Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management

The FOCUS Degree Completion program in human resource management allows you to complete your degree in less than two years by attending college classes one night a week on our St. Paul campus or at satellite locations in the Minneapolis St. Paul area.

A human resource management degree prepares you for professional human resources opportunities in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Study employment law, business ethics, recruiting and selection techniques, best practices for compensation and benefits and more—all within a Christian context.

Our graduates have gone on to professional opportunities such as:

• Director of human resources
• Employment and placement manager
• Recruiter
• Employer/employee relations specialist
• Compensation and benefits manager
• Employee assistance plan manager
• Human resource information system specialist

Program details

The Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management is granted upon completion of 125 semester credits in core curriculum, major, and elective requirements. Many adults fulfill these requirements through a combination of transfer credits and Northwestern credits.  A minimum of 30 credits and 50% of the major coursework must be completed at Northwestern.

Courses are offered primarily on site at our St. Paul, Minnesota campus, or at other Twin Cities satellite venues.

For course descriptions and details about this major, download FOCUS Facts.

Some of the roles graduates have attained may require additional education or training.