The BS in Human Resource Management program prepares students to be competent, culturally sensitive and highly organized agents of change in the workplace, ensuring the sustained positivity and productivity of every organization’s most valuable component: its people.
From local start-ups to large multinational corporations, employers of all kinds need HR leaders to implement policies and strategies that unlock the best in their workforce while preserving their company’s culture and core values. The BS in Human Resource Management program teaches the range of expertise required to meet the challenges of the modern workplace, from technological proficiency to skill in leadership, negotiation, analysis and communication. This program teaches students to be agents of change in the workplace by implementing modern, agile workplace strategies.
Students learn core business concepts in such subjects as employee relations, analytics, compensation and benefits, recruitment and staffing and diversity, equity and inclusive excellence. Multiple elective pathways allow you to focus on an area of specialization that matches your goals. Professional development is emphasized in the form of internships, regular job fairs and numerous events sponsored by the campus chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest HR professional society.
The Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management program is fully aligned with the HR curriculum recognized by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). Because of this, students in the HRM program are eligible to take the SHRM Certified Professional Exam (SHRM-CP) their senior year. Earning the SHRM-CP credential early on gives you a distinct advantage as you progress in your career. Our constant focus on career-readiness has helped graduates secure a range of positions at companies such as Bloomberg, Uber, Lockheed Martin, People’s United Bank, Google, Terex, Datto Inc., Collins Aerospace, WayUp, Christian Louboutin, Johnson & Johnson, RBC Heim Bearings and Indeed.com.
The median annual salary for human resources managers is $126,230.. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021)
The School of Business supports a student-run campus chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest HR professional society. Each year, SHRM@QU offers seminars, workshops and Q&A sessions hosted by guest speakers from nationally recognized businesses and organizations. Members also have the chance to organize special events that address the many social and cultural changes affecting human resources practices in the workplace.
SHRM@QU recently earned the Superior Merit Award from SHRM. The student group was recognized for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its chapter members.
In addition to yearly skill-building and networking events, SHRM@QU members have access to a deep network of resources that help them secure internships and other professional opportunities necessary for kicking off successful careers in human resource management.
The Society for Human Resource Management has acknowledged that Quinnipiac University's BS in Human Resource Management program is in academic alignment with their HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. The HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates were developed by SHRM to define the minimum HR content areas that should be studied by HR students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Quinnipiac's alignment was recently renewed from May 2020 to December 2025.
Students pursuing a BS in Human Resources Management are uniquely positioned to strengthen their degree and expand their career opportunities by adding a second program of study like our Minor in Healthcare Management or our Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Students in this major will only need to take a few additional courses while pursuing the Minor in Healthcare Management and will learn the complexities of healthcare systems, policies and financing; the legal and ethical issues related to healthcare delivery; and how to understand and assess massive amounts of healthcare data. This expertise is necessary for leadership positions in hospitals, physician’s offices, nursing homes, medical consulting and branding firms, pharmaceutical companies and other healthcare organizations.
Learn more about the Minor in Healthcare Management
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate will help students to learn about a broad variety of human experiences with a primary focus on the struggle and agency of people and communities who have historically been underrepresented, marginalized or underprivileged based on socially constructed characteristics and structures of power.
Our BS in Human Resource Management positions you for a growing number of specialized and in-demand opportunities. Graduates gain valuable skills suited for a wide array of potential careers.
Avg. Salary $126,230
Human resources managers plan, coordinate and direct the administrative functions of an organization. They oversee the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between an organization’s management and its employees.
Avg. Salary $62,290
Human resources specialists recruit, screen, interview and place workers. They often handle tasks related to employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training.
Avg. Salary $127,530
Compensation and benefits managers plan, develop and oversee programs to pay employees. They use their expertise to recommend compensation and benefits policies, programs and plans.
Avg. Salary $54,371
Account managers are responsible for managing relationships with specific customers for their organization, including completing sales. These managers must have a thorough knowledge of their organization's products and services and need to be able to make targeted pitches for current and future clients.
Avg. Salary $53,644
Recruitment consultants are primarily responsible for recruitment methods, assessments and placement of employees within a company. Conducting interviews and screenings of candidates is a common part of the job, and these consultants help companies develop recruitment strategies to assist them in building effective teams.
With an abundance of career-focused information and resources, the career advisers within the School of Business support students as they expand their professional networks and attract the attention of prestigious employers.
With a university alumni network more than 50,000 strong, we have connections with thousands of employers around the world.
“One of my course requirements was to participate in an international experience, so I chose to go to Delhi, India, for six weeks with an organized group. There, I learned about a variety of community health projects while gaining cultural competency skills that I can now apply to the classroom and my career in health care management. Coming from a small town in New Hampshire, I never would have imagined I would have the opportunity to do something like this before arriving at Quinnipiac.”
“Being a part of QU’s Management department provided me with opportunities to gain hands on experience with industry professionals and allowed me to practice my professional skills in a real-world setting. Through class projects in Recruiting, Training and Development, and my capstone class, I was able to engage with real world problems that helped me gain a deeper understanding of Human Resource Management.”
"Throughout my time as a student in the Management department at Quinnipiac, I spent much of my time learning about Human Resource Management in order to complete my concentration. It was during this time I completed various projects that have molded the working professional I am today. The Human Resource program at Quinnipiac University has had an enormous benefit on my professional career and the knowledge gained from the program will continue to guide my decision making for years to come."
“My time at Quinnipiac University was one that can best be described as transformative, thanks in large part to the education and guidance received from the Management Department. The foundation that was laid, and then built upon has allowed me to succeed in my current HR role within a Billion-dollar company. I know that the successful experienced would not have been possible without the guidance and support of the QU MG department.”
"The HRM concentration program helped me in my career by building a foundation of general HR knowledge that I have since expanded on. In classes, students are assigned projects and daily assignments focused on practicing real-world situations such as legal compliance and professional communication.”
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