Accelerated Adult Programs
Human Resource Management (B.S.)
Flexible, career-focused preparation to recruit, develop, and retain talent—tailored for working adults in the Coatesville area.
Adult-FriendlyOnline & accelerated options designed around work & family
Career-Ready SkillsTalent acquisition, training & development, compensation & benefits, HR law, analytics
Next-Step PathwaySHRM-aligned curriculum; strong base for SHRM-CP readiness and MBA/grad study
What You’ll Learn:
- Core HR functions: workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, and retention
- Training & development, performance management, and organizational change
- Compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategy
- Employment law, ethics, and risk/compliance in the workplace
- HR analytics & HRIS fundamentals to inform data-driven decisions
- Diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging (DEI) and employee relations
- Professional communication, teamwork, and leadership for business settings
- Experiential learning that connects classroom knowledge to real HR practice
Where Graduates Can Work
- HR Generalist / HR Coordinator
- Talent Acquisition / Recruiter
- Training & Development Specialist
- Compensation & Benefits Analyst
- Employee Relations / HR Business Partner (entry-level)
- HRIS / HR Analytics Associate
- Office / Operations & People Operations roles across sectors
Curriculum Highlights
Final degree requirements are set by Alvernia University; your advisor will confirm your personalized plan.
- Foundations across staffing, training, compensation, employment law & HR strategy
- Organizational behavior, leadership, and change management
- HR analytics/HRIS applications and data for decision-making
- Experiential learning (business majors complete a 75-hour requirement)
- Accredited by ACBSP through Alvernia’s Business Department
- Delivery designed for working adults with flexible scheduling
