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Bachelor of Science Human Resource Management
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science Human Resource Management
Peirce College
The goal of the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management degree program is to prepare Peirce College graduates for employment as successful and effective HR professionals in the competitive, global business comm
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Demonstrate competency in core business disciplines and the ability to apply this knowledge to human resource management situations, assess core human resource management policies, procedures, and processes, evaluate statutory and legal requirements when administering human resource management policies and procedures, assess human resource management issues in a global context and choose and defend resolutions, and apply appropriate research methods to the analysis of human resource management issues and communicate recommendations.
Program Credit Requirements
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio,
the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences
you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will
transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Bachelor of Science Human Resource Management
121
BS Hum Resource Mgmt
121
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 90 credits may be applied to this program.
BS in Human Resource Mgt Requirements
51
Fundamentals of Accounting
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Introduction to Business
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Fundamentals of Finance
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Hum Res Mgt
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Managing Employment Law
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Training Develop/Design
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
HR Information Systems
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Human Capital Mgt
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Labor&Employee Relations
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Total Rewards
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Organizational Develop
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Global HR & Diversity
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
HRM Capstone
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Applied Mgmt Concepts
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Ethical Leadership
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Operations Management
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Intro to Marketing
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
BS Hum Resource Mgmt CORE
45
Application Software Fund
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Effective Speech Comm
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Practical Reasoning
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Macroeconomics
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Microeconomics
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
English Composition
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rhetoric and Research
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Introduction to Ethics
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Intro to College Math
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
College Algebra
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Statistics I
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
HUM/HIS CORE
3
Complete courses from the following Subject list:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
SCI CORE
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Subject:
GEN ED CORE
3
Complete courses from the following Subject list:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
PRC100/PRC101 & Electives
25
PRC100/PRC101
3
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
PRC100
Elective Courses
24
complete any available course
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Program Overview & Guidance
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes. Students can earn credit for college-level knowledge acquired outside the classroom, including professional and military training, credit-by-exam, professional certifications and licenses, as well as college courses. |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
268
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100% of transfer students werre accepted as we are an open admission school.
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Peirce College understands the needs of adults better than any other college or university in Philadelphia. Our advisors, counselors and faculty take the time to know you and understand your unique needs and goals so we can help you finish your degree, advance your career and transform your life. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
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Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-1011.00 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 11-3111.00 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization. | Management Occupations |
| 13-1141.00 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-1041.00 | Compliance Officers | Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-1041.06 | Coroners | Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-1041.08 | Customs Brokers | Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. Sign documents under a power of attorney. Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications. Coordinate transportation and storage of imported goods. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-1041.01 | Environmental Compliance Inspectors | Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-1041.03 | Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-1041.04 | Government Property Inspectors and Investigators | Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 43-4161.00 | Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons. | Office and Administrative Support Occupations |
| 11-3121.00 | Human Resources Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization. | Management Occupations |
| 13-1071.00 | Human Resources Specialists | Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-1075.00 | Labor Relations Specialists | Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-1041.07 | Regulatory Affairs Specialists | Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 11-3131.00 | Training and Development Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization. | Management Occupations |
| 13-1151.00 | Training and Development Specialists | Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |