
100% Online HR Management & Development Degrees
Advance your career with a flexible, affordable degree from a respected university.
BENEFITS
Why LSU Online HR Degrees?
Save Time & Money
Award-winning Faculty
Fast-growing Industry
Save time and money by transferring up to 75% of your credits.
Learn from the same experienced, award-winning faculty members who teach on campus.
Human resources jobs are projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations, according to the BLS.
Human Resources Programs

Unmatched Student Support
All online students have access to dedicated Enrollment and Student Success Coaches.
Same Degree, No Commute
Earn a diploma identical to every on-campus graduate. There is no mention of online in your degree.
Flexible Learning
Fit your studies around your schedule with an online format.

Affordability
Programs combine affordability and quality to help advance your career.
HUMAN RESOURCES PROGRAMS
Featured Degrees
Leadership and Human Resource Development
Master of Science - LSU
This rigorous program equips you with the practical skills to develop people and organizations, manage change, and leverage data to become a well-rounded and strategic HR leader.
Admissions Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a foreign institution
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (or last half-degree) on all undergraduate coursework and a 3.0 on any graduate work already completed
Leadership and Human Resource Development - Workforce Development
Master of Science - LSU
This concentration supplements the knowledge earned in the MS in LHRD with expertise in identifying, analyzing, and planning for broader workforce development trends that affect employee-employer dynamics in the workplace.
Admissions Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a foreign institution
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (or last half-degree) on all undergraduate coursework and a 3.0 on any graduate work already completed
General Business - Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science - LSU
Elevate your HR expertise at the strategic level. This AACSB-accredited program, offered through the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business, equips you with business knowledge and skills in HR policy implementation, job evaluation methods, and compensation strategies.


Admissions Requirements:
- 3.0 Core GPA on the 19 units of college-preparatory high school courses as outlined in the LSU Core
- LSU is a test-optional institution which means applicants will have the choice to select if they wish to have their ACT or SAT scores considered for admission.
Leadership and Human Resource Development
Bachelor of Science - LSU
This SHRM Academically Aligned Program helps you cultivate the skill set needed to make the people in organizations more agile, prepare the workforce for change, connect employees with their work, and more.


Admissions Requirements:
- 3.0 Core GPA on the 19 units of college-preparatory high school courses as outlined in the LSU Core
- LSU is a test-optional institution which means applicants will have the choice to select if they wish to have their ACT or SAT scores considered for admission.
Management & Administration - Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science - LSU Shreveport
Offered through the LSU Shreveport College of Business, this program equips you with the essential knowledge needed to thrive in business and HR. Learn to manage diverse workplaces through courses in organizational behavior, workforce training, and conflict management.
The degree was ranked #1 among the Most Affordable Online Bachelor's Degrees by Best-Universities.net in 2024.

Admissions Requirements:
- Completion or on track to complete the Board of Regents High School Core curriculum
- 2.0 cumulative High School GPA (on 4.0 scale)
- An ACT English sub-score greater than or equal to an 18 (SAT Critical Reading 450) AND an ACT Math sub-score greater than or equal to a 19 (SAT Math 460)
- Cumulative CORE curriculum GPA of at least 2.0 (on 4.0 scale) OR An ACT composite score of at least 20 or an SAT combined Critical Reading and Math score of 940
TOP RANKED PROGRAMS

The BS in General Business - Human Resource Management and the BS in Leadership & Human Resource Development (LHRD) are ranked among the best bachelor’s programs and the best programs for veterans by U.S. News & World Report.
Ranked Among Best Bachelor’s Programs
SAME DEGREE, 100% ONLINE
Earn an HR Degree on Your Terms
Modern organizations need HR professionals who can lead, innovate, and navigate an ever-changing workforce. The online Human Resources Management & Development degrees from LSU and LSU Shreveport address this critical need by equipping you with the in-demand skills for success.
In these programs, you'll develop expertise in managing people, processes, and organizations. You'll learn how to become an essential part of an organization and gain the skills to launch your HR career to new heights. With these affordable, flexible programs, you can invest in your future without sacrificing your current life.
You'll learn how to become an essential part of an organization and gain the skills to launch your HR career to new heights.
CAREERS IN HUMAN RESOURCES
Job Trends & Salaries
Human Resources Managers
$136,350
5%
Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 5 percent by 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.1
According to the BLS, the median annual wage for human resources managers was $136,350 in May 2023.
Median Annual Wage
Job Growth
Human Resources Specialists
6%
$67,650
According to the BLS, the median annual wage for human resources specialists was $67,650 in May 2023.
Employment of human resources specialists is projected to grow 6 percent by 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.1
Median Annual Wage
Job Growth
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
Hear From a Graduate
The LHRD program has exceptional faculty members whose distinct approaches and perspectives greatly enriched my learning experience this past year.”

Mary Bordelon
Graduate of LSU MS in LHRD
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1Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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