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Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Degrees

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Human Resources Degrees

At Rasmussen University, you can prepare for a career built around people and progress. Your path starts with an Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science in Human Resources and Organizational Leadership. These programs give you the tools to be an impactful leader working at the heart of a company influencing culture and a strategic vision. Our innovative curriculum is academically aligned with the education standards in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates, as well as the HR Certification Institute's (HRCI) guidelines, preparing you for industry certification exams. Online courses are led by industry-experienced faculty, with customized support services available.

Complete your Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in as few as 18 months. Save time and money on your degree with self-directed assessments. These $149 online assessments allow you to prove that you already have the knowledge in a particular course and don’t need to take it.


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As a student of Human Resources, you'll be prepared with:

  1. Comprehensive coursework in the broad field of HR—Including law and ethics, workplace management, compensation and benefits, staffing and training and development.
  2. In-demand leadership skills—Learn how to manage organizational changes, company-wide communication, conflict management and team building.
  3. Well-rounded, career-ready skills—Along with program-specific skills, you'll also develop essential soft skills, including communication and critical thinking.
  4. Real-world experience—At the Bachelor’s degree level, you'll gain skills through real-world application with a capstone course project or optional internship.
  5. Accelerated Master's pathway—You can take two MBA courses or up to four Master of Human Resources Management courses as part of your Bachelor’s degree—setting you up to complete your Master of Human Resources Management, for example, in as little as one additional year while saving up to $4,388.

Empowered Learning®

Your online Human Resources degree courses are built in Empowered Learning®, which allows you to:

  • Access courses anytime, from almost anywhere
  • Go faster when you can, and slower when you need to
  • Create real-world projects that prove your new knowledge
  • Stay connected with faculty and peers in live sessions

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