Rollins College

What you'll study

The programme balances liberal-arts breadth with focused business and HR knowledge. You will study foundational business topics such as accounting, finance, marketing and statistics alongside HR-specific subjects. Typical modules include:

• Organisational Behaviour — theories of individual and group behaviour in organisations, motivation and leadership.
• Human Resource Management — staffing, performance management, compensation and benefits design.
• Employment Law and Ethics — legal framework for employment, discrimination, labour standards and ethical decision-making.
• Training and Development — needs analysis, instructional design, and evaluation of learning programmes.
• Recruitment and Selection — sourcing strategies, selection techniques, interviewing and onboarding.
• Compensation and Benefits — pay structures, job evaluation and total rewards approaches.
• Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) — use of technology to manage HR data, analytics and reporting.
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution — workplace mediation, collective bargaining basics and dispute resolution.
• Research Methods and Business Statistics — quantitative and qualitative techniques to support HR decision-making.

Students also complete general-education courses in the liberal arts and have opportunities to take electives in psychology, sociology, communication and entrepreneurship. Practical learning is emphasised through case studies, simulations, group projects and a required internship or practicum with local employers in the Orlando metropolitan area.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a recognised secondary school qualification. Typical entry expectations include:

• Strong high-school grades with particular strength in English and quantitative subjects.
• Submission of official transcripts and any national examination results required by Rollins College.
• Evidence of English language proficiency if English is not the applicant’s first language (e.g. recognised test scores or previous education in English).
• Letters of recommendation, a personal statement outlining interest in human resources and relevant extracurricular or work experience can strengthen an application.

Rollins has a holistic admission process; mature students and applicants with workplace experience may be considered on the strength of professional background as well as academic records. Prospective students should consult Rollins College admissions for the precise documentation required.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a range of entry-level and early-career roles in human resources and related fields. Common job titles include HR assistant or coordinator, recruiter, benefits administrator, training and development specialist, HR generalist, talent acquisition specialist and HRIS analyst. With experience, graduates progress to roles such as HR manager, compensation and benefits manager, talent manager or labour relations specialist.

The degree also provides a solid foundation for graduate study in human resource management, organisational psychology, business administration (MBA) or labour relations. Rollins students benefit from internship placements and the college’s career services when seeking employment in regional companies, non-profit organisations, hospitality and tourism firms, healthcare providers and corporate HR departments.

Why study at Rollins College

Rollins offers a small-college environment with close faculty mentorship and a liberal-arts approach that emphasises critical thinking and communication—skills highly valued in HR. The campus in Winter Park/Orlando provides access to a diverse regional economy for internships and employer connections. Class sizes are typically small, enabling substantial interaction with professors and collaborative projects that simulate real workplace challenges.

Students benefit from dedicated career services, networking events, and experiential learning options. The college’s emphasis on ethical leadership and civic engagement complements HR training, preparing graduates to manage people responsibly in a variety of organisational settings.