Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management

Lead your team with our master-level HR management degree

Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management Concentration (39 credits)

Learn how to successfully lead an organization’s HR team with the MBA in human resources degree program at Davenport University. You’ll develop advanced knowledge in staffing, training, negotiation, dispute resolution, compensation, organizational behavior, and leadership strategies through this human resources degree.

By earning a master’s degree in human resource management at Davenport, you'll also develop systemic and strategic problem-solving skills. These skills will amplify your résumé and help you lead more effectively in your career in human resource management.

Davenport’s online MBA in human resources program is closely aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). SHRM, the world’s largest and most prestigious association devoted to human resource management, is well known in the industry as the voice for all things work, workers and the workplace. Through Davenport’s SHRM-aligned courses, you’ll know what it takes to create better workplaces for all jobs in human resources.

What is human resource management?

With your degree in human resource management, you'll be able to help your organization hire and retain employees, analyze laws that affect labor in the workplace, make program recommendations and help maximize employee productivity. Launch or advance your career in human resource management and help hire and train the next generation of talent with this human resources degree from Davenport.

Explore courses for Davenport’s HR management degree

Through Davenport’s online MBA in human resources program, you'll take human resource management courses, such as leading organizations, marketing strategies, corporate finance, ethical and legal framework for 21st-century business and more. Through these human resource management courses, you'll develop the human resource management knowledge and skills employers are seeking for their workforce.

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Core Courses		24 Credits
ACCT640	Managerial Accounting Most of the information required to plan and control business operations, and the data required to create and sustain a competitive advantage, come from the accounting system and the reports that are generated. This course analyzes the management structure and process in which this information is generated, the construction and application of managerial accounting data, cost behavior and cost assignment. Students will also examine product cost within activity based costing, job order costing, and process costing. Controlling cost through the use of standard cost system and budgeting are explored. In addition, this course covers business decision-making using relevant information from activity costing, variable/fixed analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, quality costing, and productivity analysis. Students will analyze and evaluate managerial accounting functions and decision cases in light of managing a business, making financing decisions, and generating growth and income within the	3
BUSN688	Quantitative Business Analysis This course provides the student with an understanding of quantitative analysis methods used in contemporary business to effectively determine business situations, prescribe needed data and develop decision-support data. Students apply regression and time-series analysis to develop business forecasts and develop probability assessments related to decision-making in a variety of business disciplines including marketing, finance, production, and human resources management. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): BUSN520 and STAT500	3
ECON625	Managerial Economics This course is an exploration of microeconomic theory and practices, which explain real-world behavior in a firm and society. A practical, problem-solving approach to decision-making is used to learn how economic concepts serve as the basis for many challenges and decisions that confront today’s managers. Topics to be covered include an overview of supply and demand, forecasting demand, production and cost analysis, statistical analysis of economic relationships, market structure and organization, the role of government in a market economy, pricing a firm’s output, risk analysis, and capital budgeting. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): STAT500	3
FINC620	Corporate Finance This course focuses on the application of financial theory and concepts for management decision making with emphasis on the practical aspects of finance. Students learn how to analyze a company’s financial information and practice financial planning. Students evaluate the capital investment process, the corporate restructuring process, as well as bankruptcy analysis. In addition, students explore the financial decision-making process relating to working capital management and international finance. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): FINC510	3
LEGL710	Ethical/Legal Frmwrk 21st Cent This application centered class explores business ethics as well as the legal environment of business in a number of contexts. Students will learn to apply employment laws and regulations to human resource decision making. The course will also relate the areas of contract and tort law to common business scenarios. The relationship between agency law and the fiduciary duties of corporate leaders will also be identified. The emphasis of the course will be on applying knowledge of various areas of law and ethics to strategic business decision making. Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.	3
MGMT653	Leading Organizations This course is designed to provide new ways of thinking about leadership philosophies and strategies to influence the behaviors of individuals and groups in organizations. Students begin with an exploration of the nature of effective leadership and leadership theories. Understanding power, creating change, developing teams, and guiding group decisions are examined in the context of the roles of a leader. Students learn how to recognize leadership traits and approaches so they can develop their own leadership style. Case studies involving real-world situations that confront leaders are used so that students can formulate strategies to improve the performance of followers through effective leadership. A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): BUSN520	3
MGMT757	Operations & Supply Chain Mgt This course is the study of how external influences and internal capabilities affect organizational strategies, tactics, and execution. This course covers topics surrounding supply chain management, process design, capacity planning and scheduling, inventory control, statistical process control, and quality assurance. Additionally, operations management's role in organizational performance is explored. Students will examine organizational challenges and opportunities in order to formulate strategies that sustain competitive advantage. In this course, students learn to apply the concepts by conducting a supply management simulation. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ACCT640, BUSN688, ECON625, and FINC620	3
MKTG610	Marketing Strategies This course focuses on marketing strategies and tactics, which are the tools that managers use to increase sales and profits of products and services. Identifying and employing the most effective strategies are critical to the success of any firm. In this course, students explore market segmentation, product, price, distribution, promotion, international, and strategic marketing strategies and tactics. Case studies are used to provide an opportunity to conduct situation analysis, identify SWOTs (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats), and recommend appropriate strategies and tactics that will attract, satisfy, and retain customers. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): BUSN520	3

