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

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New Certificate Options

In Fall 2018 a new five course Human Resource Management Certificate will be offered.

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

Your achievements as a leader depend on how well you balance the team dynamics of leadership and followership. Executives and leaders in HR must effectively manage, motivate, and compensate their employees. The Huizenga College of Business' M.B.A. with a Concentration in Human Resource Management program provides a unique perspective on interpersonal and organizational behaviors, and teaches various approaches for managing and motivating employees. Enrolling in the M.B.A. with a Concentration in Human Resource Management program requires that you take many of the traditional courses associated with a general M.B.A. program, along with courses that have been tailored to HR topics. Upon graduation you will be prepared to lead your company's human resource activities, helping achieve your organizational goals and objectives. You will gain a solid understanding of general business administration acumen, coupled with specialized HRM skills sets in implementing new procedures, solving conflicts, employee benefits and compensation, training personnel.

Admissions Deadlines:

Winter II 2019: March 4, 2019
Summer 2019: April 22, 2019
Fall I 2019: August 5, 2019
Fall II 2019: October 7, 2019

  • 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) 262-5168
1-800-672-7223 ext. 25168
hcbeinfo@nova.edu

Total credits: 40-49

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

Human Resource Management Concentration 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 CAPP report. Program requirements are subject to change, and your Academic Advisor or CAPP report can provide you with the courses required for your catalog term.

Full-Time professionals are available to discuss the M.B.A. with a Concentration in Human Resource Management curriculum with you in greater detail. Simply call 800.672.7223 Ext. 25168 or contact our Enrollment Services Staff.

Course Descriptions

The following prerequisite courses are built into the M.B.A. core curriculum.

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

** Waivers will only be considered when an equivalent course with a grade of B- has been earned in the past 5 years

Students have two options for satisfying a program prerequisite course:

  1. Complete course(s) offered by the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Businessand Entrepreneurship;
  2. Complete a proficiency examination administered by a testing organizationthat 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 students seeking to register for courses requiring the prerequisite requirement.

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Upcoming Events

January 24
Graduate Business Open House

Join us for our Graduate Business Open House where it's more convenient than ever for you to get admitted to the Huizenga College of Business. This all inclusive event enables you to learn about our programs, complete your application, and be admitted—all on the same day and in one place. The application fee is waived this week only at this event!

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