Master of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Strategic Human Resource Management
Overview
Graduate Level Study in Human Resource Management
An effective and knowledgeable employee can drive a business to success. In the Colangelo College of Business' Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an Emphasis in Strategic Human Resource Management, you learn to develop and foster the human capital essential to organizational progress. In the classes, you mature in your ability to process, integrate and apply knowledge in relevant ways.
With an emphasis in strategic human resource management, you explore and discuss diversity in the workplace, employee development and the management of talent with peers in class discussions. You develop a strategic view of the human resources and evaluate the link between decision-making, management practices and the business bottom lines. You examine modern complexities such as mergers, acquisitions, downsizing and globalization as they relate to managing human resources.
Degree Outcomes
SHRM Aligned Coursework
This MBA in human resources management degree is aligned with the human resource competencies identified by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and provides competencies to lead and manage business enterprises ethically. In this strategic HR management program, you become an informed critical thinker through research and the application of quantitative methods that transform raw data into useful information.
What You Will Learn
MBA Human Resources Curriculum Designed for your Success
Throughout this MBA in strategic human resources management program, you review the following topics:
- Telecommunications, emerging technologies and e-commerce applications
- Business principles that encompass finance, accounting, economics, marketing and management
- Impact of the global economy on organizational decision-making, planning and sourcing of organizational resources
- Formulation and execution strategies within organizations and how to stay competitive in a global marketplace
- Key concepts of leadership and strategic management
Career Outcomes
Career Options for Human Resource Management
As a graduate of this program, you may choose to pursue careers as a senior human resources specialist or as a general manager with a strong strategic HR acumen. Potential workplaces include business organizations, agencies, government agencies and business consulting organizations.
Course List
Program Core Courses
Course Description
This course is designed to prepare students for the graduate learning experience at Grand Canyon University. Students have opportunities to develop and strengthen the skills necessary to succeed as graduate students in the College of Business. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the tools for graduate success.
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The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the College of Business, key concepts of leadership, and an overview of how the science of organizational behavior contributes to effective leaders and managers.
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This course is designed for individuals who are preparing for more advanced coursework in accounting and for students who have not had accounting in undergraduate work. Topics covered include the principles and practices of financial accounting and the fundamentals of managerial accounting, such as cost behavior and budgeting. The course covers accounting theories using computational examples, and homework is problem solving.
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This course is designed for individuals who are preparing for more advanced coursework in accounting and is designed for students who have not had finance in undergraduate work. Topics covered include financial analysis, financial planning, asset evaluation, capital structure, and working capital management.
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The purpose of this course is to prepare students in mathematical, probability, and statistical concepts for their upcoming studies in quantitative methods. The course is intended for those students who have not had any prior statistical education, although students who have had statistics should also consider taking the course as a refresher.
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This courses introduces microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts that are relevant to contemporary business. Emphasis is placed on using economic data for business decision making.
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This course is a study in the quantitative tools and techniques used to model business functions and applications. Emphasis is placed on how to set up models, and how to interpret and apply their results. Prerequisite: SYM-506.
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Management of the marketing function, market environmental analysis, and marketing planning, strategy, and control are fundamentals of marketing management. The course examines the marketing process, marketing research, product development innovation and diffusion, pricing strategy, distribution value drain, advertising and promotion, and strategic marketing issues. Emphasis is placed on case study analysis and current academic research with a marketing plan as a significant curriculum component.
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This course covers managerial accounting concepts and procedures for internal reporting, including the study of cost behavior, cost systems, budgeting, and performance evaluation. Coursework includes case studies, group projects, and class discussion. Prerequisite: ACC-502.
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Operations Management examines managerial concepts and strategies relating to the management of operations in both manufacturing and service environments. Emphasis is placed on methods to streamline and drive inefficiencies out of a firm’s internal processes to build a highly efficient organization. The course also focuses on external processes by examining ways to achieve greater supply chain integration with suppliers and customers. Quantitative and qualitative methods and tools are introduced and applied. Prerequisite: SYM-506.
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This course discusses elements of business financial decisions, including financial forecasting and development of proformas, management of working capital, capital budgeting, capital structure, and raising funds in capital markets. Prerequisite: FIN-504.
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This course examines the definition, formulation, and execution of strategy within organizations. There is specific emphasis on the role of innovation and leadership in strategic management and an organization’s ability to achieve and sustain competitive advantage. Prerequisites: MGT-605, MKT-607, ACC-650, and FIN-650.
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The effective strategic management of human capital is the differentiator of every successful organization. This course examines talent management, workforce diversity, succession planning, employee development and motivation, and performance matrix. This course addresses human resource competencies identified by the Society of HR Management (SHRM). Using the strong strategic HR acumen provided by this course, students will be well-prepared for positions as senior human resources specialists or as general managers. Also LDR-635.
Course Description
Frequent mergers and acquisitions, downsizing, and globalization have increased the complexities of managing human resources. Linking human resource management to the bottom line and decision making is critical for both strategy and business success. This course addresses human resource competencies identified by the Society of HR Management (SHRM). Using the strong strategic HR acumen provided by this course, students will be well-prepared for positions as senior human resources specialists or as general managers.
Faculty Bios
Program Locations
Online
Evening
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Online and Evening program disclosures* Please refer to the Academic Catalog for more information. Program subject to change.