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By focusing on human resources, you'll develop expertise in managing one of every organization's most vital assets: its people. This program equips you with techniques for attracting, retaining, and nurturing talent to drive business success. The curriculum covers essential subjects aligned with the HR Certification Institute's Professional in Human Resources exam requirements. Graduates emerge ready for diverse HR roles across industries, whether as versatile HR professionals or specialists in areas like talent acquisition, payroll systems, or employee benefits coordination.
VCU applications for admissions and scholarship consideration will be reviewed based on academic performance at an accredited high school or on GED scores. The college preparatory curriculum is highly preferred. Extracurricular activities and employment experience may strengthen an application. Essays are required of all applicants and must be submitted with the Common Application. At least one recommendation is preferred for all applicants. Applicants will be asked to submit recommender information before submitting the Common Application. Recommenders will be sent an email on the applicant’s behalf requesting a recommendation. First-year applicants are required to submit an up-to-date high school transcript (including senior-year curriculum and grades, if available). GED holders must submit their official GED scores.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum score of 70 IBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum score of 6.0
Duolingo Test - Minimum score of 105
Other Test - Pearson Test of English - Minimum score of 53