I found the classes that I needed to take for my human resources and management and leadership majors to be so relevant to the work I was doing at my internships and when I entered the professional workforce.”
Program overview
Develop the skills you need to be part of a vital human resources team. Learn how to design HR systems that maximize the potential of employees, protect the interests of the organization and create a strong culture for the firm to thrive. The skills you learn in this program will enable you to make decisions regarding employee recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management and compensation.
$126K+
median annual salary for human resources managers (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021)
#4
undergraduate HRM program in New Jersey by College Factual (2022)
10:1
student-to-faculty ratio
Admission options

First-year - How to Apply
Rider is where your future begins. First-year students are defined as recent high school graduates who are attending college for the first time. There are so many opportunities ahead. Take the first step towards your tomorrow at Rider.

Transfer - How to Apply
No matter where you began your journey, Rider has the resources you need to continue moving forward. At Rider, transfer students are defined as students who are under the age of 25 and have credits from another college or university.

Continuing Education - How to Apply
Rider offers flexible pathways for adult learners aged 25 or over, including veterans and active duty military personnel, that allow you to earn your bachelor's degree or take courses for personal enrichment. Non-matriculated or visiting students should apply using the Continuing Education application.
Where potential becomes a plan
The demand for well-trained human resource management professionals has increased greatly. Graduates of the program are hard at work in human resources jobs.
Recent employers include:
- Johnson & Johnson
- Bank of America
- Enterprise
- FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
- Workday


Program requirements
Our 120-credit program focuses on core business principles and strategies.
Start strong to make it big
Acquire leadership and professional skills, gain hands-on experience and build your resume with real-world experience to stand out when you graduate with our internship and co-op opportunities.

Financial aid resources
Learn more about financial aid, tuition and the various options we offer to make your college education affordable.
Contact
Associate Professor, Department Chair
Department of Management
Sweigart Hall
kimmgt [at] rider.edu
609-896-5069
Academic Focus: Human Resource Management, Management