Accelerated Bachelor to Master's (4 + 1) in Human Resource Management
Are you looking for a career that will give you the skills to assist organizations with recruitment, employee relations compensation, benefits and talent development?
In as little as five years, you could be on your way to a professional career in human resource management with a BBA in Human Resource Management and an MBA - Human Resource Management. No GMAT or GRE required.
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ’s Accelerated (4+1) human resource management program combines a bachelor’s degree and an MBA, saving you time and money while preparing you for a human resources career.
Undergraduate business classes are offered 100% online on the Denton campus, with MBA courses courses offered 100% online in an accelerated 7-week class format.
Why Human Resources at ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ?
Accredited and highly ranked
The Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship is now accredited from AACSB International/prod01/twu-cdn-pxl/media/images/college-of-business/AACSB-logo-accredited-color-RGB_200px.jpg){kind=logo}
—The (AACSB), considered the world’s leading association of business schools. Less than 6% of business schools worldwide have earned this distinction.
Texas Woman’s also ranks 6th (tied) among U.S. universities for diversity, according to .
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) approved
The has acknowledged that our Bachelor's of Business Administration in Human Resource Management fully aligns with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
Throughout the world, 438 programs in 326 educational institutions have been acknowledged by SHRM as being in alignment with its suggested guides and templates. The HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates were developed by SHRM to define the minimum HR content areas that should be studied by HR students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
A private school education at a public school price
Part of the Texas Woman’s experience is keeping costs low and education quality high:
- No. 2 in the state for adding value to student’s earning potential, according to The Economist Magazine
- 4th among all Texas public universities at keeping total college costs down, according to College for All Texans
For a breakdown of cost of attendance, check out our Tuition and Fees Estimator.
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ does more to build women leaders
As of June 30, 2025, women make up —and notably, 10.2% of these women leaders have an athletic background at the collegiate or elite level, highlighting the powerful connection between sports and leadership.
More than 70 percent of our faculty and staff across the university are women. While MAK College faculty prepare you to tackle the male-dominated world of business, our outreach staff work closely with employers to bring networking and employment opportunities to campus.
For our budding entrepreneurs, ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ’s Center for Women Entrepreneurs is the state’s only university center dedicated to women’s entrepreneurship and business ownership. The Center provides tools for you to succeed including access to training/coaching, funding, mentoring and networking opportunities.
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ believes in opening doors for its students
The on each campus provides advising services and tailored career planning for our students and alumni, from career advising and networking to negotiating a salary after graduation. The Career Center has also implemented , a unique resume reviewing and job opening database that works to fast-track your job search.
The Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship takes it one step further with a team of Outreach and External Relations staff that work with the Career Connections Center to keep our business students in-the-know on employment opportunities and networking events.
Careers & salaries*
With this degree, you have multiple career opportunities including:
- $136,350 per year
- $125,040 per year
- $103,840 per year
- $104,900 per year
*Median salaries, according to the
Accelerated Bachelor to Master's (4 + 1) in Human Resource Management Requirements
This accelerated program requires 156-165 credit hours — 120 at the undergraduate level, 45 at the graduate level.
For specific course requirements, see the and graduate catalog.
Admission requirements
Undergraduate Admission
When you apply to ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ, we will evaluate your academic achievement and preparation, as well as your standardized test scores. Admission to ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ is valid for four terms, unless you have attended another higher education institution.
Check out the links below for specific admissions information:
Questions about the admissions process? Contact the Office of Admissions.
Office of Admissions
Texas Woman’s University
402 Administration Drive
Denton, TX 76204-5649
940-898-3188 (Local), 866-809-6130 (Toll Free)
Email: admissions@twu.edu
Admission to the Accelerated B.B.A. in Human Resource Management/M.B.A. (Human Resources Management)
Program Coordinator
Dr. David Rylander
940-898-2106
drylander@twu.edu
It is recommended that students interested in this path speak with their undergraduate advisor. Once admitted to the accelerated program, students must meet with their undergraduate advisor each semester before registering for courses. During the final semester of undergraduate coursework, students should seek advising from the COB graduate advisor to discuss a graduate degree plan.
Admissions Requirements
To apply to the Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources/Masters of Business Administration (Human Resources), students must:
- Be currently enrolled in the BBA in Human Resources at ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 at the time of application.
- Have successfully completed a minimum of 73 but no more than 90 semester credit hours of coursework toward the B.B.A.
- Have a minimum of 12 hours remaining in human resources courses toward the major.
How to Apply to the Accelerated Program
Students interested in applying to this accelerated program are encouraged to contact the Program Coordinator before applying.
- Complete the .
- Submit a resume and the most recent transcript along with the online application.
- Once admitted to the Accelerated Program students must apply to the graduate M.B.A. (Human Resources) program. Students cannot enroll in graduate-level coursework until accepted by the Graduate School.
Accelerated Undergraduate-Graduate Program Policy Guidelines
Students may apply to an approved accelerated degree program once they have completed at least 60 undergraduate semester credit hours. Upon admission to an accelerated program, students may enroll in graduate courses for credit once they have attained at least 72 undergraduate semester credit hours. Approved courses will apply to both an undergraduate and a graduate degree.
Conditions
- Up to 12 SCH of designated graduate courses may apply to both the Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree program comprised of 45 or fewer SCH; and up to 15 graduate SCH may apply toward both an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree program comprised of more than 45 SCH (Master’s, Specialist or Doctoral degree.)
- Undergraduate students may enroll in no more than 6 SCH of graduate coursework in each semester or term.
- No undergraduate-level course may count toward a graduate degree.
- Minimal criteria for admission will include a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0. Academic components may set higher requirements for their program.
- Once admitted to an accelerated program, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the remainder of their baccalaureate degree, or their admission to the accelerated graduate program may be revoked. Academic components may set additional requirements for their programs.
- Prior to applying to an accelerated degree program, students must have completed a minimum of 15 semester credit hours at ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ.
Graduate Application Process
All students must meet the University requirements as outlined in the section of the catalog.
This academic program may have additional graduate admission criteria that must also be completed as outlined on the graduate program's website.
For more information
business@twu.edu
940-898-2768
mba@twu.edu
940-898-2458
Learn more at one of our graduate information sessions.
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