MBA in Human Resource Management
Master of Business Administration
Capella’s MBA in Human Resource Management offers a distinct HR skill set to help you support your company’s most valuable asset – its people. It incorporates concepts and best practices you can use to align business objectives with workforce concerns, make data-driven decisions and communicate your insights effectively. Invest in yourself to become a leader employers rely on to promote employee growth, sustainability and engagement.
At a glance
- Online
- FlexPath available
- 7 Core courses
- 3 Specialization courses
- Capstone
- 45 Total credits (12 max transfer)
With FlexPath, you can earn your MBA in 12 months and under $16,000
Based on fastest 25% of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply.
MBA in Human Resource Management course requirements
This MBA in Human Resource Management degree requires a total of 23 program points in FlexPath or 45 quarter credits in GuidedPath:
- 7 core courses
- 3 specialization courses
- 1 capstone course
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*Course has prerequisite(s). See catalog for details.
What you’ll learn in a MBA in Human Resource Management
The MBA in Human Resource Management focuses on the application of knowledge, competencies, and skills necessary to integrate business and human resource functions in organizations. Students focus on communicating clearly to stakeholders and developing data-informed recommendations in support of organizational goals and strategy. This program is designed to prepare you to make informed decisions that result in increased professional development, organizational growth, and enterprise sustainability.
On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
- Use HRM business and legal practices to ensure organizational compliance, growth, and sustainability
- Use HRM practices to promote business-centric organizational design, culture, and change
- Analyze HRM data trends and issues from a global perspective
- Integrate HRM and business best practices to enable human capital acquisition, development, and retention
- Synthesize HRM and business technologies to maximize organizational effectiveness, workforce productivity, and systems integration
What it's like to take courses in a MBA in Human Resource Management degree
You may have questions about how a MBA in Human Resource Management degree fits in your life. Explore the course room to see what you can expect. You'll experience the flexibility of online learning and get a feel for what it's like to be a Capella student.
Program eligible for Experiential Learning
Use your experience: bring your real-world projects into the courseroom to complete assignments and demonstrate what you're learning.
How much does the MBA in HRM cost?
The total cost of your degree will depend on your learning format, academic performance and other factors. See FlexPath and GuidedPath cost information below.
A self-paced learning format that helps put you in control. Take courses at your own speed and move on to the next course whenever you’re ready.
- Enroll in one or two core courses at a time and complete as many as you can in 12 weeks
- 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
- Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
- Pay a flat tuition fee per 12-week billing session
- $3,035 per 12-week billing session
- $175 resource kit
- 23 total program points
- 6 max transfer points
A structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1–3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or quarter
- $855 per credit
- $175 resource kit
- 45 total quarter credits
- 12 max transfer credits
Are there scholarships available for master's degrees?
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What are the MBA admission requirements?
Admission requirements
Applicants to the MBA in Human Resource Management program must provide the following information for admission:
- A bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or from an internationally recognized institution
- Your official transcripts, with a minimum grade point average of 2.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
- Admission application – no application fee required
GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.
What support does Capella offer online students?
Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of a master’s student. We’ve structured the experience in manageable pieces to help you earn your degree with support from faculty, staff and online resources.
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What can you do with an MBA in HRM degree?
Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion, or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with an MBA in Human Resource Management.
Job titles to explore*
- Compliance manager
- Director of compliance
- Director of human resources
- Director/human resources business partner
- Human resources business partner
- Human resources generalist
- Human resources manager
- Human resources specialist
- Vice president of human resources
Potential employment settings to explore*
- Colleges, universities and professional schools
- Computer related services
- General government support
- General medical and surgical hospitals
- Miscellaneous retailers
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.