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Human Resource Management coursework overview

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Planning for your degree

  • total quarter credits: 45
  • Quarter length: 10 weeks
  • Course length: 10 weeks
  • Break: 3 weeks between quarters
Example sequence Core Specialization Capstone

Course requirements

  • Core 7 courses
  • Specialization 3 courses
  • Capstone 1 course
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MBA5002 Core MBA Leadership 4 quarter credits This course covers contemporary models of leadership and examines behaviors and skills of effective leaders. Students assess their own leadership strengths and how to lead effectively in their work settings. Students also analyze ways in which leaders use their skills to support innovation, change, and collaboration within organizations. For MBA degree and certificate program students and non-degree students only. Must be taken during the first quarter by students who have been admitted to the MBA degree program. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 4 quarter credits
MBA5006 Core Business Strategy 4 quarter credits Students in this course examine ways in which companies formulate and implement strategy to effectively compete in the marketplace. Students apply strategic models and analysis to address competitive challenges. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in MBA5002. 4 quarter credits
MBA5012 Core Marketing Management 4 quarter credits This course covers marketing theories, models, and practices used by businesses. Students examine the expanded roles of analytics, technology, and social media in marketing strategy and implementation. Students also use business analytics skills to address marketing problems and apply marketing methods to business challenges. 4 quarter credits
MBA5008 Core Applied Business Analytics 4 quarter credits This course introduces students to business analytics and its role in evidence-based decision making. Students examine data and analytics techniques that create relevant, actionable, and meaningful information. 4 quarter credits
HRM5310 Specialization Course Strategic Human Resource Management 4 quarter credits In this course, students examine how human resource management (HRM) impacts and supports strategic organizational goals. Using key HRM principles, practices, and data, students develop well-rounded strategies to address HR related needs and opportunities for a dynamic, multicultural, and global workforce. For MBA students only. 4 quarter credits
MBA5010 Core Accounting Methods for Leaders 4 quarter credits Students in this course gain an understanding of how methods of financial and managerial accounting are used to analyze business performance and make evidence-based business decisions. Students examine tax, ethical, and legal implications of accounting methods. 4 quarter credits
MBA5014 Core Applied Managerial Finance 4 quarter credits Students in this course explore financial concepts and techniques required to evaluate, report, and maximize firm performance and value. Students analyze environmental and market factors, goals, and constraints; and apply regulatory and ethical principles and business analytics skills to drive data-based decision making. Prerequisite(s): MBA5008, MBA5010. 4 quarter credits
HRM5060 Specialization Course Sourcing and Managing Talent in the Workplace 4 quarter credits Students in this course examine contemporary perspectives in recruiting, talent mobility, workforce planning, and performance management. Students select and develop approaches which support employee mobility and performance to advance organizational goals. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in HRM5002; or HRM5310. 4 quarter credits
MBA5016 Core Operations Management for Leaders 4 quarter credits In this course, students examine theories and models of business operations and their role in developing and delivering a superior product or service to the marketplace. Students also apply business analytics skills and use data to evaluate strategic and tactical impact to business functions across the organization. Prerequisite(s): MBA5008. 4 quarter credits
HRM5090 Specialization Course Retaining and Engaging Employees for the Modern Workforce 4 quarter credits In this course, students apply models of employee motivation, thriving, and engagement in the workplace to create the employee experience. Students also analyze the ways in which culture, employee and leader behavior impact strategic retention. Finally, students assess the influence of technology and evidence-based practices on employee lifecycle, engagement, and positive employee and organizational outcomes. Prerequisite(s): HRM5002 or HRM5310. 4 quarter credits
MBA5910 Capstone MBA Capstone Experience 5 quarter credits In this course, students integrate the knowledge and skills gained during the MBA program in an application-based business project. Students demonstrate their overall ability to identify and recommend evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities. For MBA degree and certificate program students and non-degree students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): All required and elective coursework. 5 quarter credits
