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Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management
Degree Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become leaders in business and in administration. It seeks to develop decision makers with strong analytical skills who are socially responsible, sensitive to cultural diversity and aware of the broadening world market. The Online MBA program currently offers the Management and Human Resources Management tracks as fully online programs.
Requirements
The MBA program is comprised of three course clusters, including 24 credits of a foundation level core and 30 credits from an advanced core and specialized tracks.
To complete the degree students must fulfill the following:
Eight courses (24 credits) at the foundation level
The foundation courses provide essential background knowledge regarding accounting, economics, management, marketing, finance, quantitative analysis, business law and data processing. It is assumed that most students entering the program with an undergraduate degree in business administration will be able to waive these foundation courses. Life experience credit may be used for waiver of some of the foundation courses based on evaluation and recommendation of a faculty committee.
Six courses (18 credits) in advanced core
In the advanced core students acquire advanced skills and knowledge regarding current business and management practice and methodology.
Three specialized tracks
The specialized tracks are in the fields of accounting, human resources management and management. Each track includes three specialized courses and one free elective.
Curriculum
Foundation Core Courses-Undergraduate |
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| (Applies to all tracks – waived with undergraduate degree in business) | |
| BSAD 1700 Introduction to Computer Information Systems for Business (or equivalent) | 3 S.H. |
| BSAD 3200 Principles of Management | 3 S.H. |
| BSAD 3300 Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 S.H. |
| BSAD 3400 Basic Finance | 3 S.H. |
| BSAD 3500 Business Law I | 3 S.H. |
| ECON 1200 Principles of Economics: Microeconomics | 3 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 18 S.H. |
Foundation Core Courses-Graduate |
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| MGMT 7001 Quantitative Methods for Business | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 7002 *Accounting for Graduate Students | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 7003 *Foundations of Finance/Economics | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 7004 *Foundations of Marketing/Management | 3 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 12 S.H. |
| *Other courses may replace these courses, see Catalog | |
Advanced Core Requirements (applies to all tracks) |
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| MGMT 9040 Organizational Behavior & Development | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 9060 Management Information Systems | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 9160 Marketing Management | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 9170 Corporate Finance | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 9180 Accounting Practices for Managers or MGMT 9030 Accounting Theory (for Accounting Track students only) | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 9500 Strategic Management | 3 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 18 S.H. |
Track Electives
The specialization in human resources management includes a free elective. To satisfy the requirement, the student chooses a course from any of the MBA course offerings or, with permission of the Graduate Program Chair, a course from another graduate discipline. Selected topics courses may be counted as directed electives only with prior approval of the graduate program chair.
Human Resources Management Track |
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| Foundation Core Courses (waived with an undergraduate degree in Business) | 24 S.H. |
| Advanced Core Courses | 18 S.H. |
| Required Human Resources Management Courses | |
| MGMT 9050 The Human Resources Function and the Manager | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 9070 Legal Issues in Human Resources Management | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 9450 Selected Topics in Management (approved by chair for HR relevance) | 3 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 9 S.H. |
| Approved Elective | 3 S.H. |
Total for Degree |
30 S.H. |
Career Opportunities
The market for HR managers remains steady. HR managers are needed to troubleshoot problems and solve human relations issues.
Affirmative Action Officer, EEOC Officer, Payroll Director, HR Manager
“ Although I recently graduated with a bachelor's degree, I was unable to find employment. I approached Joseph E. McAloon and, after discussing the benefits of the MBA program with him, decided to enroll. The program has changed my life. It gave me the chance to meet new people and network, allowed me to learn in a professional environment, and will provide me with new career opportunities. ”–Gregory Fisher, 2011
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online or request a print application
WHAT NEXT?
Contact Admissions Office: (978)665-3144, admissions@fitchburgstate.edu
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