Human Resource Management, MBA

The MBA in Human Resource Management is built specifically for professionals ready to lead and advocate for the modern workforce. Beyond the essential business core, this program dives into the high-stakes, day-to-day challenges that HR managers face in a rapidly evolving corporate landscape. You’ll engage with industry practitioners and explore the shifting roles of HR personnel, ensuring you’re prepared to handle the complex needs of today’s employees. Plus, this program is officially aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) standards, meaning the curriculum is professionally validated to meet the highest industry benchmarks. It’s the ideal way to become a high-level specialist capable of driving organizational culture and providing the strategic leadership the modern workforce demands.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) acknowledges that the Baker College Master of Business Administration Human Resource Management program is aligned with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates..

Human Resource Management Major - 12 Hours

BUS 5710 - Compensation and Benefits Credits: 3
BUS 5720 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3
BUS 5730 - Labor Relations and Conflict Resolution Credits: 3
BUS 5760 - Employee Staffing and Development Credits: 3

MBA Electives - 15 Hours

Select Five Courses from the Following:

BUS 6150 - Human Behavior Management of Organizations Credits: 3
BUS 6300 - Accounting for the Contemporary Manager Credits: 3
BUS 6400 - The Financial Environment Credits: 3
BUS 6500 - The Economic Environment Credits: 3
BUS 6600 - The Marketing Environment Credits: 3
BUS 6780 - Research and Statistics for Managers Credits: 3
MIS 5110 - Management Information Systems Credits: 3

Business Requirements - 3 Hours

BUS 6900 - Strategy in a Global Environment Credits: 3

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 30

The College of Business at Baker College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs click here.