Help lead your organization toward responsible and successful management of its most important asset — its people. Explore how UMass Global’s online HR programs can help you grow your career.
Human resources is at the heart of every organization. HR professionals support employees to ensure companies run smoothly, ethically, and with sustained growth. If you are drawn to help others and want to play a critical role in business, a career in human resources could be your calling.
Whether you're looking for entry-level human resources jobs, or want to advance your current HR career, UMass Global can help you get where you want to be. We offer online bachelor's and master's degrees in human resources, including a dedicated Master of Science in HR or as an emphasis option for an MBA degree. Plus, check out our certificate programs, including both undergraduate and graduate options to round out your skill set.
You may even consider a self-paced program like the one UMass Global student Alex Meyers pursued to achieve her goal of becoming an HR generalist. Experience her success in this short video.
No matter which path you choose, UMass Global can help you put your passions to work.
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Our self-paced online course fully prepares you for the Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR™) exam. It offers practice questions with detailed explanations of the correct answers and a full-length practice test with 125 questions.
$349
aPHR Exam Prep, Course
2.4 CEU
Exam Prep
Our self-paced online course fully prepares you for the Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR™) exam. It offers practice questions with detailed explanations of the correct answers and a full-length practice test with 125 questions.
Our self-paced online course fully prepares you for the Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR™) exam. It offers practice questions with detailed explanations of the correct answers and a full-length practice test with 125 questions.
Certificates & Courses
Our self-paced online course fully prepares you for the Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR™) exam. It offers practice questions with detailed explanations of the correct answers and a full-length practice test with 125 questions.
Earn your business degree with an emphasis on the people driving every organization. Beyond your business core, this Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources prepares you for a role involving areas such as recruitment, compensation, benefits, and labor relations.
Mar 9, 2026
Business Admin (Human Resources), BBA
Instructor-Led
Earn your business degree with an emphasis on the people driving every organization. Beyond your business core, this Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources prepares you for a role involving areas such as recruitment, compensation, benefits, and labor relations.
Earn your business degree with an emphasis on the people driving every organization. Beyond your business core, this Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources prepares you for a role involving areas such as recruitment, compensation, benefits, and labor relations.
Bachelor's
Earn your business degree with an emphasis on the people driving every organization. Beyond your business core, this Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources prepares you for a role involving areas such as recruitment, compensation, benefits, and labor relations.
Elevate your expertise in managing any organization’s most valuable asset — its people — with this MBA in Human Resources. Expanding upon our core graduate-level business curriculum, this MBA in HR will prepare you for management positions in human resources.
Mar 9, 2026
Business Admin (Human Resources), MBA
Instructor-Led
Elevate your expertise in managing any organization’s most valuable asset — its people — with this MBA in Human Resources. Expanding upon our core graduate-level business curriculum, this MBA in HR will prepare you for management positions in human resources.
Elevate your expertise in managing any organization’s most valuable asset — its people — with this MBA in Human Resources. Expanding upon our core graduate-level business curriculum, this MBA in HR will prepare you for management positions in human resources.
Master's
Elevate your expertise in managing any organization’s most valuable asset — its people — with this MBA in Human Resources. Expanding upon our core graduate-level business curriculum, this MBA in HR will prepare you for management positions in human resources.
A career in human resources management could allow you to combine your business savvy with your passion for helping people. Although these professionals tend to work behind the scenes at an organization, they have a sizable impact on their company’s daily operations and outcomes.
What does a human resource manager do?
How do you become an HR manager?
What education and experience is required for the job?
Translating human resources efforts into tangible numbers can help you and your company improve results. Use these metrics to assess and establish benchmarks for attracting, developing and retaining top talent.
Explore how to calculate things like time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, training participation rate, and average happiness of your workers with this helpful graphic.
Effective Management Practices for Today’s Workplace
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Testimonials
The flexibility of this program made it possible to balance work, family, and academics, even when it felt overwhelming. The guidance and encouragement along the way helped to make this milestone possible.
Kristina D.
MS in Human Resources
When I first began the course, I knew only the bare minimum concerning HR. Though I worked in the field, terms and regulations were foreign to me. Now, I am able to properly relate to what is being stated at the table of discussion and can participate at an expert level.
Lynette A.
PHR Certification Exam Preparation Course
Fort Washington Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Human resources, or HR, is the department within an organization that helps manage the people who make the business possible. They may work with leaders and individuals to ensure staffing needs are met, workers are satisfied, and track efficiencies of their contributions across the company.
Depending on the size of the company, an HR professional might be involved in one or several of the following activities:
Recruiting, hiring, and retaining talent
Employee engagement
Performance management
Compensation and benefits
Development and training
Risk management
Audits and legal compliance
HR is critical for all businesses, regardless of their size. It provides the building blocks for success by maintaining culture, business communications, staffing efficiencies, and ensuring the organization is following regulatory requirements for a positive work environment.
Ideally, you’ll want to earn a bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field first. Some higher-level positions may require a master’s degree. The next step is to acquire work experience, and you may want to consider pursing an industry certification to gain a competitive advantage. Read more.
Earn Your HR Degree
If you have a passion for people and want to play a critical role in business, begin the next step to an HR degree. Have questions about enrollment, degree programs, or financial aid? A UMass Global enrollment coach can help.
