Human Resources Degree Programs in Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island Human Resources Degree Programs

A 30-credit multidisciplinary Master of Science program.
Prepares students for work in a wide range of sectors including labor unions, business firms, educational organizations, government agencies, and non-profit enterprises.
Offers a full-time completion option of 2 years.
Provides a part-time completion option of 3.5 years.
Features flexible entry terms, allowing students to start in the Fall, Spring, or Summer.

Offered as a Concentration in Human Resource Management within the undergraduate Management BS program.
Part of an affordable, high-quality four-year degree program.
Curriculum includes vital management skills: strategy, data analysis, resource allocation, teamwork, and developing recommendations.
Covers important areas like business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and global stakeholder management.
Includes specialized writing instruction tailored to the HR field (e.g., in MGT 430).
Structured with an "Academic Rhode Map" and "Checklist" to guide students through the concentration.
Prepares students for entry-level professional positions.

Prepare for oversight of key HR areas from training and development to benefits, compensation, and labor relations.
Curriculum designed with industry-relevant guidelines, including considerations from SHRM and HRCI.
Positions graduates for career growth in various HR job fields.
Offers flexibility with online format and 7 or 15-week course lengths.
Provides personalized support including academic advisors, career services, and tutoring.
Learn from experienced faculty.
Backed by high student approval (based on 2024 EdSights survey).

Prepares students for entry- and mid-level managerial and professional positions in human resource management.
Designed with industry-relevant guidelines from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).
Focuses on applying major concepts, skills, and values of business administration and human resource management.
Develops effective communication skills for diverse business contexts.
Trains students to use decision-support tools for resolving contemporary business issues using ethical practices.
Covers functional areas of Human Resource Management at both strategic and operational levels.
Addresses diversity management, ethical management, and the impact of global forces within Human Resource Management theory.

Ranked in the top 7% in the nation by College Factual.
Develops comprehensive knowledge of all major HR functions and contemporary workplace issues.
Curriculum designed to align with Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) competencies.
Emphasis on hands-on, practical projects and faculty-supervised internships for course credit.
Opportunities to network with industry professionals through the Bryant SHRM Chapter and mentor program.
Strong focus on experiential learning, corporate partnerships, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
Graduates secure HR roles at major corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and pursue prestigious graduate programs.