Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development

School of Education and Human Services

OU’s HRD program prepares students to become human resources professionals. You’ll earn a balanced, interdisciplinary HRD degree that equips you to solve problems constructively, build high-performing teams, and play a supportive role in your organization. And we have connections throughout Southeast Michigan, giving you extensive opportunities for professional internships, mentoring, networking, and human resource development jobs.

Delivery Type: 100% online, partially online

Credit required/Time to completion: 120 credits

Cost of degree: Tuition rates

Projected National Average Salary: $71,200

Projected National Job Growth: 10.6%

Career opportunities: Human Resources Professional, School Administrator, Training Supervisor, Project Manager and more.

Who should apply: Students who are well organized and have strong interpersonal skills, who are looking for leadership roles in administrative and training careers in business and industry.

Who is hiring OU grads: Deloitte, University of Michigan, State of Michigan, Ford, Corewell Health, Johnson & Johnson, General Motors, Stryker and more.

*Data was last reviewed in March 2024. Projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.