Human interaction with a purpose

Earn a human resource management degree from a top-ranked online degree program

The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College human resource management degree is nationally ranked and allows you to get the degree you want with the flexibility you need.

  • Ranked in “Best Online Bachelor’s in Human Resources”
  • Curriculum is fully aligned with the Society for Human Resources Management’s human resource curriculum guidebook and templates
  • Upon graduation, students with a human resource management degree can apply for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam
  • A focus on leadership and ethics distinguishes The Woods degree from the rest
  • Learn from professors with real-world experience

Small is beautiful

13:1 student to faculty ratio.

$10 million in scholarships

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Meet professor Meredith Williams

Former VP of marketing for consumer brand Clabber Girl Baking Powder.

There’s nothing like it anywhere in the world

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is home to historic architecture, the shrine of the United States’ 8th Catholic saint, a bustling sports and recreation center, and a community of people who want to see you succeed.

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Support team

Tutors through the Learning Resource Center provide hands-on assistance for online learners.

Our values

We follow in the footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin in all that we do as we work to live out values of social justice, spirituality, sustainability and gender equity.

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Prepare for your future

Paths that a human resource management degree prepares you for: 

  • Employment and placement manager
  • Compensation manager
  • Training and development specialist
  • Human resources information system analyst

Combine with business administration or math and become a director of human resources or a job analyst. Add a psychology minor to become a better employee relations manager. Double major in education and human resource management to become an employee educator consultant. Or, add a business administration minor to prepare for a career as a human resource entrepreneur. The possibilities are endless!

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