BA in Business Administration, Human Resource Management Concentration Degree Program Overview
’s online Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management degree can prepare you to help companies succeed by focusing on their people.
You’ll gain a solid liberal arts foundation and the tools to help employees succeed. Learning real-world communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills can open the door to various HR career possibilities, potentially specializing in recruitment, benefits, compliance, or training. The curriculum also covers:
- Recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating employees
- Federal and state workplace regulations
- Employee compensation and benefit programs
- Addressing and resolving employee disputes
Available BA in Business Administration Online Concentrations
Additional Academic Options
- Associate of Arts: Receive a general business background in two years.
- Master of Business Administration: If you are especially motivated, you can qualify to participate in our accelerated Master of Business Administration (MBA) program and earn both a BA and an MBA in under five years. Both degrees may be earned with a combined 148 credits, and after receiving your bachelor’s degree at , you will be eligible for a 25% discount on the master’s program.

Dr. Carrie Colbert, Professor of Business Administration at New England College, has been selected as a regional recipient of the 2024 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award. Each year, the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) celebrates excellence in teaching by recognizing faculty members who go above and beyond in their dedication to students.



