Marymount University
Graduate Catalog 2012-13
Human Resources
Human Resource Management (M.A.)
This program prepares students to excel as specialists or generalist human resource professionals, managers, and consultants. Students acquire competencies in all of the core human resource management functional areas within a systems perspective, and relating strategically to overall organization performance.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to
- use organizational analysis and research methodology to develop and implement HR and OD interventions that support high performance in individuals, teams, and organizations;
- identify and develop HR and knowledge management interventions that support business strategies and add value to the entire business enterprise;
- function as a role model of HR leadership, orchestrating strategy and working effectively in a team environment; and
- implement and continuously monitor HR initiatives in alignment with personnel law, health and safety regulations, ethical behavior, labor relations, diversity, and international issues.
This program is certified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) to be in alignment with designated competencies as required by each association.
Admission Requirements: In addition to Universitywide requirements, applicants to the M.A. in Human Resource Management program must also meet School of Business Administration requirements.
Minimum Grade Requirements: Students in the Human Resource Management program must meet the University’s academic standards for graduate students and achieve a minimum grade of B- for each course required for the degree. All graduate SBA students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Degree Requirements
36 credits
Courses are listed in recommended, but not required, sequence of enrollment.
HRM 538 HR Selection and Recruitment
HRM 539 Performance Management
HRM 534 Total Pay Perspective
LA 535 Employment Law
MSC 515 Research Methods
MGT 511 Business Essentials
OD 521 Organization Development and Change Management
MGT 515 Leading and Managing Teams
HRM 533 Strategic Human Resource Management
3 elective courses
Business Administration/Human Resource Management Dual Degree (M.B.A./M.A.)
See dual degree program under Business Administration section.
Human Resource Management (Graduate Certificate)
This program prepares students to practice in the core areas of human resources. The program consists of a set of integrated human resource courses that reflect a systems perspective and strategic approach to managing human resources.
Minimum Grade Requirements: Students in this certificate program must meet the University’s academic standards for graduate students and achieve a minimum grade of B- for each course required for the certificate. All graduate SBA students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Certificate Requirements
15 credits
Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.
HRM 538 Human Resource Selection and Recruitment
HRM 539 Performance Management
HRM 534 Total Pay Perspective
LA 535 Employment Law
OD 521 Organization Development and Change Management
Knowledge and Learning in Organizations (Graduate Certificate)
This program prepares students to determine when learning and education solutions are appropriate, determine the requirements for instructional programs, design and develop learning programs and supporting materials, and evaluate the results of learning programs.
Minimum Grade Requirements: Students in this certificate program must meet the University’s academic standards for graduate students and achieve a minimum grade of B- for each course required for the certificate. All graduate SBA students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Certificate Requirements
15 credits
Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.
OD 521 Organization Development and Change Management
HRM 503 Adult Learning or HRM 509 The Learning Organization
IT 503 Managing Information Technology
MGT 525 Knowledge Management
OD 523 Executive Coaching
Organization Development (Graduate Certificate)
This program allows students to concentrate on organization development (OD) applications and fieldwork.
Minimum Grade Requirements: Students in this certificate program must meet the University’s academic standards for graduate students and achieve a minimum grade of B- for each course required in the certificate. All graduate SBA students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Certificate Requirements
15 credits
Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.
MGT 515 Leading and Managing Teams
OD 521 Organization Development and Change Management
OD 524 Consulting Skills
OD 525 Organization Theory and Design or MBA 515 Organizational Behavior
OD 523 Executive Coaching
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