, and Bachelor of Science in Technical Management with a Human Resource Management Technical Specialty programs are acknowledged by SHRM and aligned with their HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC): Institutionally, DeVry University is accredited by HLC, www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

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accreditations
Careers

Career opportunities in human resource management

With our Human Resource Management Specialization, you can consider careers such as:

  • Administrative services manager

  • Employee benefits specialist

  • Employee relations manager

  • Human resource generalist

  • Human resource information systems specialist

  • Management analyst consultant

  • Training and development manager

FAQs

What is human resource management?

Human resource management (HRM) refers to the management of people and resources that make up an organization. The process of managing an organization’s employees may involve providing health insurance options and employee assistance programs, as well as working on labor relations issues, workplace safety, hiring, recruiting, and other areas.

What do human resource professionals do?

Human resource professionals fulfill a variety of responsibilities dedicated to recruiting talent, promoting a safe working environment, improving performance, handling disputes, administering compensation and benefits plans, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and more. HR professionals may also be involved in succession planning, talent development, and employee retention.

What skills could I learn while earning a degree with a Human Resource Management Specialization?

Pursuing our Human Resource Management Specialization will help you learn skills in conflict resolution, staffing, employee retention strategies, change management, management theory, employment law, leadership, effective communication, AI, and more.

Can you earn a Human Resource Management Specialization online?

Yes, you can earn a bachelor’s in business with our Human Resource Management Specialization 100% online or in a hybrid format that combines online learning with an on-campus experience.1

What graduate programs could I consider after earning a bachelor's with a Human Resources Management Specialization?

The graduate programs you could consider after earning your undergraduate degree include the following:

What professional HR certifications should I consider earning?

Some professional HR certifications you may consider pursuing include:

  • SHRM offers 2 certifications that are designed to measure your ability to apply HR principles to real-life situations: the SHRM-CP and the SHRM-SCP credentials.
  • HRCI offers a variety of certifications for different levels of experience, such as an Associate Professional in Human Resources certification and a Professional in Human Resources certification.

What is the expected job growth for HR professionals?

While actual local growth may vary, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a nationwide average of 81,800 openings for human resources specialists each year between 2024 and 2034.

What are the tuition and admission requirements for a bachelor’s degree with a Specialization in Human Resource Management?

The best way to learn about our tuition and admission requirements for a specific degree program is to contact the DeVry team. We’ll be able to answer any questions you may have.

How do I apply to DeVry?

Applying is quick and easy:

  1. Talk to an Admissions representative: Fill out a brief form, and we’ll reach out to walk you through the process.
  2. Submit your application: We’ll take you through the application over the phone. If you prefer, you can apply online. It only takes 5-10 minutes.
  3. Enroll in your first courses: Once you have applied and are accepted, we’ll help you build your schedule.

Learn more about admissions.

Academic catalog
2025 - 2026 academic catalog
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Program guides
Business Administration - Human Resource Management
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Business Management - Human Resource Management
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Technical Management - Human Resource Management
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1Program, course, and extended classroom availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.

2Accelerated schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-19 credit hours a semester per 12-month period. Normal schedule assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 12-19 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

3Conferral and assessment data is available for all DeVry and Keller ACBSP-accredited programs. For a full list of our ACBSP-accredited programs, visit our Accreditation page.