Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management

How long is this program?
8 Semesters
Is this online, in-person or hybrid?
On-Ground, Online
Where will I take my classes?
Gainesville, Online
Which semesters can I start?
Fall, Spring
What type of degree will I get?
BBA

Understand the work behind a stronger workplace.

A thoughtful hiring decision or a well-designed training program can change someone’s working life. With Brenau University’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management, you’ll build the knowledge to support those decisions and understand what they mean for a business. The degree pairs the study of employees and organizations with a broad business education, preparing you to consider both people’s needs and an employer’s goals. Whether you’re starting a career in HR or moving toward employee support responsibilities in your current workplace, you’ll develop a foundation for helping people succeed as their jobs, teams and organizations change.

Program at a glance

Degree
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Credits
8 semesters
Format
Online and on-ground
Location
Gainesville & online

What you’ll learn

  • Evaluate how compensation systems and government regulations influence an organization’s pay and benefits decisions.
  • Recognize leadership behaviors that help individuals and groups work effectively, including during organizational change.
  • Examine how cultural assumptions, bias and differences in values can affect communication and collaboration across a workforce.
  • Use HR strategies to support organizational goals while considering the needs of employees.

Your coursework

The 18-credit major starts with HR 333: Human Resource Management. This course introduces recruitment, performance appraisal, employee development, compensation, workplace safety, labor relations and HR research. Then choose five of the following three-credit courses:

  • HR 312: Recruiting and Selection. Examine hiring methods and develop interviewing skills for selecting employees.
  • BA 330: Managing Cross-Cultural Business Environments. Consider how differing values and norms influence team dynamics, communication and the way work gets done.
  • HR 401: Benefits and Compensation. Study how to develop competitive compensation plans and account for government regulations.
  • HR 414: Designing Training Programs. Set learning objectives, sequence instruction for adult learners and select ways to evaluate the training’s effectiveness.
  • HR 422: HR Strategic Planning. Apply business planning principles to changes in jobs, careers, work groups and organizations.
  • HR 428: Measurement of Human Resource Management. Examine ways to measure staffing, rewards, training and employee relations, including the development and management of HR budgets.

The business core also covers economics, information systems, marketing, statistics, international business and value chain management, and concludes with Business Capstone. Liberal education, foundation courses and any needed electives complete your degree.

Career directions

  • Human resources coordinator: Support day-to-day HR processes and respond to employee questions.
  • Recruiting specialist: Coordinate hiring activities, communicate with candidates and support employee selection.
  • Benefits administrator: Help employees understand benefits and support program administration.
  • Training and development specialist: Help identify learning needs and organize employee development.
Career requirements vary by employer. Your coursework can support entry into HR, with experience opening paths toward specialized or management responsibilities.

Why study Human Resource Management at Brenau?

See how HR fits into the business.

Accounting, finance, business law and organizational behavior are part of a 42-credit core that helps you understand the consequences of workforce decisions.

Give your HR interests room to develop.

Choose five courses from six major options, with an adviser helping you plan the prerequisites for advanced study.

Learn with faculty through practical problems.

Work directly with experienced business faculty to examine situations you can connect to your own life and work.

Meet your lead faculty

Dr. Shatrela Washington-Hubbard

Dr. Shatrela Washington-Hubbard currently serves as the Swinton A. Griffith III dean and program director of human resource management programs for the Jacobs College of Business & Media at Brenau University. As dean of the Jacobs College of Business & Media, Washington-Hubbard is focusing on building strategic alliances to grow the college, differentiate the program offerings, and create programs that are regionally and nationally recognized.

Learn more about Shatrela Washington-Hubbard

Admissions Requirements 

Freshman Admissions Requirements (Online & On-Ground)

  • Successful completion of high school curriculum at a regionally accredited school
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA in core classes (math, science, social studies, foreign language, literature) — not cumulative
  • Brenau does not require SAT or ACT scores to make an admissions decision.
  • All home schooled applicants will be asked to complete an interview.

Transfer Admissions Requirements (Online & On-Ground)

  • Be in good standing with your current or former institutions
  • Have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA

Estimated Cost and Tuition

The BBA in Human Resources Management is offered in both on-ground and online formats. Your estimated cost depends on how you attend and where you live while enrolled. The table below outlines estimated 2025–2026 tuition and total cost of attendance. Financial aid may reduce your actual out-of-pocket cost.
Estimated Annual Program Costs Before Financial Aid
Program format Estimated annual tuition before financial aid Estimated annual total cost before financial aid
On-Ground (On campus) $33,044 $53,156
On-Ground (Commuter) $33,044 $45,353–$57,601
Online $16,200 $25,131–$36,343
On-ground estimates are based on full-time enrollment of 12–18 credits across the fall and spring semesters. Online tuition is based on $450 per credit hour for 12 credits across the fall and spring semesters. Actual cost may vary depending on housing, transportation, books, fees, transfer credit, and financial aid. Use Brenau’s Net Price Calculator for a more personalized estimate.

Frequently asked questions

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How should I plan my HR course sequence?

Take HR 333 before Recruiting and Selection, Benefits and Compensation or Designing Training Programs. HR Strategic Planning requires HR 312, HR 333 and HR 401; Measurement of Human Resource Management requires HR 312 and HR 333. If you want either advanced course, include its prerequisites when choosing your five major options.

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How much of the degree must I complete at Brenau?

You must complete at least 30 semester hours at Brenau, including at least 21 hours in the HR major and/or BBA business core. A transfer review will determine how previous credits apply. Placement and transfer credit can result in a degree plan exceeding the 120-hour minimum.

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Can I study HR online?

Yes. Online study is available for this degree. An adviser can help you plan course availability and prerequisites around the term you intend to begin.

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Estimated Cost of Attendance

Undergraduate Onground

Based on full-time enrollment (12-18 credits) and a 9-month period of enrollment (Fall & Spring semesters). * applies only to Women's College students.

Tuition for Active Duty Military personnel, dependents and spouses is discounted. Information regarding Cost of Attendance for military, veterans and family is available on our Military and Veteran Student Admissions page.

Undergraduate Bachelor's Business Online

Based on full-time enrollment (12 credits) and a 9-month period of enrollment (Fall & Spring semesters).

Estimated Costs Cost Type Online Online with Parents
Tuition Direct $16,200.00 $16,200.00
I&I Development Fee Direct $477.00 $477.00
University Service Fee Direct $650.00 $650.00
Book & Supplies Indirect $1,290.00 $1,290.00
Federal Loan Fees Indirect $76.00 $76.00
Housing & Food Indirect $14,950.00 $3,738.00
Transportation Indirect $100.00 $100.00
Personal Expenses Indirect $2,600.00 $2,600.00
2025-26 Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $36,343.00 $25,131.00

Tuition for Active Duty Military personnel, dependents and spouses is discounted. Information regarding Cost of Attendance for military, veterans and family is available on our Military and Veteran Student Admissions page.