CUNY(The City University of New York)

What you'll study

This four‑year undergraduate programme blends core business and liberal‑arts coursework with specialised human resources subjects. Typical degree structure includes general education requirements, core HR modules, electives, and an applied capstone or internship.

• Core HR modules: Organisational Behaviour, Principles of Human Resource Management, Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Performance Management.
• Employment law and relations: Employment Law, Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining, Workplace Health and Safety.
• Data and systems: HR Information Systems (HRIS), HR Analytics and Workforce Planning, Quantitative methods for HR.
• Strategy and ethics: Strategic Human Resource Management, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Ethical Issues in the Workplace.
• Practical experience: Work placements or internships with employers in the New York metropolitan area, applied projects with community organisations, and a final capstone integrating practical HR solutions.
• Electives and options: Organisational development, compensation strategy, international human resource management, entrepreneurship and small business HR.

Entry requirements

Admission to the bachelor's programme normally requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typical requirements include a competitive high school GPA and completion of college‑preparatory coursework. CUNY campuses may consider standardised test scores where applicable, though some campuses use test‑optional policies.

• Applicants who are not native English speakers are usually required to demonstrate English proficiency through recognised tests or prior coursework in English.
• Transfer applicants should present college transcripts showing satisfactory college‑level work; articulated pathways exist for some community college graduates within the CUNY system.
• Some campuses or programmes may ask for a personal statement, résumé, or letters of recommendation; specific requirements vary by campus and should be confirmed with the chosen CUNY college.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a wide range of people‑centred roles across industries. The degree emphasises practical skills that employers seek—talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation design and HR analytics—preparing students for immediate employment and for graduate study.

• Common entry roles: HR assistant/associate, recruiter, training and development coordinator, benefits administrator.
• Mid‑career paths: HR generalist, compensation and benefits analyst, talent management specialist, labour relations advisor.
• Specialist and leadership roles: HRIS analyst, organisational development consultant, HR business partner, director of HR.
• Employment sectors: corporate and financial services, healthcare, education, non‑profits, government agencies, startups and labour organisations.
• Many graduates also pursue professional HR credentials (such as SHRM or HRCI certifications) or postgraduate study in business, industrial/organisational psychology, law or public administration.

Why study at CUNY(The City University of New York)

CUNY offers access to diverse employers and internship opportunities across New York City, giving HR students real‑world exposure in a major labour market. The university system combines applied, career‑oriented curricula with a broad liberal‑arts foundation, and many campuses provide evening and part‑time options suited to working students.

• Strong industry links and internship pipelines with local businesses, hospitals, public agencies and non‑profits.
• Career services and alumni networks across the CUNY system that support job search, résumé development and employer recruitment events.
• Faculty who include practitioners and researchers in HR, employment law and organisational behaviour, helping to bridge theory and practice.
• Access to the extensive cultural and professional resources of New York City, useful for networking and experiential learning.
• Flexible pathways to graduate study and professional certifications, and clear transfer options for students from CUNY community colleges.