Concentration Courses		12 Credits
HRMG700	Managing Human Resources This course is designed to introduce the graduate student to the whole spectrum of human resources’ responsibilities and major functions. Topics include staffing, compensation, training, organizational development, employee and labor relations, human resources information systems, and global HR management. An emphasis will be placed upon learning the specific human resources’ disciplines and how to strategically apply that knowledge to solve organization-wide issues. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
HRMG720	Employment Law/Labor Relations This course covers employer and employee related issues through an examination of major federal and state laws governing the employment relationship such as: National Labor Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Emphasis is placed on the strategic planning and management problem-solving skills required for hiring, directing and terminating workers in both non-union and union environments. Students will consider short and long-term legal and ethical consequences of legal compliance and noncompliance. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HRMG700 and LEGL710	3
HRMG725	Finance Compensation/Benefits This course examines the purpose, design, funding and administration of compensation and benefit programs offered to employees by their employers. In addition, this course examines the coordination of employer benefits with social insurance programs established and administered by the state. Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Prerequisite(s): FINC 620 and HRMG 700	3
HRMG750	Org Development & Training In this course, students will apply behavioral and social theories to the analysis of individual, interpersonal and group behavior in the workplace. Students will examine current philosophies in self-directed work teams, implementation of a technical workforce, and evaluation of an organization’s knowledge and retention of that knowledge. In addition, the course will explore training demands, which will determine the training needs of an organization. The development of training programs will utilize current techniques for implementation of the training and help set objectives to evaluate staffing and cost-effectiveness, as well as measuring the training programs’ value. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HRMG700	3

Capstone		3 Credits
CAPS794	Business Integration Capstone This course provides the summative and integrative experience that serves as the capstone of the MBA program. Conducted in the form of an interactive business simulation, the student applies their knowledge of business principles and practices as they analyze conditions, develop appropriate strategies and make implementation decisions. In addition, comprehensive case studies are used to apply the strategic management process to a variety of business settings. Finally, this course serves as the student’s final assessment of overall program learning. A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. A grade of B or better must be earned to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): This class must be taken as the last class in the MBA program	3

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Why get a human resources degree at Davenport?

Since Davenport’s degree in human resource management is so closely aligned with SHRM, you'll be eligible to sit for the SHRM-CP examination before (or soon after) you graduate instead of waiting the standard two years to gain experience. The SHRM-CP credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in your career in human resource management.

Experience the Davenport difference:

Learn from experts

Davenport's HR management degree assures you learn from professors who are experts in human resource management.

Professional mentoring

Receive personalized attention through your MBA in human resources, thanks to small classes and an 18:1 student-teacher ratio.

Hands-on practice

Apply theories you learn in your MBA in human resources to hands-on projects and practical-based assignments.

Join our SHRM chapter

Network with local HR professionals and open the door to potential internships and jobs in HR through Davenport’s SHRM chapter.

Industry credentials

Sit for the CP exam and earn the industry-recognized SHRM-CP credential sooner with the MBA in human resources.

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About Davenport University

Davenport is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.

Offering over 80 degree and certificate programs, we align with top employers to design degree programs that help you gain the skills and real-world experience you need to rise above the rest. With small class sizes and campuses across Michigan or online, you’ll earn a quality education on your schedule at Davenport University.*

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Davenport, a leader in online learning for over 20 years, offers a range of class formats so you can earn your online MBA in human resources in your ideal learning environment.

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