Bachelor in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration (Bachelor's)

Admissions are rolling, while tuition is Mount Mercy offers competitive tuition and generous scholarships. Students may also apply for federal, state, and other financial assistance..

This programme prepares students to manage personnel and support business strategies in diverse organizations. It emphasizes practical skills in talent recruitment, employee engagement, and organizational planning. The curriculum is aligned with SHRM standards, ensuring graduates meet industry benchmarks. Students engage with working professionals who teach real-world HR practices.

Focus areas include Talent Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Organizational Planning, Compensation Issues, HR Metrics, Labor Law Compliance.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across core business courses, HR-specific classes, and applied learning experiences. It includes coursework in payroll, organizational design, and ethical decision-making in HR.

Graduates enter roles such as Human Resource Specialist, Recruiter, Compensation Director, or Employee Benefits Director in companies across various industries.

The programme accepts applications year-round with no deadline. Applicants must submit official transcripts from all prior institutions. It offers test-optional admission and accepts up to 93 transfer credits from regionally accredited four-year universities.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus or online, full-time or part-time, with multiple start dates throughout the year and 8- and 16-week sessions. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.

Mount Mercy University’s campus sits at 1330 Elmhurst Drive NE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Students can pursue traditional undergraduate study on campus while taking part in athletics and campus events. The university connects its present direction with its history and focuses its message on students’ futures.

Academic options span undergraduate majors and minors, graduate programs, and online study. Undergraduate students can choose traditional on-campus programs or accelerated online courses. Graduate offerings include flexible and convenient master’s and doctoral programs designed for working adults. Online options include bachelor’s and master’s degrees, providing an alternative for students who need the convenience of remote study. MMU Plus allows students to get a head start on a master’s degree, while the Catherine McAuley Scholarship can cover tuition.

International students should consider which study format best fits their goals. On-campus undergraduate programs provide a campus-based route, while online and accelerated options offer added flexibility. Graduate and doctoral programs may suit working adults. Mount Mercy also has an active athletics program and welcomes students interested in competing as Mustangs. The university has announced its intent to combine with St. Ambrose University, a development expected to bring additional academic and extracurricular opportunities for students and the region.