Northcentral University (NCU) is an innovator in 100 percent online higher education, offering adult learners throughout the world with opportunities to earn bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in the high-demand professions of business, education and health services. Our goal is for each student to use the knowledge gained at NCU to achieve his or her individual personal and career goals.

NCU began by offering degree programs in business administration and psychology. Today NCU offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. In addition, NCU offers Certificates of Advanced Graduate Studies for Learners holding master's degrees and seeking higher education without committing to a doctoral program.

An emphasis in human resource management is designed to assist students to become more effective supervisors or to excel in a human resources position. Graduates from this program will be better prepared to handle various aspects of employment including compensation, benefits, training and development, or employee relations. The human resources specialization is comprised of courses such as: managing human resources, training and development, benefits and compensations, and employee evaluation and compensation.