Human Resource Strategic Management

Bellevue University is a private, nonprofit institution established in 1966 and known for accessible, career-focused education. Serving more than 23,800 students, including an international cohort, Bellevue offers a mix of on-campus and online programs designed for working adults and learners seeking flexible schedules. The university emphasizes transfer-friendly policies and practical credentials that support career advancement across a variety of fields.

Programs span undergraduate and graduate levels and are delivered with a focus on applied learning and real world outcomes. Faculty bring professional experience to the classroom and online courses use modern learning platforms to ensure academic rigor and engagement. Students benefit from support services such as academic advising, career counseling and resources for balancing study with work and family commitments.

International students will find Bellevue appealing for its affordability, flexible delivery and emphasis on employability. The campus and online communities create opportunities to build professional networks and practical skills. Prospective applicants should review program accreditation and transfer credit options, and can expect a student-centered environment geared toward measurable career progress and lifelong learning.

This online master's degree prepares students to become strategic HR leaders. It integrates hands-on learning with theory, covering areas like staffing, employee development, compensation, benefits, and employment law. The program culminates in a capstone experience where students develop a strategic plan for an HR department, and it is designed to prepare students for SHRM certification.

Focus areas include Capstone, SHRM CP/SCP Preparation.

The program requires 36 total credit hours, distributed across coursework and a final capstone experience, with an option to include SHRM certification preparation.

Applicants must have a completed bachelor’s degree and a minimum 2.5 GPA in their last 60 credits. No GRE or GMAT is required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. 100% online, cohort-based program designed for working professionals, allowing students to take one course at a time. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.