Management, Human Resource Management Specialization, M.A.

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Management

The Master of Arts in Management is designed to prepare individuals currently in or seeking management positions for the challenges of management in the 21st Century. The degree focuses on developing leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills in order to foster the freedom to accomplish tasks, set goals, and develop relationships necessary for professional success and advancement. The 39-credit hour program offers four areas of specialization: Health Care Administration, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, and Organization Management. When a course is taken without having the specified prerequisite, equivalent additional hours will be added to the program. Graduate core courses cannot be taken directed study. Up to twelve (12) hours of graduate business course credit may be awarded toward the M.A. degree requirements for approved courses from another institution or from Intermediate and/or Senior Education Levels of the Military Services of the United States of America (official documentation of successful completion is required).

Human Resource Management Specialization (15 hours)

These five courses along with the M.A. Management core align with the recommended course content of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) for a Human Resource Management specialization.

• MGMT 5313 - Diversity Management 3 hrs
• BUAD 5315 - Legal Environment 3 hrs
• MGMT 5343 - Compensation, Benefits, and Performance 3 hrs
• MGMT 5344 - Career Development and Management 3 hrs
• MGMT 5345 - Employee Recruitment and Selection 3 hrs