Business and Human Resource Management Accelerated Program
Business Management and Human Resource Management Program Overview
Students in the 4+1 human resource management degree program start their educational journey studying foundational business concepts that inform human resources tasks and responsibilities such as training, recruitment, employee development, and employee relations.
As a five-year combined degree program, the BS in Business Management + MS in Human Resource Management provides future HR professionals the skills to be influential leaders in a shortened time frame. The master鈥檚 in human resource management curriculum is strengthened by broad business management instruction and practical HR management experience in the New York City metropolitan area.
Accelerated Human Resource Management Education
If you are interested in human resource careers, from independent consulting pathways to director- or manager-level HR positions in businesses of any size, enter the field at a higher career advancement and salary potential (and save on graduate tuition) through an accelerated program like 91直播鈥檚.
In the year after completing the requirements for the bachelor鈥檚 program, you鈥檒l transition to earning an experience-heavy master鈥檚 in human resource management degree supporting your professional aspirations.
Years One鈥揟hree: Undergraduate coursework in business management. Meet with your academic advisor and the graduate program director to indicate interest in the 4+1 program.
Year Four: Begin graduate human resource management coursework and complete bachelor鈥檚.
Year Five: Complete remaining master鈥檚 in human resources courses.
Gain on-the-job training in essential HR concepts through internships, networking opportunities, and real-world projects in 91直播鈥檚 accelerated human resource management degree program.
Explore 91直播's various 4+1 accelerated degree pathways.
The flexibility of the accelerated human resource management program allows students to explore a wide range of fields within human resources and learn skills applicable to many industries and sectors. In addition, the combined bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 curriculum offers several opportunities for professional development, from exam preparation to additional certifications and an optional internship.
Requirements for the 4+1 accelerated program in human resource management include:
- 120 bachelor鈥檚 degree credits
- 36 graduate credits
- Graduate field competency experience and strategic capstone
You鈥檒l complete 12 of 36 required MS in Human Resource Management credits through combined bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 course credit, allowing for completion of the final 24 credits in just one extra year.
Many entry-level roles in human resources such as human resource specialists, recruiters, and labor relations specialists are accessible with just a bachelor鈥檚 degree. However, expertise gained through a master鈥檚 program in human resource management can give you an edge when it鈥檚 time to progress to supervisory and leadership positions.
Saving time and money through 91直播鈥檚 accelerated master鈥檚 in human resource management program allows you to explore HR areas such as recruiting or training more deeply and gain specialized experience in professional work environments through New York City-area internships. Plus, extended business management skills training furthers career opportunities in a variety of advanced business operations roles.
Career opportunities with a master鈥檚 in human resource management include:
- Chief Learning Officer
- HR Manager or Director
- Compensation & Benefits Manager
- Compensation, Benefits & Job Analysis Specialist
- HR Practice Leader
If you are starting out as an undergraduate interested in working in human resources, consider the head start of 91直播鈥檚 4+1 accelerated degree program format, where leadership roles are within reach after just five years of education.
Master鈥檚 in Human Resource Management Salary
Holding a master鈥檚 in human resources also positions graduates to receive greater
salary compensation for entry-level roles as well as those where experience and education
are expected beyond the bachelor鈥檚 level.
Entering the human resources field in a leadership-track capacity can earn graduates strong median annual salaries for the following roles, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- $62,290
- - $76,040
- - $77,010
- - $126,230
- - $127,140
Prospective first-year accelerated program students follow the typical undergraduate admissions process for entrance to the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management degree program of study. If you have any questions about the process, feel free to contact an admissions counselor.
Review complete 91直播 undergraduate admissions information.
Once students have earned at least 75 credits in the BS program and can demonstrate their potential and foundational knowledge through at least one faculty recommendation, they can apply to enroll in the accelerated human resources management program in their fourth year.
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Prerequisite Course Progressions
Students following the accelerated human resource management program pathway must
complete HROE 5100, HROE 5102, MGPS 5010, and MGPS 5050 and must also earn a B or
better in all HROE/MGPS coursework.
The Bachelor of Science program requires three courses in a concentration area which students will use to take HR courses in preparation for the MS in Human Resource Master鈥檚 program. Additionally, students may not take more than one HROE/MGPS course in the first two semesters of the program. After that, students may take up to two per semester.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
You鈥檙e already cutting costs on 12 graduate credits through our practical 4+1 accelerated
human resource management program pathway.
Check out 91直播 Financial Aid resources to learn further options to manage the cost of your advanced HR leadership training.
Apply to the 4+1 Accelerated BS in Business Management + MS in Human Resource Management Program
Gain unrivaled professional skills and working HR knowledge at one of the top business schools in Westchester County and the greater NYC area through 91直播鈥檚 4+1 accelerated degree program in human resource management.
If you鈥檙e excited to jumpstart your career as a leader in the human resource field in just five years, .
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