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M.B.A. with a Major in Human Resource Management

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(954) 262-5067
800-672-7223 ext. 25067
hcbeinfo@nova.edu

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Registration for the Winter semester is now open! Classes begin January 4.

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You’re ready to become an exemplary HR professional – one who’s strategic and can effectively manage, motivate, and compensate employees while confidently demonstrating how human resource activities drive growth for the enterprise. You can become the leader you aspire to be.

The M.B.A. with a major in Human Resource Management provides you with a foundation in advanced business administration and helps you develop specialized HR management skills. You’ll learn how to implement new procedures, solve conflicts, manage employee benefits, train personnel, and communicate ROI metrics with financial officers. These skills will make you a valuable HR leader in any organization and give you an advantage over other HR candidates.

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Admission Deadlines:

Winter II 2021: March 1, 2021
Summer 2021: April 30, 2021

  • M.B.A. core courses offered weeknights or during the day on the main campus and online. Human Resource Management courses offered weeknights on the main campus, online and few courses may be offered alternating weekends.
  • Program can be completed in as little as 21 months.
  • Program begins five times annually with starts in August, October, January, March, and May.

For more information about the program, please contact:

The Office of Graduate Admissions
(954) 262-5067
1-800-672-7223 ext. 25067
hcbeinfo@nova.edu

Total credits: 40-49

M.B.A. Core Courses (22-31 total credits)

Human Resource Management major Courses
(18 total credits)
HRM 5310 Managing Human Resources  
HRM 5360 Human Resource Development  
HRM 5365 Talent Management  
HRM 5375 Managing Total Rewards  
HRM 5380 Employee Relations  
Choose one from the following:
HRM 5355 Strategic Human Resource Management  
MGT 5680 Management Internship  
Current students: Please consult your Academic Advisor for program requirements or access SharkLink for your Degree Works audit. Program requirements are subject to change, and your Academic Advisor or Degree works audit can provide you with the courses required for your catalog term.

Full-Time professionals are available to discuss the M.B.A. with a Major in Human Resource Management curriculum with you in greater detail. Simply call 800.672.7223 Ext. 25067 or contact our Enrollment Services Staff.

Course Descriptions

ACT 5140 : Accounting for Decision Makers

Linda Kidwell, Ph.D.

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FIN 5130 : Financial Management

Albert Williams, Ph.D.

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MGT 5105: Organizational Behavior in a Dynamic and Complex World

Leslie Tworoger, Ph.D.

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MGT 5170: Applying Strategey for Managers

Jason Cavich, Ph.D.

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MKT 5125: Marketing Decisions for Managers

Bay O'Leary, Ph.D.

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The following prerequisite course may be necessary for certification completion.

ACT 5001 Introductory Accounting*
FIN 5008 Business Finance*
QNT 5000 Foundations of Business Statistics*

* Course may be waived at the discretion of the department chair or designee. Waivers will only be considered when an equivalent course with a grade of C has been earned in the past 10 years

Students have three options for satisfying a program prerequisite course:

  1. Complete course(s) offered by the H. Wayne Huizenga Collee of Business and Entrepreneurship;
  2. Complete a proficiency examination administrated by a testing organization that has national recognition, such as CLEP and DANTES. Students selecting this option must complete the requirements within their first two semesters with HCBE. After the second semester, courses must be completed with HCBE. Official transcripts must be received by the office of Academic Advising one week prior to register for courses requiring the prerequisite requirement.
  3. Complete the course with another regionally accredited institution. Students should obtain verification from an academic advisor regarding course equivalency at another institution. Students will need to supply a course description for initial evaluation. A course syllabus may be required if additional review is needed.
  • An application and $50 non-refundable application fee. CLICK HERE to APPLY ONLINE
  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or for students with degrees from foreign institutions, an official foreign academic evaluation stating equivalent bachelor’s degree, must be submitted from a NACES organization www.naces.org 
  • Students who have earned a degree from a foreign non-English speaking country must submit English proficiency test scores, (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, ELS)
  • Additional documents and may be required along with the GMAT or GRE based on review by the admissions committee.

Please contact us directly for minimum GPA requirement and required English proficiency test scores. View additional admission information

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Human Resource Management Webinar
January 28th | 6:30 pm

There are many good HR professionals. And a few great ones. What sets the second group apart? Learn about our M.B.A. and M.S. in Human Resource Management programs directly from faculty and alumni. Come prepared with questions about the curriculum, your career goals, or anything else. A member of our admissions team will also be available to answer any questions regarding the admissions process.

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