Focus Your Path on the Business of People
Show the business world that you’re passionate about employees with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Specialization in Human Resources. At DeVry University and our Keller Graduate School of Management, our online MBA Human Resources Specialization will immerse you in areas such as planning, staffing, rewarding and developing talent. You’ll also hone your presentation and corporate-level communication skills, which are key areas in this field.
Get to Know Our MBA with a Specialization in Human Resources
If you’re interested in pursuing your passion for human resources, our online MBA Human Resources Specialization may be the right choice for you. An MBA with a Human Resources Specialization will help you understand the essentials of cultivating an organization’s people and culture. You will develop an understanding of management theory and practices, employment law, strategic HR management and more. As you build up your HR skillset, you will also gain knowledge and experience in business communication, business management theory and business acumen.
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Master's Advantage
If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree in business, technology or a degree with a technology specialization you may be eligible to waive up to three courses (or nine credit hours). We call this our Master’s Advantage. With these course waivers1, you can earn your graduate degree with fewer courses, allowing you to put master’s degree to work for you even sooner.
What You'll Learn
The Human Resources MBA Specialization from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management covers the following:
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Technology
Apply analytical tools and technology applications to develop analyses and solutions to address the needs of an organization and its stakeholders. -
Collaboration
Work collaboratively in a team environment. Coordinate and share information to achieve a common goal. -
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. -
Problem Solving
Use business and management principles to problem-solve a variety of workplace challenges. -
Strategic HR Management
Synthesize the role of HR management and contribute to the progression and achievement of an organization’s strategic plan through partnership. -
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. -
Management Theory and Practices
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of enterprise-wide functions relevant in the global economy.
Embedded Programs - Demonstrate Skills at Every Step
Curious to learn how you can earn an additional credential with our unique 2-in-1 design? All courses in our online Human Resources Management certificate program are embedded within our MBA program with a Human Resources Specialization2. Enrolling in this embedded option can allow you to earn a graduate certificate on the way to your master's.
Accreditation Matters
Fully aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates www.shrm.org.
Our MBA with a Specialization in Human Resources is accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our MBA program with a Specialization Human Resources can consider careers in fields such as:
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Employee Compensation
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Employee Analysis
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Employee management
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Labor Relations
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.
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Core Degree Courses
| ACCT503 | Financial Accounting: Managerial Use and Analysis |
| ECON545 | Business Economics |
| FIN510 | Corporate Finance |
| MGMT5913 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior |
| MIS5404 | Innovation through Technology |
| MKTG525 | Strategic Marketing |
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| HRM5913 | Strategic Human Resource Management |
| HRM587 | Managing Organizational Change |
| HRM595 | Negotiation Skills |
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| INTL500 | Global Perspectives for International Business |
| FIN565 | International Finance |
| HRM584 | Managing International Human Resources |
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| MGMT520 | Legal, Political and Ethical Dimensions of Business |
| MGMT550 | Managerial Communication |
Program-Specific Courses
| HRM5303 | Human Resources and Technology |
| HRM5873 | Managing Organizational Change |
| HRM5933 | Employment Law |
General Degree Courses
| ACCT5003,4 | Essentials in Accounting, Finance and Economics |
| MATH5344 | Applied Managerial Statistics |
| MGMT5014 | Organizational Structures and Business Processes |
Capstone
| MGMT601 | MBA Capstone |
3Earn your master’s and get a graduate certificate along the way. These six courses make up the Human Resources Graduate Certificate, which is embedded in this program, allowing you to leave with two credentials in one.
4Students 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. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.
Program Overview
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What is an MBA in Human Resources?
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.
