BS in human resource management
Build better workplaces and influence business success from the inside out. Rowan University’s human resource management degree prepares you to lead with purpose, professionalism and a people-first mindset.
Why choose Rowan’s human resource management program?
People are at the heart of every business—and understanding how to recruit, develop and support them is what turns an organization into a thriving workplace.
Rowan University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in human resource (HR) management degree program combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to help you become the kind of HR professional today’s businesses need.
With a curriculum aligned to industry standards and taught by academically and professionally qualified faculty, the program covers the full employee life cycle—recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, labor relations and legal compliance. You’ll gain direct experience through required internships and project-based learning that covers every aspect of key business functions. Together, these opportunities form a well-rounded, future-focused education that prepares you to drive HR strategy, foster a strong workplace culture and support organizational impact.
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Studying human resource management at Rowan
What You’ll Learn
In Rowan’s human resource management degree program, you’ll explore how organizations recruit, develop and support employees while also gaining insight into the legal, ethical and strategic decisions that shape the modern workplace. The program includes 120 credits of coursework that you can complete over four years of full-time study. There are also part-time program options for working students.
Courses cover core HR topics like organizational behavior, employment law, compensation systems and workplace equity—guided by a curriculum certified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Electives in business policy, management and finance broaden your understanding of how HR fits into larger business goals, helping you become a versatile and informed professional ready to navigate a range of industries.
Human resource management key courses
- Business Policy
- Labor and Employee Relations
- Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management
- Management of Compensation
- Management of Human Resources
- Organizational Behavior
- Recruitment and Selection
- Supervised Internship
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Student learning outcomes
Upon completion of the human resource management degree program, graduates will be able to:
- Comply with the ever-changing landscape of employment laws.
- Differentiate between strategic and transactional human resource management activities.
- Leverage workforce diversity and employee participation for competitive advantage.
- Recognize and avoid common mistakes in the recruitment, hiring, compensation and performance management processes.
Supervised Internship Requirement
Rowan University is the only institution in the region that requires all human resource management majors to complete an internship placement. This distinction reflects our commitment to real-world readiness and ensures you graduate with hands-on experience in active HR environments. Nearly all of these internships are paid, and each offers course credit and is directly related to students’ career goals.
Internship partners include:
- Amazon
- Comcast
- Lockheed Martin
- NFI Industries
- Novo Nordisk
- South Jersey Industries
- TD Bank
Learn more about Rowan's human resource management internship program.
Admission Requirements
If you’re ready to lead workplace change and support employee success, begin your Rowan University application by submitting:
- First-year application through one of three platforms:
- Application fee of $65
- Official high school transcript(s)
- Letter(s) of recommendation/teacher evaluations
- Personal essay
Once you apply, a representative from our Office of Admissions will reach out to confirm your application status and request any missing items. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program.
Note: Rowan University is test-optional. You may submit your SAT or ACT scores, but you won’t be penalized if you choose not to.
Need assistance with your application? Our Office of Admissions team is here to support you—email admissions@rowan.edu to reach out.
Tuition and Aid
Rowan offers financial aid, scholarships and other support services—because cost should never stand in the way of opportunity.
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The most rewarding part of my major is taking HR classes and enjoying it and feeling like I am in the right field for me.
Vanessa F. Burlington County, NJ
My favorite class so far is Labor and Employee Relations. We discuss how management and labor unions can come together to make decisions to benefit employees.
Ryan K. Monmouth County, NJ
I really enjoy the corporate world — business is my calling. The more involved I get, I am reassured I chose the right major. I even interned with Caesar’s Entertainment this summer.
Elizabeth N. Middlesex County, NJ
I was originally a finance major, but after sharing experiences in HR management, Rowan has helped me realize that that’s what I really wanted to do.
Andrew R. Gloucester County, NJ
HR Management is really about figuring out your company’s culture and what makes your employees happy. Rowan taught me that.
Alyssa S. Burlington County, NJ
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