Online Masters of Business Administration Human Resource Management Degrees :: Accredited Universities

Human Resource Management
MBA Concentration
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management currently emphasizes the legal side of the profession and is intended for students seeking mid-management positions within all size organizations in human resources (formerly personnel management).

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Capstone Course Required (No GMAT or GRE or Thesis required)

Worldwide practitioner instructors

Choose from eleven different concentrations ranging from environmental

Studies to risk management.

Start anytime in an individualized program.

Become part of a diverse MBA student body. 40% of our students are international and 60% are female.

Concordia University Wisconsin has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)

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Gain the skills and experiences to become a successful HR manager with the School of Business' online M.B.A. with a concentration in human resource management.
Emerge with an understanding of business, functional operations and decision processes as they relate to the management of human resources.

Human resource management concentration courses explore:

-Concepts, processes and issues associated with training and development

-Administrative and personnel law

-Recruitment and staffing models, policies and legal compliance, as well as practices related to attraction, selection, development, retention and employment decision-making

-Direct and indirect compensation design, development, implementation, administration and evaluation

You will also achieve a broad background in business through general M.B.A. courses including those that address:

- Core business management functions

- Oral and written business communication

- Effective team membership and leadership in work partnerships and cross-functional collaborative efforts

- Ethical, economically responsible business decisions in the context of a diverse set of stakeholders

- Business implications of the new economy and applying widely used technologies to management issues

In addition to the analytical tools and technologies necessary to solve complex management problems, our M.B.A. program emphasizes leadership skills within Saint Leo University's core values and traditions.

Our online M.B.A. is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), a professional accreditor for business programs in student-centered colleges and universities throughout the world.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Work experience is an added advantage for admitting into the program.

International applicants
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For non-native English speaking students ,provide proof of English language proficiency, demonstrated in at least one of the following ways:

- A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

- A minimum score of 450 on the verbal component of the SAT

- Grades of B or higher in English composition courses where English is the language of instruction

- For transfer students, two semesters with grades of B or higher in English composition courses at regionally accredited post-secondary institutions in the United States

- Successful completion of an Association of International Educators-recognized ESL program

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Books - $1,200

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SNHU's online MBA in Human Resources can help you gain the organizational knowledge and leadership skills needed for a successful career in human resource management. The MBA in Human Resources at Southern New Hampshire University provides HR professionals with an understanding of business operations and how to spearhead corporate HR functions.

If you are working in the HR field or are a recent graduate, the online MBA in Human Resources can help accelerate your career. This program is a natural fit if you are an HR professional seeking to manage at a level where your decisions and strategic approach are tied directly to an organization's goals and bottom line.

Advantages of SNHU's Online Human Resources Graduate Degrees

- SNHU offers one of the most affordable human resources graduate degrees in the nation.

- Earn your MBA in Human Resources from a respected, private, nonprofit university with an 80-year history of graduating successful professionals.

- Geteducated.com, Best Buy and Best of Business Awards for Best MBA Degree, Best Online Degree Programs.

- No GMAT or GRE required for admission.

- Take classes online, on campus or both.

- Classes taught by experienced faculty with real-world business experience.

- Participate in classroom and online discussions, group projects and actual case studies.

- Complete your MBA in Human Resources in less than two years, taking two courses per 10-week term.

- In-class and online course work leads to the same degree.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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The purpose of the Human Resources Management MBA program is to provide a learning experience that students can readily transfer into everyday practice in their careers and businesses, especially in the field of human resources. Performance competency (skill- and knowledge-developing projects) and affective development (value-challenging experiences) are emphasized. Projects focus on enhancing the following skills: Internet, primary, and secondary research; software (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management); creative; decision making; project and people management; analytical; synthesis; integrative; conceptual; and communication. The MBA program includes core courses in general functional areas and covers general management and administration skills that can be applied toward any field or industry. The program builds upon the core curriculum by focusing on advanced topics in human resources management.

Program Objectives
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Graduates of the Human Resources MBA program will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Broaden the base of business administration knowledge, smoothing the transition from specialist to generalist.

Utilize an expanded business vocabulary by exploring the functional and specialty areas of business management and healthcare administration.

Conceptualize the impact of strategic decisions on various functional areas of business and evaluate business- and corporate-level strategies.

Perform market segmentation, SWOT, and competitive analyses to take advantage of changes in the marketing environment and advances in technology.

Apply cost management tools and techniques to managerial decision making.

Develop overall leadership and team building skills to become a more effective change agent and achieve desired business outcomes.

Evaluate the current issues, trends, and limitations of human resource management.

Analyze the financial disclosures required to effectively evaluate a business and make appropriate strategic decisions.

Analyze the major challenges of recruiting and staffing in today’s labor market to include internal and external recruitment, retention and legal compliance.

Examine needs assessment, the development and evaluation of training, and the linking of training to workplace skills and productivity.

Examine the components of pay models, their role in total compensation, internal pay structures and designs, and their relationship to job analysis.

Analyze the variety of employment benefits, the legalities associated with each, and their impact on the employee recruiting, retention, and satisfaction.

Evaluate the challenges of an international workforce to include expatriate employees, culture, training, and development.

Research and analyze the competitive environment of an industry, recommend product, business, and strategic positioning changes within the industry, and develop associated strategic plans.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

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The Master of Administration program provides an integrated set of learning opportunities for students interested in acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary for effective participation in managing organizational operations. For detailed program information, click here. This program is also designed to provide essential professional knowledge and skills needed to enhance and support long range career opportunities. The program focuses on essential individual and organizational skills, competencies, and concepts, including but not limited to:

- Broad perspective approach to the functional management of an organization

- Real-world scenarios

- Analytical tools for decision-making

- Ethical decision-making exploration

- Establishing a sense of connection with diverse and global organizational environments

- Apply techniques to simulated business situations

- Use case studies to identity and evaluate options

- Cultivate leadership skills

- Design ways to tackle challenges commonly present in management roles

- Plan strategies which impact operational areas

- Evaluate structural and cultural challenges that confront human resources management

- Application of theory through practical application

- Critical thinking and critical analysis

- Effective problem solving

- Real-world experience through shared collaborative application

Entry Requirements

All applicants enrolling into a Master degree program must have evidence of completion of a baccalaureate degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution.

Applicants that graduated from a foreign post-secondary school must provide proof. A certified copy of credentials or official transcripts translated (if applicable) and evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) must be submitted prior to enrollment.

Additional Admissions Requirements
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There are additional program specific requirements that may also need to be met. These include, but are not limited to Background Checks, Immunizations, and/or other prerequisites for admission.

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