HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resource Management (M.A.)
Human Resource Management
(Graduate Certificate)
Human Resource Management
Track Under the M.B.A.
Instructional Design (Graduate Certificate)
Organization Development (Graduate Certificate)
Human Resource Management (M.A.)
This program prepares students to excel as specialist 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.
Admission Requirements: The School strongly recommends that candidates have at least two years of work experience before applying.
Degree Requirements
36 credits
- MGT 511 Business Essentials
- MGT 515 Principles and Practices of Group Performance
- HRM 505 Research and Evaluation
- OD 521 Organization Development and Change
- 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
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.
Certificate Requirements
18 credits
- HRM 505 Research and Evaluation
- HRM 534 Total Pay Perspective
- HRM 539 Performance Management
- OD 521 Organization Development and Change
- HRM 538 Human Resource Selection and Recruitment
- HRM 533 Strategic Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management Track Under the M.B.A
See Business Administration (M.B.A.)
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
- 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 Principles and Practices of Group Performance
- OD 521 Organization Development and Change
- OD 524 Consulting Skills
- OD 525 Organization Theory and Design or MBA 515 Organization Behavior
- HRM 505 Research and Evaluation
- Elective