Undergraduate Major
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
Developed with the input of faculty members with academic and practical business experience, 17Թ’s Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management program teaches students how to develop and evaluate resources necessary to sustain a positive return of the people investment in an organization.
Growing Profession
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of human resources specialists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. 17Թ 81,800 openings for human resources specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
High-Earnings Potential
The median annual wage for human resource specialists in 2024 was $72,910, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job Options
- Benefits Analyst
- Change Manager
- Compensation Manager
- Director of Employee Relations
- Human Resources Analyst
- Human Resources Director
- Human Resources Specialist
- Organizational Developer
- Payroll Manager
- Recruiter
- Trainer
Career Support at 17Թ
17Թ's Office of Career Development supports students and alumni in job searches and career planning. Its services include individual career advising; résumé, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile reviews; interview preparation and practice; access to career information as well as internship and job opportunities; career fairs and networking connections; and graduate school application support.
Program Overview
- Application Instructions
Through a rolling admission process, prospective undergraduate students — including first-year, transfer, and international students — may apply via the or . To learn more about how to complete your application, please visit our application page.
- Financing Your Education
There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about tuition, the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. 17Թ’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.
- Major Notes
To graduate with a Business degree, students must:
• Have earned and maintain an overall grade point average of 2.0
• Have earned 60 credits
• Earn a “C” or higher in BUS 101, BUS 206, BUS 207, and the math course taken to fulfill the General Education requirement
• Complete a 75 Hour Experiential Learning Graduation Requirement for all business majors.
Please consult with your academic advisor for more information.
- Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Take advantage of the business lab and Bloomberg Terminal at the John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne.
- Help to elevate entrepreneurs at the .
- Accreditation Statements
- 17Թ's Human Resource Management program is accredited by the and by the .
- 17Թ is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
- Opportunities for Majors
Phi Beta Lambda
Phi Beta Lambda provides opportunities students to develop vocational competencies for business and office occupations and business teacher education. The specific goals are to promote competent, aggressive business leadership, understand American business enterprise, establish career goals, encourage scholarship, promote sound financial management, and develop character and self-confidence and to facilitate transition from school to work. The 17Թ College PBL Chapter has won many awards on both state and national levels. In competitions, the 17Թ PBL Chapter regularly participates in state and national workshops and conferences, is active in campus projects and completes community service projects.
The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
IMA is the world's largest organization devoted to management accountants, financial management and information management professionals. IMA Student Chapters promote careers in those areas and helps to develop leadership skills.
Internship Opportunities
Internship placements for our students have included Citizen’s Bank, Walt Disney World, Rohm & Haas, Vanguard, GVA Smith Mack, Haines & Kibblehouse, US Department of Treasury, US Department of Finance, Stroehmann/Maier’s Bakery, Webb Insurance, InRoads, Reading Royals, Olsen/DeTurck, Philadelphia Eagles, Cott Beverage, Four Seasons Produce, Morgan Stanley, Ernst & Young and the Camden Riversharks.
The Washington Center Experience
17Թ students have an opportunity to earn college credit by spending a semester or summer in Washington, D.C. where they serve as interns in a congressional office, government agency, major corporation, newspaper or news network, or agencies devoted to legal affairs, international relations, or business and economics. Participants are customarily juniors or seniors who have achieved grade point averages of 2.5 or better and who have the endorsement of the appropriate academic area. In addition to their internship, students select one seminar dealing with the arts and humanities, communication, public policy, the legal system, business, and government. Interested students should see their academic advisor.
Delta Mu Delta
Delta Mu Delta is a business honor society that recognizes and encourages academic excellence of students to create a community that fosters the well-being of its individual members and the business community through life-time membership.
Find Your Future in Business & Media
Discover how 17Թ prepares students for success through hands-on learning in its Header School of Business and its Communication and Digital Media Department.
Smart Ways to Save at 17Թ
17Թ 99% of 17Թ undergraduates receive some type of financial aid. Submit the FAFSA and we’ll help you explore scholarships, grants and work-study so you can focus on college—not the cost.
Qualified first-year students may earn 17Թ merit scholarships and awards ranging from $23,000–$29,000 per year ($92,000–$116,000 over four years). That’s real savings that reflect your academic and personal achievements from day one.
Applying for aid is straightforward—and we’ll walk you through it. Complete the FAFSA and list 17Թ (school code 003233) to be considered for federal, state and 17Թ support.
Need-based grants can reduce your cost without adding repayment later. Full-time day students who file the FAFSA may be eligible—plus renewal options when you stay on track academically.
From work-study and campus jobs to experiential learning and paid internships, you can earn money while building your résumé. Ask about opportunities like the O’Pake Institute Fellows Program and 17Թ’s Apprenticeship to Degree Program.
Get to Know Your Faculty
For more information about 17Թ’s Human Resource Management program contact the Admissions Office at 610-796-8269 or admissions@alvernia.edu. Or reach out directly to Business Department Chair Tufan Tiglioglu at 610-796-8278 or tufan.tiglioglu@alvernia.edu. To see a list of lecturers in the College of Business, Communication, and Leadership, click here.
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