HUMAN RESOURCES

Human Resource Management (M.A.)
Business Administration/Human Resource Management Dual Degree (M.B.A./M.A.)
Human Resource Management Track under the M.B.A.
Human Resource Management (Graduate Certificate)
Instructional Design (Graduate Certificate)
Organization Development (Graduate Certificate)

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. Students completing this program will

design, develop, and implement HR interventions appropriate to the issues, problems, and opportunities identified through systematic analysis and research methods;
analyze performance requirements of individuals, groups, and organizations; select, design, and implement appropriate change solutions; and evaluate the impact of solutions on performance and results;
operate effectively in a team environment both in a leadership role and in a supportive role;
manage HR issues in alignment with business strategies, goals, and outcomes and add value to the entire business enterprise;
develop, manage, and measure HR data through valid qualitative, quantitative, and technological methods; and
implement, continuously monitor, and modify HR initiatives in alignment with personnel law and regulations, ethical behavior, and diversity.

This program is certified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to be in alignment with SHRM-designated competencies.

Minimum Grade and Course Completion 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 in the degree. No course may be repeated more than once.

Degree Requirements
36 credits

MGT 511 Business Essentials
MGT 515 Leading and Managing Teams
HRM 505 Research and Evaluation
OD 521 Organization Development and Change Management
HRM 533 Strategic Human Resource Management
HRM 534 Total Pay Perspective
HRM 538 HR Selection and Recruitment
HRM 539 Performance Management
LA 535 Personnel Law
Three (3) elective courses

Business Administration/Human Resource Management Dual Degree (M.B.A./M.A.)

See dual degree program under Business Administration.

Human Resource Management Track under the M.B.A.

See Business Administration.

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 and Course Completion 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. No course may be repeated more than once.

Certificate Requirements
18 credits

HRM 505 Research and Evaluation
HRM 534 Total Pay Perspective
HRM 539 Performance Management
OD 521 Organization Development and Change Management
HRM 538 Human Resource Selection and Recruitment
HRM 533 Strategic Human Resource Management

Instructional Design (Graduate Certificate)

This program prepares students to determine when training and education solutions are appropriate, determine the requirements for instructional programs, design and develop instructional programs and supporting materials, and evaluate the results of instructional programs.

Certificate Requirements
15 credits

OD 521 Organization Development and Change Management
HRM 503 Training and Development
HRM 505 Research and Evaluation
HRM 509 Instructional Design Models and Strategies
Elective

Organization Development (Graduate Certificate)

This program allows students to concentrate on OD applications and fieldwork.

Certificate Requirements
18 credits

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 Organization Behavior
HRM 505 Research and Evaluation
Elective