Online MBA in Human Resources

Q: Why get an MBA?

An MBA can be beneficial in several ways . Earning one can help you achieve your long-term career goals, increase your earning potential, expand your professional network and even allow you to break into a new field. Need more inspiration? Check out these MBA success stories .

Help lead your business toward responsible, successful management of its most important asset— its people—with an MBA, Human Resources degree. Online, regionally accredited, and respected, this program covers theories of compensation, practices of wage and salary administration, evaluation systems, performance appraisals, incentives and more.

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Apply your graduate education to any industry when you earn your Master of Business Administration (MBA) with human resources concentration. You’ll prepare to effectively plan, direct and lead administrative operations. You’ll graduate ready to manage training functions, design effective development programs, apply methods of intervention and understand the relationship between training and the fields of individual and organizational development.

As a human resources master’s student, you will:

Understand every aspect of business practice, including financial reporting, data analytics, marketing management, organizational leadership and process innovation.
Customize your education plan by selecting a course that covers organizational leadership, public administration or health administration.
Be better prepared for careers, which include human resource manager, training and development consultant, employee education consultant, and executive-level team leaders.
Develop strong leadership abilities.

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Spring I (Jan 8, 2024)

Estimated Tuition

$709/Credit

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Ways to Learn

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Affordable, asynchronous classes that fit your work schedule, offered 100% online so you can learn while you earn.

Designed for working professionals, benefit from rolling starts and flexible entry - no GMAT or GRE required for admission.

Gain recruitment and retainment skills in the growing field of human resources to bolster your skillset and employee engagement.

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University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WSCUC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

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I know that through having my master’s in business administration I’m going to be able to continue to climb up the ladder and continue to guide and lead others to do the work that they do. I believe I’m making a bigger impact by being a leader.

Monica Tinajero
MBA

My desire to go back to school was personal. Both my mom and dad graduated from high school, and I’m the first in my family to go on for my college education. I want to be a positive role model for my children. I can do all three – work, family and school; I didn’t have to choose.

Brandy C.
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Going back to school helped me get out of my comfort zone. It helped me get past the ‘we’ve always done it that way’ mentality. I learned that I needed to innovate personally, professionally and to help other become more innovative.

Keith F.
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Applicants for this master's degree program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

Completed application
2.75 grade point average (GPA)
Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions where baccalaureate and/or post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted

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Only credits from regionally accredited institutions may be accepted in transfer. Failure to report any previous academic work at another college or university may be considered a violation of academic integrity.

Graduate Level Exams

This Master’s degree program does not require applicants to take costly exams like the GRE/GMAT. Why? Because we value your professional and life experience. You should get credit for what you already know.

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For students seeking our Master of Business Administration degree, be sure to explore all avenues to shorten the time necessary to earn your degree. These include transfer credits, credit for corporate training, credit for certificates earned, and credit for military schooling.

Core Requirements

ACCU 602	Financial Reporting & Analysis	3
BUSU 610	Data Analysis for Decision Making	3
BUSU 620	Economic Analysis for Managers	3
FINU 607	Financial Management	3
MKTU 605	Marketing Management	3
OLCU 614	Leadership and Team Development	3
OLCU 653	Creating an Inclusive Climate: Advocacy Strategies for Leaders	3
BUSU 640	Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage Capstone	3
Core Requirements Subtotal		24

Human Resources Emphasis

Course List
Code	Course Name	Credits
HRCU 604	Workforce Planning	3
HRCU 605	Talent Management	3
Select two from the following:		6
BUSU 510	Career Development & Management
HRCU 602	Strategic Business Concepts and Human Resources
HRCU 607	Total Rewards
HRCU 612	Human Resources Management in Public Administration
HRCU 622	Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
HRCU 630	Conflict and Negotiation
Total Credits		12

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Charmaine Alexander, Ph.D., CMA, CPA

Associate Professor of Accounting

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Accounting

Administration

Financial Management

business

Evelina Atanassova Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Human Resources and Leadership

Specialty

Business

Human Resources

Organizational Leadership

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Dania Baba, Ph.D

Assistant Professor of Healthcare and Business Administration

Specialty

Healthcare and Public Health

Human Resources Practitioner

Project Management

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Frequently Asked Questions

Browse through frequently asked questions about business and related degree programs.

Why get an MBA?

An MBA can be beneficial in several ways. Earning one can help you achieve your long-term career goals, increase your earning potential, expand your professional network and even allow you to break into a new field. Need more inspiration? Check out these MBA success stories.

What can you do with an MBA degree?

Considered the gold standard in business, an MBA can help increase professional opportunities and even earning potential. Adding a specialization can help align curriculum with a certain career path. Example positions for MBA grads include financial analyst, risk solutions architect, health services manager, marketing director, benefits specialists and more. Explore your options by checking out our resource "10 MBA specializations and why you should consider pursuing one."

What is an MBA in data analytics program like?

In addition to the core MBA courses in finance and economics, students interested in data analytics can expect to dig deeper into data visualization, modeling and business applications using industry leading Esri GIS software. Graduates of the UMass Global MBA in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics will be able to synthesize multiple data sources to evaluate business trends. Learn more by checking out our resource What to expect from an MBA in Data Analytics.

What is an MBA in finance program like?

An MBA in finance provides students with the same foundational knowledge as a general MBA, covering topics like statistics, economics, leadership and marketing. But the finance emphasis also allows students to broaden their expertise in areas like stock market analysis, global economy, corporate finance and investment banking.

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