Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Human Resource Management
- Overview
- Admissions
- Academics
- What You'll Learn
Fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP), the Caldwell University MBA program will help you achieve your personal and career goals at a highly competitive cost-per-credit. Strong emphasis is placed on personal growth and individualized attention to learning through small class size, practical skills and compassionate faculty who focus on practice beyond theory.
Caldwell University’s MBA with a Concentration in Human Resource Management prepares you for a career as an HR Leader by developing your skills in change management, employment law, socioeconomic ethics, and workplace dynamics. The program equips HR professionals to become strategic leaders with strong problem-solving abilities, data-driven decision-making skills, and strategic management expertise. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of empathy, ethics, and moral leadership, empowering graduates to support both employees and the organizations they represent.
Why Choose Caldwell
Since 1939, Caldwell University has prioritized the needs of our students to ensure they leave prepared and inspired to succeed. In a recent survey of Caldwell University graduate students and alumni, 96% of responders said they would recommend their program, and 90% of those who completed their graduate program rated it as excellent or good. Flexible study options and the personalized attention you deserve will more than elevate your earning potential – they will keep you well-rounded and relevant in today's business landscape.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 overall and 3.0 in business as a major
- Two references for graduate study
- Personal interview upon Graduate Coordinator’s request
- Personal statement: Submit a statement of objectives for entering the program
- Resume highlighting business, leadership, and work experience
- Students who enter the program with an undergraduate degree outside of business need to take BU 095 MBA Prerequisite Module
Curriculum
Course Information
| Core Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BU 520 | Advanced Business Strategy | 3 |
| BU 537 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BU 525 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
| BU 610 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| BU 625 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| BU 633 | Organizational Behavior for Managers | 3 |
| BU 635 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BU 638 | Marketing in a Dynamic Environment | 3 |
| BU 644 | Global Business Management | 3 |
| BU 649 | Business Law, Ethical Behavior and Social Responsibility | 3 |
| BU 660 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BU 695 | Operations and Project Management | 3 |
| Capstone Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BU 785 | Integrated Strategic Management Seminar | 3 |
| Concentration Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BU 652 | Employment Law | 3 |
| BU 702 | Leadership: Theory, Practice, and Emerging Possibilities | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 39
What You'll Learn
Caldwell University’s MBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management helps students develop key skills and qualities needed as HRM leaders, including:
- Delivering human resource solutions for organizational challenges
- Recommending strategies that support the goals, vision and mission of an organization
- Protecting integrity through risk management and legal and ethical practices
- Valuing inclusion and appreciating the likenesses and differences of organizational members
- Fostering collaboration and teamwork
- Promoting consensus and guiding the organization through change and innovation
- Building engaging relationships with stakeholders
- Aligning employee competencies with business goals
- Communicating clearly, concisely and accurately