Do you like working with people, solving problems, and making a real difference in how organizations succeed? A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Human Resource Management at Northern Kentucky University gives you the chance to do just that. In this program, you’ll learn how to help companies find the right people, design training that helps employees grow, and create benefits packages that make workplaces great places to be. You’ll also build skills in communication, teamwork, and understanding diversity—skills that are valuable in every career path.
Graduates step into exciting careers where they shape the future of work. You could become an HR Manager, leading teams and influencing company culture; a Recruitment Specialist, discovering and hiring top talent; a Training Manager, designing programs that help employees thrive; or a Benefits Specialist, building compensation and benefit systems that attract and keep the best employees. With this degree, you’ll not only open the door to leadership opportunities—you’ll play a key role in making organizations stronger, more innovative, and more people-focused.
➤ SHRM approved program. The human resource management major at NKU is one of only 263 programs in the world that has been acknowledged as being in alignment with the Society for Human Resource Management HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
➤ Take the SHRM Certified Professional exam. The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 285,000 members in more than 165 countries. The human resource management major at the Haile/US Bank College of Business is the only undergraduate program in the region approved by the SHRM, allowing students to be eligible to apply for the SHRM Certified Professional exam (SHRM-CP) once they have accumulated 500 hours of relevant HR experience.
➤ Internship opportunities. Students also will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in human resource management by completion of a rigorous and required internship program.
➤ Make the world your classroom. Study abroad in countries around the world, including Czech Republic, Ireland, Germany and England, while taking specialized business courses.
➤ More options. NKU's comprehensive curriculum makes it easy to double major or minor in another area of business, such as finance or marketing, to compliment the knowledge gained through the human resource management major.
Entry-Level & Early Career Roles
Mid-Level Roles (with a few years’ experience or certifications)
Senior & Leadership Roles
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➤ Department of Management
➤ Haile College of Business
Have questions about the human resource management program?
Stephanie Hughes | Department Chair | hughesst@nku.edu | 859.572.1389
Teresa Huddleston | Academic Coordinator | huddlestot1@nku.edu | 859.572.6582
