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Strategic MBA - Human Resources Management

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Strategic MBA - Human Resources Management Degree Requirements

Between 36 and 42 credit hours of coursework is needed to complete the Strategic MBA with a concentration in Human Resources Management.

The curriculum consists of four (4) foundation courses, eight (8) core courses, four (4) required elective/concentration courses. All classes are 3 credit hours, except the foundation courses, which are 1.5 credit hours each. All classes are 3 credit hours, except the foundation courses, which are 1.5 credit hours each. Students who have sufficient academic backgrounds may be eligible to waive the BUSI 6A01, BUSI 6A02, ACCT 6A01, and/or ECON 6A01 foundation courses.

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Required Foundation Courses

Required Core Courses

Required Electives for Human Resources Management Concentration

Human Resources Management will provide a working knowledge of staffing, training and development to explore the fundamental aspects of human resources, planning and processes, in addition to business acumen. 

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has recognized the Strategic MBA+ in HR Management as being fully aligned with its curriculum standards. Stand out among your peers with a SHRM accredited degree!

Total Program Requirements

Required Foundation Courses* 6 hours
Required Core+Elective/Concentration Requirements 36 hours

^MGMT 6359 and MGMT 6399 is offered in the fall or spring terms only, and requires participation in the case conference event, held during the semester of MGMT 6399 course enrollment. Information regarding the event will be provided in the course.

*Students who do not have sufficient background in Statistics/Analytics will be required to take BUSI 6A02 as a foundation course. Students who do not have a sufficient background in Accounting will be required to take ACCT 6A01 as a foundation course. Students who do not have a sufficient background in Economics will be required to take ECON 6A01 as a foundation course.

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UJohn Schroeder, Fall 2019
Completing a graduate degree is serious business that takes a tremendous amount of dedication and focus.  While it was a tough three years, the payoff has been amazing."
John Schroeder, 2019 Strategic MBA
Liza Lybolt
My degree at UHV helped me with starting a business."
Liza Lybolt, 2017 Global MBA in Accounting; 2015 BBA in Accounting