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MBA5002 Core MBA Leadership 4 quarter credits This course covers contemporary models of leadership and examines behaviors and skills of effective leaders. Students assess their own leadership strengths and how to lead effectively in their work settings. Students also analyze ways in which leaders use their skills to support innovation, change, and collaboration within organizations. For MBA degree and certificate program students and non-degree students only. Must be taken during the first quarter by students who have been admitted to the MBA degree program. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 4 quarter credits
MBA5012 Core Marketing Management 4 quarter credits This course covers marketing theories, models, and practices used by businesses. Students examine the expanded roles of analytics, technology, and social media in marketing strategy and implementation. Students also use business analytics skills to address marketing problems and apply marketing methods to business challenges. 4 quarter credits
MBA5014 Core Applied Managerial Finance 4 quarter credits Students in this course explore financial concepts and techniques required to evaluate, report, and maximize firm performance and value. Students analyze environmental and market factors, goals, and constraints; and apply regulatory and ethical principles and business analytics skills to drive data-based decision making. Prerequisite(s): MBA5008, MBA5010. 4 quarter credits
MBA5016 Core Operations Management for Leaders 4 quarter credits In this course, students examine theories and models of business operations and their role in developing and delivering a superior product or service to the marketplace. Students also apply business analytics skills and use data to evaluate strategic and tactical impact to business functions across the organization. Prerequisite(s): MBA5008. 4 quarter credits
MBA5006 Core Business Strategy 4 quarter credits Students in this course examine ways in which companies formulate and implement strategy to effectively compete in the marketplace. Students apply strategic models and analysis to address competitive challenges. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in MBA5002. 4 quarter credits
MBA5008 Core Applied Business Analytics 4 quarter credits This course introduces students to business analytics and its role in evidence-based decision making. Students examine data and analytics techniques that create relevant, actionable, and meaningful information. 4 quarter credits
MBA5010 Core Accounting Methods for Leaders 4 quarter credits Students in this course gain an understanding of how methods of financial and managerial accounting are used to analyze business performance and make evidence-based business decisions. Students examine tax, ethical, and legal implications of accounting methods. 4 quarter credits
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HRM5310 Specialization Course Strategic Human Resource Management 4 quarter credits In this course, students examine how human resource management (HRM) impacts and supports strategic organizational goals. Using key HRM principles, practices, and data, students develop well-rounded strategies to address HR related needs and opportunities for a dynamic, multicultural, and global workforce. For MBA students only. 4 quarter credits
HRM5060 Specialization Course Sourcing and Managing Talent in the Workplace 4 quarter credits Students in this course examine contemporary perspectives in recruiting, talent mobility, workforce planning, and performance management. Students select and develop approaches which support employee mobility and performance to advance organizational goals. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in HRM5002; or HRM5310. 4 quarter credits
HRM5090 Specialization Course Retaining and Engaging Employees for the Modern Workforce 4 quarter credits In this course, students apply models of employee motivation, thriving, and engagement in the workplace to create the employee experience. Students also analyze the ways in which culture, employee and leader behavior impact strategic retention. Finally, students assess the influence of technology and evidence-based practices on employee lifecycle, engagement, and positive employee and organizational outcomes. Prerequisite(s): HRM5002 or HRM5310. 4 quarter credits
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MBA5910 Capstone MBA Capstone Experience 5 quarter credits In this course, students integrate the knowledge and skills gained during the MBA program in an application-based business project. Students demonstrate their overall ability to identify and recommend evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities. For MBA degree and certificate program students and non-degree students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): All required and elective coursework. 5 quarter credits

