UPI Study Colleges University of the People Human Resources Management
University of the People Transfer Credit · Business 306

BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management at UoPeople.

Earn this University of the People 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 BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management at University of the People
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Human Resources Management
Business 306 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
University of the People recognizes as
BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: BUS 3306
WASC accredited since 2025 · Transcript sent directly to University of the People
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to UoPeople
⏱️ 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
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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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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to University of the People's registrar. UoPeople applies the equivalency: BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management.

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Human Resources Management — two ways to enroll.

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Assessment fees saved at UoPeople
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

UoPeople is tuition-free, but charges a $120 per-course assessment fee for undergraduate courses. Savings = transferred credits × $40 (the per-credit equivalent of UoPeople's $120 assessment fee for a 3-credit course). UoPeople credit awards subject to their evaluation policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Human Resources Management → UoPeople.

📚 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 BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management at UoPeople
Does University of the People accept Human Resources Management as a direct equivalent to their BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's Human Resources Management is recognized as a direct named equivalent of UoPeople's BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management — not just elective or GE bucket credit. This is the strongest form of transfer recognition.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Full named-course credit. The MOU specifically lists Human Resources Management as transferring as BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your UoPeople transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management at UoPeople or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management, UoPeople typically applies UPI Study's Human Resources Management as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your UoPeople advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management directly at UoPeople?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your UoPeople degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while UoPeople's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without UoPeople enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at UoPeople to reduce overall program time.
Does University of the People ever change which courses they accept as BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People explicitly lists Human Resources Management → BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management. We update this page whenever the MOU changes. If you've already completed the course and earned an NCCRS-recommended transcript, your credit recognition is generally honored even if future versions of the MOU change.
🔄 About transferring to UoPeople
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my UoPeople degree?
University of the People accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 67 UPI Study courses are recognized by UoPeople under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at UoPeople.
Do I need to enroll at UoPeople first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no UoPeople enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to UoPeople when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach UoPeople?
Once you complete Human Resources Management, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by University of the People. UoPeople's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Human Resources Management for your UoPeople 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

This self-paced online course uses video lessons, quizzes, assignments, attendance, and a final exam, with grading split into 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam. When you complete it, the transcript record can be reviewed by University of the People and recognized as BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management, which is a named course equivalency in the UoPeople catalog.

How it helps beyond the classroom

Human Resources Management gives you practical tools for hiring, training, evaluating, and supporting employees, along with a working understanding of employment law and workplace policy. At University of the People, that learning can fit into degree paths such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science, where BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management may help you move through a business-related plan more efficiently.

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 UoPeople

After you finish the course, your transcript is sent for review and University of the People evaluates it through its transfer process. If accepted, the registrar applies BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management as the named equivalency, so the credit fits into your UoPeople degree plan as that specific course rather than as an unspecified elective. That matters because UoPeople allows up to 90 transfer credits, or 75% of a degree, so each approved course should be checked against your program requirements. For students in programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science, this can help keep the remaining coursework focused and manageable.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit for students who want a clear transfer target at University of the People and need a course that maps to BUS 3306 – Human Resource Management rather than a general elective. It may also suit adults returning to school or students planning carefully around UoPeople's 90-credit transfer limit, since named equivalency can make degree planning more predictable. It is not the best choice if you are looking for a course with no business focus or if you do not need a specific UoPeople course match.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to UoPeople.

University of the People is the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, WASC-accredited online university. Its team evaluates your transcript for you, and you only pay a small per-course assessment fee — no tuition.

What UoPeople offers UPI students
Tuition-free degree programs
Only $17 per course transferred
Free transcript evaluation
WASC-accredited since 2025
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward an associate or bachelor's
$17
Per-course transfer fee (no tuition)
📋 UoPeople's official transfer page → WASC accredited since 2025

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

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