**Institution:** ECPI University

**College:** Online

**Sub-Program:** Organizational Leadership

**Degree:** Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership - Human Resources Management Track 100% Online

**Canonical URL:** https://www.ecpi.edu/online/programs/human-resource-management-bachelor-degree

**Last Updated:** 2026-06-19T17:41:43+00:00

## Human Resources Management Degree Concentration Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership program with a Management concentration and a Human Resources Management track provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership and management skills applicable across diverse industries and organizations, including private, public, for-profit, and non-profit sectors. The curriculum emphasizes collaboration and the ability to influence team behaviors while navigating social, economic, and ethical challenges.

The Human Resources Management track focuses on strategies for supporting and motivating a diverse workforce. Students explore employee recruitment, retention, and development practices, including approaches to compensation, benefits, rewards, and recognition. Topics include fostering workplace inclusivity, addressing workforce challenges, and enhancing employee engagement.

Through ECPI University’s year-round accelerated schedule, students can earn a bachelor’s degree in as few as **2.5 years**.

### Knowledge and Skills

Graduates should grow in the following areas:

- **Leadership and Collaboration:**
    Develop skills to influence individual and team behaviors in diverse organizational settings.
- **Workforce Support and Motivation:**
    Implement practices to support and inspire a multicultural workforce in individual and group contexts.
- **Recruitment and Retention:**
    Design effective strategies for employee recruitment, retention, and recognition to enhance organizational performance.

As of July 2021, ECPI University aligned its Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership - Human Resources Management Track with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. Throughout the world, over 500 programs in approx. 425 educational institutions have been acknowledged by SHRM as being in alignment with its suggested guides and templates. The HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates were developed by SHRM to define the minimum HR content areas that should be studied by HR students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The guidelines -- created in 2006 and revalidated in 2010, 2013 and 2017 -- are part of SHRM’s Academic Initiative to define HR education standards taught in university business schools and help universities develop degree programs that follow these standards.

##  Human Resources Management Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership Management Human Resources Management concentration

### Featured Courses, Topics & Overview

- **Foundations of Decision Making** — BUS316
    Students will learn how to evaluate choices and actions while assessing certainty, uncertainty, and risk. Both individual and group decision- making will be explored.
- **Staffing and Workforce Diversity** — HRM443
    Students will be given an opportunity to explore workforce communities and demographics to develop strategies that maximize skills and abilities of a diverse workforce.

| Credit Hours | Course Categories | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Arts & Sciences | Courses which delve into both creative expression and the scientific world, shaping well-rounded thinkers. |
| 33 | Core Curriculum | Courses that provide an educational foundation, building essential skills across diverse subjects. |
| 12 | Track Courses | Specialized degree track courses are focused deep dives within your major, letting you become an expert in a specific niche related to your field. |
| 39 | Electives | Enhance your academic journey and explore new interests with our elective courses, offering unique perspectives and enriching your educational experience. |
| 6 | Self Integration | These courses set you up for college success and beyond. |
| **121** | **Total Credit Hours** | [View Complete Curriculum Information](https://catalog.ecpi.edu/programs/elyy34LPHMMP4JfDVnBw) |

## Accreditation

ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees.

Full accreditation details: [ECPI University Accreditation](https://www.ecpi.edu/accreditation).