If you’re thinking about pursuing a career in the human resources field, earning a graduate degree like our MBA with a Specialization in Human Resources can be a great way to get started.
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If you’re thinking about pursuing a career in the human resources field, earning a graduate degree like our MBA with a Specialization in Human Resources can be a great way to get started.
An MBA in Human Resources can also help demonstrate to potential employers that you're dedicated to personal and professional development. In the following sections, we'll explore some of the MBA in human resource management job opportunities you may be able to consider, as well as some of the skills you can learn during this type of program:
Technology
Learn how to use technology to analyze and address the needs of an organization. Develop your existing digital literacy skills and learn to identify areas where technology could be thoughtfully implemented.
Collaboration
Improve your ability to work in a collaborative environment. You'll also have the opportunity to build effective communication skills and develop strategies for identifying and utilizing your team member’s strengths.
Performance measurement
Create metrics to evaluate efficient use of technology, manage talent and determine objectives.
Problem solving
Learn how to navigate a variety of workplace challenges and develop strategies to address them.
Strategic HR management
Build your understanding of how to balance HR management to drive company success.
Human resources leadership
Learn how to manage and oversee middle to senior-level HR management functions such as change management, employee legal matters and ensuring your team is following best practices regarding regulatory concerns.
Management theory and practices
Develop your understanding of company-wide functions as they relate to the global economy.
Human resources manager
HR managers oversee a team of other HR professionals and play an important role in setting hiring standards and practices, such as recruiting and interviewing. They may also serve as a link between a company and its employees.
Compensation and benefits manager
Compensation and benefits managers deal primarily with wage data analysis and cost benefit analysis. While analyzing available information on employee wages, they develop strategies and programs to maximize budget efficiency and maintain employee satisfaction while working to improve benefits and resources.
Training and development manager
Training and development managers are responsible for training new hires. They also manage training budgets and the development of training materials.
Technical recruiter
Technical recruiters work with hiring managers to help identify and screen candidates. They may also collaborate with the hiring manager to determine reasonable technical expectations for specific roles.
Keep in mind that job titles and requirements are not standardized across the industry. Two jobs with similar or identical titles may have different minimum application requirements depending on the employer that is offering the job.
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