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B.S. in Human Resource Management

Be Equipped to Excel Through Regent’s Human Resources Program

Ready to take your people skills to the next level? Regent’s ACBSP-accredited Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management will provide you with an understanding of how the recruitment, development, and retention of employees contribute to an organization’s strategic goals. You’ll study various compensation and benefits plans, and learn how to apply professional, ethical, and responsible entrepreneurial behaviors to management and human resources situations. You can pursue this human resource management program online or at our beautiful campus in Virginia Beach.

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January 13, 2025
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SHARPEN YOUR HR SKILLS

Explore strategic recruiting, the hiring process, employee orientation, leadership onboarding, retention programs, and the employee lifecycle.

BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION

Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field.

Explore Scholarships

Explore exciting scholarship opportunities such as academic merit scholarships, honors college scholarships, and more! Learn about the scholarships for on-campus incoming freshmen: the $10,000 Freedom Scholarships, $4,000 Homeschool Scholarships and $4,000 Private School Scholarships.

ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE

Regent has been ranked among the Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report (2024). Our programs have also ranked as the #1 Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Virginia 12 years in a row (2013-2024).

Learn more about undergraduate student achievement here.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

Regent's Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business program is a member of ACSBP.
Regent University is ranked one of the top 10 best human resources degree programs | Intelligent.com
Regent University Ranked #13 of 30 Best Online Bachelor’s in Human Resources Degree Programs | EDsmart, 2020

On completing the B.S. in Human Resource Management degree program, you can:

  • Create training and development plans that support employee development.
  • Identify innovative and customer-driven personnel solutions.
  • Effectively respond to changing and complex employment laws.

Career Opportunities

  • Compensation & Benefits Manager
  • Employee Assistance Plan Manager
  • Employment & Recruitment Specialist
  • Human Resource Generalist
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Labor Relations Specialist
$121Thousand
Median annual wage for human resources managers Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020
Featured Courses
ACCT 205Introduction to Accounting3
Provides a comprehensive presentation of financial accounting principles and practices. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of financial statements, the basic framework and contents of these reports, and the preparation process.
BUSN 240Marketing Principles3
Exploration of principles and activities in the commercial enterprise including topics such as product, price, promotion, place/channel, competition, company, and communication.
BUSN 250Business Leadership & Communication3
Examines from a Christian perspective, foundational leadership behaviors required of leaders within organization. Students can learn leadership theories and styles of communication, and develop strategies for implementing effective oral and written leadership communications in businesses and organizations.
BUSN 460International Business3
Surveys the opportunities and challenges associated with planning, conducting and implementing international business transactions in the international marketplace. Prerequisite: BUSN 240.
HRMT 220Compensation & Benefits Management3
Investigates principles and current issues in compensation methods and systems. Prerequisite: MGMT 210.
HRMT 250Training & Development3
Examines training and development at all levels, from initial orientation to executive development. Discusses in-house training, using vendors, and developing partnerships with colleges and universities. Prerequisite: MGMT 210.
HRMT 260Staffing & Talent Management3
Exploration of HR planning, selection, job placement, performance appraisal, and outplacement activities. Prerequisite: MGMT 210.
HRMT 330Employment Law3
Students examine personnel laws and issues including the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1991, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, selected immigration laws, affirmative action, sexual harassment, and other issues of gender and racial/ethnic equity. Prerequisite: MGMT 210.
HRMT 340Labor Relations & Collective Bargaining3
Students explore the National Labor Relations Act and address collective bargaining concepts applicable in today's commercial enterprise. Prerequisite: MGMT 210.
HRMT 350Hospitality Human Resource Management3
Study of the human resource management theories and principles related specifically to the hospitality and tourism industries. Topics include: organizational structure; job design; employee selection; training; safety; security; retention; motivation; evaluation, and benefits administration.
HRMT 470Human Resource Strategy in a Global Context3
This course will review strategic HR functions when working with a global workforce, such as HR planning, demographics, forecasting, and metrics. Prerequisite: MGMT 210.
HRMT 475Management/Contemporary Issues3
Intensive examination of a selected area of study. Topics vary and are announced in advance. Lecture, seminar, and/or team study. Cross-listed with MGMT 475.
HRMT 480Human Resource Management Practicum3
Faculty approved practical experience in a Human Resources function or organization including monitored work experience and/or completion of a culminating management project. Prerequisites: Senior standing and MGMT 210.
LDST 201Survey of Leadership3
Exploration of expectancy, leader-member exchange (LMX), transactional, transformational, servant leadership and other theories, including foundational leadership principles and concepts.
LDST 435Strategic Planning3
The process and nature of strategic planning, including the constraints and opportunities leaders face in strategic planning, the leader’s task in accommodating and minimizing these limitations, and the impact of these constraints on strategic choices. Prerequisite: LDST 201.
LDST 440Organizational Dynamics3
The concepts, theories, and current practice regarding organizational structures and their development, the dynamics of individual and collective behavior within organizations; human interaction within organizations to foster and manage change. Emphasis on the role of leadership and cultural values. Prerequisite: Junior standing and prior management or leadership coursework.
MGMT 210Fundamentals of Human Resource Management3
Study of why employees behave as they do and how to promote behavior required to implement a focused business strategy using staffing, development, and reward systems.
MGMT 280Principles of Management3
Management language, concepts, models, and basic principles of management. Explore interrelated functions (planning, controlling, organizing, leading) of the management process.
MGMT 440Business Policy3
Examines governmental regulations and discusses the factors that impact business interaction with governmental policies and institutions including the topics of public policy, social and environmental regulations, corporate responsibility, legal aspects of policy and sustainability. Prerequisite: Junior standing and prior management coursework.

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial high school or college transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Step 4: Submit Your FAFSA

Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov Regent's school code is 030913.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

DegreeTuition Block Rate Per SemesterCredit Hours Per SemesterTuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$9,97512 - 18$19,950
DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$665Under 12$7,980
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$665Over 18$11,970
Students taking on-campus classes
(summer semester)		$665N/A$1,995+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)

Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)$4506$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)$39512$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

DegreeTuition Block Rate Per SemesterCredit Hours Per SemesterTuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$9,49312 - 18$18,986
DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$630Under 12$7,560
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$630Over 18$11,340
Students taking on-campus classes
(summer semester)		$630N/A$1,890+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)

Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)$4506$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)$39512$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

“Regent's online, eight-week programs will help you take responsibility and have a way to be self-taught. You'll not only have that initiative, but you'll be able to interact with your professors online. It was really good for me.”

Taniki Richard, B.S. Business Leadership, 2016 Former U.S. Marine Corps

“I easily passed the ITF+ and CompTIA A+ exams. My scores well exceeded the passing minimum, thanks to what I learned at Regent even before completing my degree!”

Jason Elliott, B.S. in Cybersecurity - Business Leadership & Management, 2022

“I want to be a biomedical engineer and use it for God's glory around the world. Not only do I want to help physically, but I would also want to help spiritually and emotionally. At Regent, I grew so much mentally, spiritually and emotionally in a way I want to share with others.”

Sheila Atieno, B.S. in Biophysical Sciences, 2021 Master’s Student in Biomedical Engineering, New York University

“Making the switch from community college to Regent was a flawless process and the best decision ever. I’m so proud I have ‘Regent graduate’ connected to my story.”

Hanna Bishop, B.A., 2015 Christian Ministry

“Things anxiety and depression told me I couldn’t do: be independent, live by myself, be completely happy, graduate college (magna cum laude!). Things I’ve done: All of the above.”

Ansley Michaela Hamby, B.A. in Communication Studies, 2020