Select 24-36 credits of the following, depending upon waivers: |
24-36 |
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ACCU 602
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Financial Reporting & Analysis |
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BUSU 610
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Data Analysis for Decision Making |
|
BUSU 620
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Economic Analysis for Managers |
|
BUSU 630
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Business Process Analysis and Innovation |
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BUSU 650
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Corporate Responsibility: Ethics and Sustainability |
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FINU 607
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Financial Management |
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HRCU 600
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Human Resource Foundations |
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MKTU 605
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Marketing Management |
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OLCU 613
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Seminar in Organizational Dynamics |
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OLCU 615
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Leading Organizational Change |
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OLCU 632
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Leadership and Innovation |
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BUSU 640
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Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage Capstone |
|
Core Requirements Subtotal |
24-36 |
|
Electives or Designated Emphasis Area (choose below) |
12 |
|
Total Credits |
36-48 |
MBA in Business Administration, Human Resources
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.
Learn to Lead an Effective Workforce with a Human Resources Master’s
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.
Next Session
Summer II (Jun 26, 2023)
Estimated Tuition
$695/Credit
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Program Benefits that Benefit You.

A Better Balance for Work and School
Affordable, asynchronous classes that fit your work schedule, offered 100% online so you can learn while you earn.

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

Build Recruitment and Retainment Expertise
Gain recruitment and retainment skills in the growing field of human resources to bolster your skillset and employee engagement.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants for this master's degree program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:
- Completed application
- GPA: Meet 1 of these 4 GPA options for admission
- Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions where baccalaureate and/or post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted
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.
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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MBA Program Curriculum
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Course List Code Title Credits HRCU 604 Workforce Planning 3
HRCU 605 Talent Management 3
Select two from the following: 6
BUSU 510Career Development & Management HRCU 602Strategic Business Concepts and Human Resources HRCU 607Total Rewards HRCU 612Human Resources Management in Public Administration HRCU 622Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining HRCU 630Conflict and Negotiation Total Credits 12
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