Online BS in Labor and Employment Relations

Make your move to open new career opportunities with a bachelor of science in labor and employment relations degree.

Get the Right Credentials to Advance Your Career

This innovative bachelor’s degree program through Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations allows you to gain knowledge about how the world of work is changing and the effects on employees and our society. Building on past college coursework, students with at least two years of college credits take between 30 and 60 credits to complete the bachelor of science in labor and employment relations degree, which can be applied across a broad range of careers.

Why Earn a Bachelor’s Degree?

A bachelor’s degree can be instrumental in taking your career to the next level. You will improve your writing, analytical, and technical abilities while studying in our online program, just as you would in conventional college classes. Completing a college degree program demonstrates both a level of skills and an ability to finish the job. As a result, many employers require a bachelor’s degree to advance within their organization.

How You’ll Learn

The Online BS in Labor and Employment Relations curriculum is taught by Rutgers professors and by professionals with real-world experience. Even though classes are online, you will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and network with other students in your courses. You will read contemporary materials and watch videos related to the course topics. Classes are generally organized so that you don’t need to be online any specific day or time, although you will have projects and assignments to complete during particular weeks throughout the semester.

What You’ll Learn

You will have the chance to study human behavior in organizations, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, employment law, workplace leadership, emotional intelligence, collective bargaining, labor history, economics of the employment relationship, and professional development strategies. There are many choices available to develop your individual interests and advance your desired career direction.

Flexible to Fit Your Schedule

This program can be completed entirely online or you can mix and match online courses with classes offered on campus at Rutgers–New Brunswick, or at Brookdale Community College, Mercer County Community College, or Raritan Valley Community College through Rutgers partnership programs. The fully online program provides flexibility while maintaining the high-quality standards for which Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations is known.