Accreditation Matters
Fully aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates www.shrm.org.
MBA
MBA with a Specialization in Human Resources
3
fewer courses
6
fewer months
Over
$6,800
in savings
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Management Theory and Practices
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of enterprise-wide functions relevant in the global economy. -
Collaboration
Work collaboratively in a team environment. Coordinate and share information to achieve a common goal. -
Problem Solving
Use business and management principles to problem-solve a variety of workplace challenges. -
Technology
Apply analytical tools and technology applications to develop analyses and solutions to address the needs of an organization and its stakeholders.
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Human Resources Leadership
Analyze and demonstrate an ability to implement and oversee middle to senior level Human Resource Management (HRM) functions, including change management, employment regulatory concerns and employee legal matters. -
Strategic HR Management
Synthesize the role of HR management and contribute to the progression and achievement of an organization’s strategic plan through partnership. -
Performance Measurement
Create metrics to analyze organizational performance and inform improvement initiatives and strategically design objectives resulting in the efficient use of technology, human capital, organizational culture, leadership, workforce planning and talent management.
Our MBA with a Specialization in Human Resources is accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org
Master's
48
Credit Hours
Graduate Certificate
18
Credit Hours
It's worth noting that while you may meet the application requirements for a job at one company, you may not meet them for all employers. Job titles are not standardized across the industry.
Accounting & Applied Mathematics
ACCT500*
Essentials in Accounting, Finance and Economics
ACCT503
Financial Accounting: Managerial Use and Analysis
ECON545
Business Economics
FIN510
Corporate Finance
MATH534*
Applied Managerial Statistics
Strategic Business
MIS540*
Innovation through Technology
MKTG525
Strategic Marketing
+ Choose one below:
HRM587
Managing Organizational Change
HRM591
Strategic Human Resource Management
HRM595
Negotiation Skills
+ Choose one below:
FIN565
International Finance
HRM584
Managing International Human Resources
INTL500
Global Perspectives for International Business
Leadership and Technology
MGMT501*
Organizational Structures and Business Processes
+ Choose one below:
LEAD510
Digital Leadership
MGMT591
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
+ Choose one below:
BIAM500
Application of Business Analytics I
HRM595
Negotiation Skills
MGMT520
Legal, Political and Ethical Dimensions of Business
MGMT550
Managerial Communication
MIS525
Essentials of Information Systems and Programming
NETW583
Strategic Management of Technology
PROJ586
Project Management Systems
Human Resources Concentration
+ Choose three below:
HRM530
Human Resources and Technology
HRM587
Managing Organizational Change
HRM591
Strategic Human Resource Managemen
HRM592
Training and Development
HRM593
Employment Law
HRM594
Strategic Staffing
HRM595
Negotiation Skills
Capstone
MGMT601
MBA Capstone
*Students who hold an undergraduate business degree, a technology degree or a degree with a technology specialization may be eligible to waive up to three courses (nine credit hours). Students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines may also be eligible to waive select courses upon review of their undergraduate transcript. Course waiver availability varies by location. See Course Waivers for details.
FAQs: MBA in Human Resources (HR)
An MBA with a Specialization in Human Resources is a graduate-level degree that includes human resources courses in addition to more generalized business courses. It can be a great way to hone your business skills while still specializing in a particular area of interest.
There are many reasons why an MBA in Human Resources can be worth earning! If you’re interested in working in HR, this can be a great way to advance your core business knowledge while growing your human resources skillset. It may also help you meet the requirements to pursue a wider variety of job opportunities, depending on the type of organization you’d like to work for and the area in which you live.
At DeVry, earning an MBA with a Human Resources Specialization can take an estimated 2 years and 8 months, or even less time with qualifying transfer credits*.
If you’re wondering what you can do with an MBA with a Specialization in HR, you’ll be pleased to know there are a range of jobs to consider under the human resources umbrella.. Some of the areas that professionals with an MBA in Human Resources may consider include:
- Employee Compensation
- Employee Analysis
- Employee Management
- Labor Relations
The primary difference between an MBA with a Specialization in Human Resources and a Master's in Human Resources is the courses you’ll take. An MBA in Human Resources will contain a blend of business and HR courses and will be indicated as a business degree on your diploma. A Master's in HR focuses more exclusively on HR courses and is indicated as a degree in Human Resources on your diploma. To determine which program may be the best fit for you, consider your career goals, interests and the types of roles you may wish to pursue.
Programs vary by location. For specific program details for Pennsylvania, refer to:
Pennsylvania catalog
Coursework - MBA in Human Resources for Pennsylvania residents
Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. *For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.
1Eligibility and application of course waivers varies based on the type of course waiver credit earned, the student’s enrolled location and/or the student’s state of residence. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.
2For the Human Resources Management certificate program, every course counts towards the MBA with Human Resources Specialization program. At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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