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Pathways College Transfer Credit · Business 306

General Elective (Pathways) at Pathways.

Earn this Pathways College equivalency through UPI Study's Human Resources Management — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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🎓3 College Credits ✓ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Human Resources Management — transfers as General Elective (Pathways) at Pathways College
Articulation Agreement · Signed July 2025
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Human Resources Management
Business 306 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Pathways College recognizes as
General Elective (Pathways)
3 transcript credits
WSCUC accredited · Transcript sent directly to Pathways College
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to Pathways
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
✅ Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of human resources management, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Articulate the strategic role of HRM in contemporary organizations and evaluate the impact of external factors on HR strategies and practices
  • ✓Define the core responsibilities of HR professionals and analyze the historical evolution of HRM, including key developments and figures; critically assess classical and contemporary management theories relevant to HRM, including scientific management and Henri Fayol's principles
  • ✓Implement effective recruitment and staffing strategies, focusing on fairness and accuracy, and design impactful training programs for organizational needs
  • ✓Examine key employment laws and their impact on HR practices, understanding the implications of labor unions, collective bargaining, and equal employment opportunity
📚Major topics covered
Introduction to HRM & human capital Organizational theories & management principles Job analysis, design & evaluation Recruitment & staffing strategies Employee selection & interviewing Training, development & orientation Career management & emotional intelligence Performance appraisal methods Employee compensation & benefits Incentive & retirement plans Employment law & employee rights Equal employment opportunity (EEO) Labor relations & collective bargaining International HRM & global staffing Workplace diversity & affirmative action HR information systems (HRIS) Contemporary HR trends & remote work
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
Simple process

Three steps to Pathways credit.

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Watch lessons, take quizzes, and pass the proctored final — fully online, on your schedule. Most students finish in 28–30 days.

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Transfer to Pathways

UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Pathways College's registrar. Pathways applies the equivalency: General Elective (Pathways).

Pricing

Human Resources Management — two ways to enroll.

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  • ✓Lifetime access to Human Resources Management
  • ✓3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, transferable to Pathways College
  • ✓Self-paced — finish in 28–30 days or take longer
  • ✓Official transcript sent to Pathways College
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Tuition saved vs Pathways' per-credit rate
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

Savings = credits × $206, Pathways' published tuition per credit (pathwayscollege.edu, 13 Oct 2026). Pathways' Registrar makes the final credit award.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Human Resources Management → Pathways.

📚 About Human Resources Management
What is Human Resources Management?
Human Resources Management is a college-level business course covering core concepts in management, strategy, ethics, or operations. It is Business 306 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation from NCCRS.
What will I be able to do after this course?
You will be able to apply key business concepts to real-world situations, make more informed decisions in professional contexts, and demonstrate college-level competency in the subject area.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries an NCCRS recommendation for 3 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across thousands of colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes NCCRS credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry an NCCRS recommendation — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About General Elective (Pathways) at Pathways
What does 'Elective credit' mean at Pathways College?
Elective credit fills the elective portion of a Pathways degree — credits required for graduation but not tied to a specific named course or general education category. Every Pathways degree program reserves a portion of total credits for electives, which gives students flexibility to round out their program.
How many elective credits do I need for my Pathways degree?
Pathways's degree programs each define an elective credit minimum within the total (60 credits for the Associate, 120 for the Bachelor's). The specific count varies by program. Check Pathways's current academic catalog for the exact elective credit requirement.
Can I use Human Resources Management for Pathways electives even though it's a business course?
Yes. UPI Study's agreement with Pathways College lists UPI Study's Human Resources Management as General Elective (Pathways) at Pathways, whatever its subject area. The credit posts to your Pathways transcript once UPI Study sends the official transcript.
How many UPI Study courses can I stack as electives at Pathways?
Up to the overall 75% transfer cap (90 credits for the Bachelor's). Pathways doesn't impose a separate elective cap beyond that, so you can stack multiple UPI Study elective courses as long as they fit within total transfer maximum and your program's elective requirement.
Is elective credit 'worth less' than named course credit?
No — credit is credit toward your Pathways degree. Elective credits count fully toward the 60-credit Associate or 120-credit Bachelor's total. The only difference is they fill the 'elective' bucket on your transcript rather than a specific named course. They have the same weight in graduation requirements.
🔄 About transferring to Pathways
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my Pathways degree?
Pathways College accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 69 UPI Study courses are recognized by Pathways under the Pathways College–UPI Study articulation agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at Pathways.
Do I need to enroll at Pathways first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no Pathways enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to Pathways when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach Pathways?
Once you complete Human Resources Management, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Pathways College. Pathways's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (General Elective (Pathways)) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Human Resources Management for your Pathways credit.

What is Human Resources Management?

Human Resources Management studies how organizations hire, develop, support, and evaluate employees. It also looks at the laws, policies, and management practices that shape workplace decisions, from recruiting and interviewing to pay, benefits, and performance reviews.

How the course teaches you

Human Resources Management (Business 306) is a self-paced online course built on video lessons, a quiz series, an assignment, and a final exam. Your grade combines 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam, so steady work across the whole term matters as much as the last test. Once you complete the course and the transcript is issued, the 3 credits carry over to Pathways as General Elective (Pathways).

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course covers how organizations recruit, interview, train, pay, and review employees, along with the laws that govern those decisions. Those skills apply whether you end up in an HR role, a supervisory position, or a job where you regularly hire or evaluate people. At Pathways, the 3 credits count toward total credit hours in programs such as the Associate degree and the Bachelor of Arts, so the knowledge also contributes to the degree you are working toward.

Skills you walk away with

Explain the strategic role of HRM in organizationsAnalyze job roles through job analysis and job designApply recruitment and staffing methods fairly and accuratelyPlan basic training, orientation, and development programsReview performance appraisal methods and employee feedbackCompare compensation, benefits, incentive, and retirement plansRecognize the impact of employment law, unions, and equal employment opportunity

Taking this course toward Pathways

After you finish the course, UPI Study sends your transcript to Pathways College. The Pathways registrar then applies the credit as General Elective (Pathways), which counts toward your total credit hours and your elective requirements. Because this is an elective rather than a major or general education course, you should confirm with your advisor where the 3 credits fit within your chosen Associate degree or Bachelor of Arts plan. Keep in mind that total transfer credit at Pathways is capped at 90 credits (75%).

Who this course is for

This course suits people who want HR knowledge without committing to a full major, including working adults fitting study around a job, students close to finishing a degree, and those changing careers who need a credible introduction to workplace management. Because Pathways recognizes it as an elective equivalency, it fills elective slots rather than major or general education requirements, so it is not the right choice if you need a specific HR requirement for your program. Students who need a course to meet a particular Pathways requirement, or who want a live classroom with set meeting times, should look elsewhere. Pathways accepts up to 90 credits (75%) in transfer, so plan around that ceiling when you map out your remaining credits.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to Pathways.

Pathways College signed an articulation agreement with UPI Study (July 2025): 17 named course equivalents, plus elective credit for other UPI Study courses not used for general education or the major, up to 48 credits.

What the agreement says
✓17 named Pathways course equivalents
✓Up to 48 UPI Study elective credits
✓Up to 90 transfer credits toward a bachelor's
✓Exceptions reviewed by the Registrar and CAO
The numbers
90 credits
Max transfer into a bachelor's (75%)
$206
Pathways tuition per credit

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Pathways College's Registrar reviews and grants transfer credit under Pathways' policies.

Ready to start?

Start Human Resources Management today.

Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to Pathways College.