Personnel Administration
Major
Personnel administration overview
You’re ready to finish your degree—and you want a program that fits into your life, not the other way around. Our online personnel administration major is built for adult students who need flexibility, credit transfer options and coursework that applies to real workplace challenges.
Whether you're managing people or planning your next move, this degree helps you build the tools to lead, communicate and support teams effectively.
AT A GLANCE
Why choose our personnel administration major?
In the personnel administration major, you’ll study topics that align with the way modern workplaces function. Coursework covers public relations, employment law, operations, team dynamics and administrative strategy. The focus is on practical knowledge that supports people, processes and structure—because that’s where most professionals spend their time.
You’ll also gain fluency in organizational communication, conflict resolution and digital workplace tools. This degree is all about becoming the person people count on when decisions need to be made and followed through.
The entire program is online and asynchronous. If you’re planning to pursue a graduate degree later on, you can apply 12 credits from this major to CMU’s Master of Science in Administration program.
Personnel administration highlights
As a personnel administration student here, you'll:
- Complete or finish your degree online: Complete your bachelor's through a flexible, fully online format designed for working adults.
- Build administrative expertise: Study real-world topics like employment law, public relations and human resource management.
- Earn credit toward a master's: Apply 12 credits from this program toward CMU’s Master of Science in Administration.
- Transfer previous coursework: Make the most of your existing credits to stay on track and graduate sooner.
- Learn with experienced faculty: Get practical insights from instructors who understand the demands of professional environments.
Careers and outcomes with a personnel administration major
Whether you’re aiming for advancement in your current role or looking to shift into a new one, this program gives you the foundation to take that step with the support and credentials to back it up.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Director | $130,000 |
| Global Communications Director | $87,071 |
| Administrative Manager | $104,900 |
| Business Administrator | $103,330 |
| General and Operations Manager | $98,100 |
Already planning what’s next? Good. This counts.
Twelve credits from your personnel administration major go straight into our Master of Science in Administration. That’s not some maybe-later promise—it’s built in.
No wasted time. No retaking what you already know. You finish your bachelor’s and you’re already a third of the way into your MSA.
For anyone eyeing a bigger title, better pay or a seat at the table, this is how you move.
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