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Dec 07, 2025
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2025-2026 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
Human Resource Management, B.S.
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Program Description
The goal of the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management program is to prepare individuals with the human resource management skills required to work effectively at a professional level in continually changing organizational environments. The program’s focus is providing the knowledge base needed for success in a variety of human resource careers. The program also focuses on the development of skill sets needed by human resource professionals with an emphasis on becoming valued partners within organizations.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management program are expected to be able to do the following:
- Develop human resource management initiatives aligned with organizational strategy.
- Demonstrate the knowledge necessary to perform the functions of a human resource management generalist for an organization.
- Analyze the theories and contemporary practices utilized in employee rewards and recognition systems.
- Assess various human resource initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Examine training and development strategies focusing on performance improvement and organizational development.
- Display cultural competence and analyze its role in human resource management.
- Communicate effectively with diverse audiences in a variety of modes.
- Incorporate an ethical and legal perspective into one’s work environment.
- Explore the dynamics of employer and employee work relationships, from both a union and non-union perspective.
- Demonstrate fundamental business administration skills needed by organizational leaders.
Program Structure and Delivery
Most courses in the program are delivered in an accelerated format. Courses are delivered both fully online, as well as either on-ground or hybrid. Hybrid courses incorporate both on-ground and online activities.
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Degree Requirements
A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation with a bachelor of science degree from Saint Mary’s University. All students must meet the general education credit requirements. A minimum of 36 credits is needed to complete the B.S. in Human Resource Management. | Required Human Resource Management Courses | 15 cr. | | Required Business and Management Courses | 12 cr. | | Required Communication Course | 3 cr. | | Elective Courses | 3 cr. | | Required Capstone Course | 3 cr. | | Total | 36 cr. | Required Human Resource Management Courses: 15 cr.
Required Business and Management Courses: 12 cr.
Required Communication Course: 3 cr.
Elective Courses: 3 cr.
Students may select any 300 or 400 level business or management course as an elective. Course information may be found at Business Administration, B.S. and Managed Share Core, (Bachelors) . Students who anticipate enrolling in a graduate program at Saint Mary’s University may take a graduate course for the Human Resource Management core program elective course requirement. The graduate course may be applied toward both the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management and the graduate program requirements if a grade of B or higher is earned in the course. Registration for the graduate course must be approved by the program director, and the graduate course must be completed within the final 12 credits of the bachelor’s degree program. Required Capstone Course: 3 cr.
Bachelor’s to Graduate Bridge Pathways
Bachelor’s completion degrees can be bridged to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota graduate programs and certificates by combining advanced undergraduate coursework with graduate-level coursework. Depending on which programs are part of the pathway bridge, bachelor’s completion students may take up to 50% of the required graduate coursework for a graduate degree or 100% of the coursework for a graduate certificate. The graduate courses count toward the completion of both the bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree or certificate. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application through admission. Please see admissions for program specific admission policies. B.S. in Human Resource Management to M.A. in Human Resource Management Pathway
Students in the B.S. in Human Resource Management program are eligible to take the following M.A. in Human Resource Management program graduate level courses to replace B.S. in Human Resource Management core program coursework: Pathways to Additional Graduate Programs
Students who are interested in enrolling in graduate certificates or programs other than the M.A. in Human Resource Management program also have the option to complete graduate courses as part of the graduate bridge pathway. Please see the University Catalog for a complete list of graduate programs and certificates. Consult with an adviser for more information. Faculty
The faculty members for this program have earned doctorate or master’s degrees. Faculty are selected for their combination of educational and professional experience and expertise. Admission Requirements
Applicants may apply for admission to undergraduate certificate and degree programs at any time during the year and, if accepted, begin the program during any one of the three semesters. Applicants must demonstrate the language proficiency necessary for successful undergraduate coursework. Applicants must provide all official transcripts issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota for all previously attempted college-level coursework. If no college-level coursework has been previously attempted, an official high school transcript showing an earned diploma must be submitted. Applicants may complete an interview with a program administrator as part of the admission process. Application Process
Applicants within the U.S. must submit: - A completed application form
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An official high school or GED transcript issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Transfer students who, following high school completion, have earned 12 or more college-level credits and at least C/2.0 or above grades are not required to submit official high school transcripts. - Official transcripts from all post-high school coursework including technical and community colleges. (An official transcript is one that is sent to the university by the credit-granting institution.)
Students with transcripts issued in the U.S. may be admitted without an official transcript. Students must provide an official transcript by the last day to add/drop classes in their first term of attendance. In cases where students are completing coursework while simultaneously applying for admission, students may be admitted with an in-progress transcript, and an official transcript posting final grades and, when appropriate, degree attainment, must be submitted before students are allowed to register for subsequent semesters. Applicants from countries outside the U.S. must submit: -
A completed application form. -
High school transcripts and post-high school transcripts which must be evaluated by a university accepted evaluation service, such as World Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators, Educational Perspectives, or One Earth International Credential Evaluators and be deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. university standards). Evaluations from an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES.org) will also be accepted. Any post-high school transcripts should be evaluated on a course by course basis rather than a general evaluation. -
English proficiency Exam - Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT)) with a minimum score of 72, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.0, Duolingo Language Test with a minimum score of 105, the International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP) with a minimum score of 4.0 or Pearson Test of English with a score of 51, EIKEN with a minimum of Pre-1, and the Manchester Exam with a minimum score of 360. Please Note: Application materials should be sent to the attention of the Office of Admission on the Minneapolis Campus. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
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