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90-Credit Online Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management
Finish faster. Lead HR forward.
Start or finish your bachelor’s degree in our Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)-aligned, fully online bachelor’s degree program. As the workplace evolves, this FastTrack 90™ program prepares you with real-world skills to keep up with changes to help your organization thrive.
Discovering, hiring, and retaining top talent is just the beginning. Our program combines core business knowledge like accounting and management with essential HR skills. You’ll gain the skills to engage and train employees, strengthen organizational leadership, navigate global HR practices, and lead effective performance management.
Today’s workplace needs HR professionals who not only have strong interpersonal skills and strategic insight, but also an ethical mindset. At Saint Mary’s, character development is part of every program, helping you build the leadership and judgment skills essential to lead with confidence and integrity.
Our FastTrack 90 degree programs, with just 90 credits, allow you to finish in less time with 25% fewer credits than other bachelor’s programs — saving time and money.
The future of work starts with you. Get started today.
Admissions start May 2026.
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$440
cost per credit
Aug•Oct•Jan
Mar•May•Jun
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Online
$440
cost per credit
Aug•Oct•Jan
Mar•May•Jun
start dates
Online
B.S. in Human Resource Management
degree program highlights
- Complete your specialization courses and earn digital badges you can add to LinkedIn, your CV, or résumé — giving employers instant proof of your skills.
- Human Resource Management: Gain skills in change management, employee compensation, training and development, and motivation strategies.
- Apply your coursework through online training and earn proof of completion in Labor Relations, Corporate Responsibility, and pursue a Diploma in Learning and Development.
- Start your master’s early — take graduate-level business courses during your bachelor’s program at undergraduate tuition rates like our M.A. in Human Resource Management. Or explore graduate certificates like our Human Resource Management. Ask your enrollment counselor for details.
- The majority of textbooks are free and included as digital versions, helping reduce out-of-pocket costs and ensuring your materials are accessible online anytime.
Life moves fast. Your human resource management degree should too.
Accelerate your career with a 100% online bachelor’s degree that requires only 90 credits instead of the traditional 120. Why wait?
- Graduate sooner
- Enter the workforce earlier
- Start earning income sooner
- Gain real-world experience faster
- Advance in your field while others are still completing their final year
Time is money. Save both with an accelerated HR degree.
With 25% fewer credits, that means lower tuition costs and finishing sooner. Transfer up to 66 credits to maximize your time and money.
B.S. in Human Resource Management Degree Program Accreditation
This HR Management program is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), recognizing our commitment to delivering business-related education that aligns with the university’s mission of developing confident, competent, and ethical leaders for today’s changing business environment.
This accreditation reflects the quality of our Human Resource Management graduates, their in-demand skills, and the Lasallian mission evident in every interaction across the Saint Mary’s community. It’s more than words — it’s a commitment we live every day.
What you'll learn in the B.S. in HR Management degree program
- Strategic human resource management practices
- Employee compensation and reward systems
- Employee engagement and performance
- Employment law and employer-employee relations
- Financial or data analysis competencies to support business decision-making
- Ethical leadership, communication, and management skills
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How to apply for the B.S. in Human Resource Management program
Saint Mary’s accepts applications for online bachelor’s degree programs year-round. You can start your degree program in the fall, spring, or summer semester once accepted for enrollment.
To apply, you’ll need to provide:
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- Completed application form
- Official high school or GED transcript issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Transfer students who, following high school completion, have earned 12 or more college-level credits and at least C/2.0 or above grades are not required to submit official high school transcripts.
- Official transcripts from all post-high school coursework including technical and community colleges. (An official transcript is one that is sent to the university by the credit-granting institution.)
- Applicants with transcripts from countries outside the U.S. must submit an official course-by-course evaluation by an approved evaluation service.
- Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable), Interview with a program administrator (if requested)
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It must be sent directly to Saint Mary’s by the issuing institution.
You have two possible options for obtaining official transcripts:
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- Order official transcripts from all institutions yourself.
- Saint Mary’s can order and cover the cost of transcripts from institutions that allow third-party requests for eligible degree-seeking applicants. Contact your enrollment counselor for more information.
Transcripts from countries other than the U.S. must be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by a university-accepted evaluation service, such as
World Education Services,
Educational Credential Evaluators,
Educational Perspectives, or
One Earth International Credential Evaluators,
and be deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. university standards. Evaluations from an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES.org) will also be accepted.Send Materials To:
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Office of Admission
2500 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
tcadmission@smumn.edu-
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- Fall Term 1 — Aug. 1
- Fall Term 2 — Oct. 1
- Spring Term 1 — Dec. 1
- Spring Term 2 — Feb. 1
- Summer Term 1 — April 1
- Summer Term 2 — June 1
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Tuition and financial aid for online bachelor's degree programs
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Careers and salary: B.S. in Human Resource Management
A bachelor’s degree in human resource management shows you have the skills needed for entry- and mid-level roles in the growing HR management field. And with only 90 credits to complete, you’ll be able to start your new career faster!
Compensation and benefits manager
Human resource manager
Labor relations specialist
Training and development specialist
Explore more careers and see how this program can help you reach your goals.
Visit the blogFrequently asked questions
Saint Mary’s is here to help you succeed: Student Central for billing and financial aid, 24/7 library access, virtual and in-person writing support, and Career Services to build your skills and enhance your résumé any time. You’ll also have a professional adviser who will guide you throughout your academic journey.
Absolutely. All of our online 90-credit bachelor’s degree programs are flexible and designed to fit your life. Offered 100% online, the program provides the flexibility to balance school with work, family, and other commitments.
Yes. You can transfer up to 66 credits from previous college coursework, associate degrees, technical programs, PSEO, and other dual credit programs — and credits never expire.
All grad programs at Saint Mary’s University accept 90-credit bachelor’s degrees. Admission requirements for other universities vary; some may require 120 credits.
The online 90-credit bachelor’s degree programs are designed especially for adult learners who want to complete their degree more quickly by transferring prior college credits. It’s also a great option for students just starting college with no credits.
The program focuses on core and major courses with fewer electives, helping you complete your degree up to 25% faster than other programs while keeping the same academic rigor.
FastTrack 90™ programs offer six start dates per year. Courses are eight weeks long. Your completion time depends on how many transfer credits you bring in.
Time is money. By reducing the time spent in school, you save on overall tuition and can enter the workforce at a higher level sooner.
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