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MBA IN HUMAN RESOURCES.

FOCUS YOUR PATH ON THE BUSINESS OF PEOPLE.

Show the business world that you’re passionate about employees with a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources. The DeVry University Keller Graduate School of Management MBA in Human Resources program will expose you to 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 IN HUMAN RESOURCES.

If you’re interested in pursuing your passion for human resources, our MBA in Human Resources program may be the right choice for you. An MBA in Human Resources 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: Put your Degree to work sooner! 3 fewer courses and 6 fewer months equals over $6800 in savings

Master's Advantage

If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree in business, you may be eligible to waive up to three courses. We call this our Master’s Advantage. With these course waivers1, you can take fewer courses and put your master’s degree to work for you even sooner.

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what you'll learn

The MBA in Human Resources from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Business covers the following:

  • 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.

2-in-1

Earn an extra credential with our unique 2-in-1 design. All courses in our Human Resources Management graduate certificate are embedded within this program. So you can earn a graduate certificate on the way to your master’s2.

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Accreditation Matters

Fully aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates www.shrm.org.

Accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org 

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our MBA in Human Resources program can consider careers such as:

  • Employee Compensation

  • Employee Analysis

  • Employee management

  • Labor Relations

"Each and every professor I had was great they were fun and related well with the students."

Clevitta Scott MBA in Human Resources, 2015

Core Degree Courses

ACCT503 Financial Accounting: Managerial Use and Analysis
ECON545 Business Economics
FIN510 Corporate Finance
MGMT5913 Leadership and Organizational Behavior
MIS540 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 Essentials in Accounting, Finance and Economics
MATH534 Applied Managerial Statistics
MGMT501 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.

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Related Programs

Master's Degree in Human Resource Management
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

Programs vary by location. For specific program details for Pennsylvania, refer to:
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Coursework - MBA in Human Resources for Pennsylvania residents 
Tuition and Expenses 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.
2Program, course requirements and availability vary by location.

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.

 

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In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Arlington Campus: 2450 Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202. DeVry University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, www.tn.gov/thec. Nashville Campus: 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr. Nashville, TN 37211. Unresolved complaints may be reported to the Illinois Board of Higher Education through the online complaint system http://complaints.ibhe.org/ or by mail to 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Ste. 333, Springfield, IL 62701-1377. Program availability varies by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.