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  • Complete courses at your pace
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Planning for your degree

  • total program points: 22.5
  • Monthly start dates
  • Session length: 12 weeks
Example sequence Core Specialization Capstone

Course requirements

  • Core 7 courses
  • Specialization 3 courses
  • Capstone 1 course
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MBA-FPX5002 Core MBA Leadership 2 program points This course covers contemporary models of leadership and examines behaviors and skills of effective leaders. Students assess their own leadership strengths and how to lead effectively in their work settings. Students also analyze ways in which leaders use their skills to support innovation, change, and collaboration within organizations. For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program students and non-degree students only. Must be taken during the first quarter by students who have been admitted to the MBA degree program. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5006 Core Business Strategy 2 program points Students in this course examine ways in which companies formulate and implement strategy to effectively compete in the marketplace. Students apply strategic models and analysis to address competitive challenges. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent registration in MBA-FPX5002. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5012 Core Marketing Management 2 program points This course covers marketing theories, models, and practices used by businesses. Students examine the expanded roles of analytics, technology, and social media in marketing strategy and implementation. Students also use business analytics skills to address marketing problems and apply marketing methods to business challenges. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5008 Core Applied Business Analytics 2 program points This course introduces students to business analytics and its role in evidence-based decision making. Students examine data and analytics techniques that create relevant, actionable, and meaningful information. 2 program points
HRM-FPX5310 Specialization Course Strategic Human Resource Management 2 program points In this course, students examine how human resource management (HRM) impacts and supports strategic organizational goals. Using key HRM principles, practices, and data, students develop well-rounded strategies to address HR related needs and opportunities for a dynamic, multicultural, and global workforce. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5010 Core Accounting Methods for Leaders 2 program points Students in this course gain an understanding of how methods of financial and managerial accounting are used to analyze business performance and make evidence-based business decisions. Students examine tax, ethical, and legal implications of accounting methods. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5014 Core Applied Managerial Finance 2 program points Students in this course explore financial concepts and techniques required to evaluate, report, and maximize firm performance and value. Students analyze environmental and market factors, goals, and constraints; and apply regulatory and ethical principles and business analytics skills to drive data-based decision making. Prerequisite: MBA-FPX5008, MBA-FPX5010 2 program points
HRM-FPX5060 Specialization Course Sourcing and Managing Talent in the Workplace 2 program points StudentsIn this course examine contemporary perspectives in recruiting, talent mobility, workforce planning, and performance management. Students select and develop approaches which support employee mobility and performance to advance organizational goals. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in HRM-FPX5002 or completion of HRM-FPX5310. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5016 Core Operations Management for Leaders 2 program points In this course, students examine theories and models of business operations and their role in developing and delivering a superior product or service to the marketplace. Students also apply business analytics skills and use data to evaluate strategic and tactical impact to business functions across the organization. Prerequisite: MBA-FPX5008 2 program points
HRM-FPX5090 Specialization Course Retaining and Engaging Employees for the Modern Workforce 2 program points In this course, students apply models of employee motivation, thriving, and engagement in the workplace to create the employee experience. Students also analyze the ways in which culture, employee and leader behavior impact strategic retention. Finally, students assess the influence of technology and evidence-based practices on employee lifecycle, engagement, and positive employee and organizational outcomes. Prerequisite(s): HRM-FPX5002 or HRM-FPX5310. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5910 Capstone MBA Capstone Experience 2.5 program points In this course, students integrate the knowledge and skills gained during the MBA program in an application-based business project. Students demonstrate their overall ability to identify and recommend evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities. For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program students and non-degree students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): All required and elective coursework. 2.5 program points
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MBA-FPX5002 Core MBA Leadership 2 program points This course covers contemporary models of leadership and examines behaviors and skills of effective leaders. Students assess their own leadership strengths and how to lead effectively in their work settings. Students also analyze ways in which leaders use their skills to support innovation, change, and collaboration within organizations. For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program students and non-degree students only. Must be taken during the first quarter by students who have been admitted to the MBA degree program. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5006 Core Business Strategy 2 program points Students in this course examine ways in which companies formulate and implement strategy to effectively compete in the marketplace. Students apply strategic models and analysis to address competitive challenges. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent registration in MBA-FPX5002. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5012 Core Marketing Management 2 program points This course covers marketing theories, models, and practices used by businesses. Students examine the expanded roles of analytics, technology, and social media in marketing strategy and implementation. Students also use business analytics skills to address marketing problems and apply marketing methods to business challenges. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5008 Core Applied Business Analytics 2 program points This course introduces students to business analytics and its role in evidence-based decision making. Students examine data and analytics techniques that create relevant, actionable, and meaningful information. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5010 Core Accounting Methods for Leaders 2 program points Students in this course gain an understanding of how methods of financial and managerial accounting are used to analyze business performance and make evidence-based business decisions. Students examine tax, ethical, and legal implications of accounting methods. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5014 Core Applied Managerial Finance 2 program points Students in this course explore financial concepts and techniques required to evaluate, report, and maximize firm performance and value. Students analyze environmental and market factors, goals, and constraints; and apply regulatory and ethical principles and business analytics skills to drive data-based decision making. Prerequisite: MBA-FPX5008, MBA-FPX5010 2 program points
MBA-FPX5016 Core Operations Management for Leaders 2 program points In this course, students examine theories and models of business operations and their role in developing and delivering a superior product or service to the marketplace. Students also apply business analytics skills and use data to evaluate strategic and tactical impact to business functions across the organization. Prerequisite: MBA-FPX5008 2 program points
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HRM-FPX5310 Specialization Course Strategic Human Resource Management 2 program points In this course, students examine how human resource management (HRM) impacts and supports strategic organizational goals. Using key HRM principles, practices, and data, students develop well-rounded strategies to address HR related needs and opportunities for a dynamic, multicultural, and global workforce. 2 program points
HRM-FPX5060 Specialization Course Sourcing and Managing Talent in the Workplace 2 program points StudentsIn this course examine contemporary perspectives in recruiting, talent mobility, workforce planning, and performance management. Students select and develop approaches which support employee mobility and performance to advance organizational goals. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in HRM-FPX5002 or completion of HRM-FPX5310. 2 program points
HRM-FPX5090 Specialization Course Retaining and Engaging Employees for the Modern Workforce 2 program points In this course, students apply models of employee motivation, thriving, and engagement in the workplace to create the employee experience. Students also analyze the ways in which culture, employee and leader behavior impact strategic retention. Finally, students assess the influence of technology and evidence-based practices on employee lifecycle, engagement, and positive employee and organizational outcomes. Prerequisite(s): HRM-FPX5002 or HRM-FPX5310. 2 program points
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MBA-FPX5910 Capstone MBA Capstone Experience 2.5 program points In this course, students integrate the knowledge and skills gained during the MBA program in an application-based business project. Students demonstrate their overall ability to identify and recommend evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities. For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program students and non-degree students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): All required and elective coursework. 2.5 program points

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