Businesses Succeed Because of Talented, Dedicated People

As a student in the Online Human Resource Management B.S. Program at Seton Hill, you will learn how to recruit and support the best people for any business function. In the process, you'll build a foundation for your own meaningful career.

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Why Studying Human Resources Management Online at Seton Hill is Right for You

An organization cannot succeed without talented, dedicated employees. With a Human Resources degree from Seton Hill, you will be able to make a meaningful, direct and positive impact on businesses and the people who make them excel.

Interesting, Career-Relevant Courses

This program includes core business courses like:

• Accounting
• Micro & Macroeconomics
• Business Communication
• Data Analytics

In addition to courses that target the field of Human Resource Management, such as:

• Talent Acquisition & Development
• Human Resource Management
• Global Workforce
• Employee & Labor Law
• Marketing
• Salesforce Management Strategies

"As an HR professional, you will have great opportunities to support employees - the greatest asset you will ever manage, in so many ways."

- Lynn Zimmer, former VP-HR, Seton Hill University business-human resources alumnus & adjunct instructor

Convenient Program Format & Schedule

Courses are offered fully online, in an asynchronous environment. This means you can take courses, chat online with classmates and professors, and access support services when it's convenient for you. Courses are offered in 8-week sessions. You have the option of starting your degree at the beginning of any session. This program can be completed in as little as one year. The time it takes to complete your degree will depend on the number of courses you elect to take each session, and the amount of credits you transfer to Seton Hill (if any). 

You Can Afford to Move Forward

As a student in Seton Hill’s Online Bachelor's Degree Program, you are eligible for:

• Tuition Discounts
• Employer Discounts
• Scholarships
• Financial Aid
• College Credits for Life, Work and Military Experiences 
• Employer Reimbursement
• Military Benefits 

You can also transfer up to 90 college credits earned at other universities to Seton Hill. 

Dedicated Faculty

Seton Hill's Online Human Resource Management B.S. is taught by dedicated professors from Seton Hill's School of Business. They are experts in the field, and they are dedicated to your success.

Field Experience & Professional Credential Prep

The Online Human Resource Management B.S. at Seton Hill features a program of study that prepares you to earn credentials awarded by professional organizations, like the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). You also have the option to complete a professional field experience as part of your degree - although this is not a requirement for online students.

Support for Working Adults

As a student in the Online Bachelor's and Certificates Program at Seton Hill, you will have online access to:

• personal academic advising
• writing & math tutoring
• career & professional development services
• computer software & technical support

(Even more benefits just for Online Bachelor's Degree Program students can be found here.)

1 Major, Many Career Opportunities

The HR Field

U.S.News & World Report ranks HR Specialist #16 in their list of 100 Best Business Jobs for 2023. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, human resources managers made an average of $130,000 in 2022, and the field is growing faster than the average.

We'll Be Here to Help

Seton Hill's award-winning Career and Professional Development Center will work with you, your professors, and local, regional and national employers to provide you with the career preparation skills, internship opportunities and placement services you need to keep moving up. And, like the benefits of your Seton Hill education, the resources of the Career Center will remain available to you after you graduate.

Places Our Graduates Work:

• UPMC
• Stanford Home Centers
• Mine Safety Appliance
• Evoqua Water Technologies
• FEMCO Holdings
• Global Executive Solutions Group
• Saint Anne's Home
• Lockheed Martin

Positions Our Graduates Hold:

• Employer Benefits Specialist
• VP of HR
• Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Human Resource Manager
• Executive Recruiter
• Human Resource Specialist
• Recruiter
• Human Resource Generalist

National Society of Leadership & Success

The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is the nation's largest leadership honor society. As a student in one of Seton Hill’s online bachelor's degree or certificate programs, you will be eligible for membership.  Find out more here.

Business Clubs

Business majors of all ages and backgrounds have fun and gain practical experience in networking and professional development through a variety of clubs, including:

• Business Club 
• Society for Human Resource Management - Seton Hill Student Chapter
  • Seton Hill's SHRM Chapter has earned the Superior Merit Award 11 times! Grow your resume & begin networking while you earn your degree.
• Collegiate Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) 
• Finance Club
• Seton Hill University Enactus Team 

More information on these and all student clubs can be found under Clubs & Organizations.

You Can Earn Your HR Degree & an MBA Together (for Less $)

Through the FastForward Bachelor’s to MBA Program, you can earn both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA in less time, for less money.

The Wukich Center

The Wukich Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunities (Wukich CEO) provides support for anyone who is interested in creating a new business.

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