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Business Administration, MBA: Human Resources Management Specialization

Gain the Skills to Shape High-Performing Teams

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Domestic Application Deadlines

  • Spring 2026
    • December 15
    • February 15 (Online H2)
  • Fall 2026
    • July 15
    • September 15 (Online H2) 

International Application Deadlines

  • Spring 2026
    • November 1
  • Fall 2026
    • June 1
  • Duration 2 years
  • Cost per Credit $965
  • Credit Hours 39

Program Benefits

  • 100% online MBA HR program
  • SHRM-aligned curriculum
  • Create and implement strategic staffing plans to meet organizational goals
  • No GMAT/GRE required and no application fee

Benefit from an MBA Aligned with the Society for Human Resources Management

The University of Scranton’s online MBA in Human Resources Management offers a world-class, affordable, values-focused business education. This program is designed for busy professionals and delivered through an asynchronous format that fits your schedule.

Human Resources is about more than policies and benefits. It’s about helping organizations thrive through talent acquisition and retention, training and development programs and strategic human capital planning.

With our AACSB-accredited Master of Business Administration HR Management degree, you’ll gain advanced knowledge in areas like workforce learning and performance, performance appraisal systems and compensation and benefits strategy. Our curriculum is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and emphasizes the Triple Bottom Line theory, preparing you to lead responsibly with a global perspective. Tuition is competitively priced, offering exceptional value compared to similar top-ranked institutions. Check out our blog article to learn the value of SHRM program alignment.

Career Outlook: Top Salaries for Vital HR Skills

Demand for human resources managers is above the national average at an expected 6% growth between 2023 and 2033 – which is faster than the national average.1 They earned a median salary of $140,030 in 2024, with the top 10% earning more than $239,000 annually.1

This HR management program also prepares graduates to become compensation and benefits managers, which comes with a median annual salary of $140,360.2 The top 10% of earners bring in more than $239,000 per year.2 Scranton’s MBA for human resources can qualify you for these high salaries and more.

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Curriculum: HR Know-How from an AACSB Business School

Scranton’s human resources management courses cover key topics like employee and labor relations, recruitment and staff and workforce learning and performance. Curriculum is informed by strategic HR knowledge and these universal organizational skills:

  • Never stop learning
  • Communicate effectively
  • Practice values-based and ethical behavior
  • Think strategically and act accordingly
  • Mind your metrics

The Kania School of Management is among a small number of institutions accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. This HR management degree specialization is taken as part of the 39 total credits required for the general MBA degree.

Curriculum

Program Outcomes: Become a Staffing Strategist

This online MBA in human resources management will prepare you to:

  • Create and implement strategic human capital planning
  • Apply HR principles across labor law and employee compliance
  • Implement and evaluate workplace development plans to improve organizational learning
  • Effectively manage employee compensation and benefits strategy
  • Implement and oversee effective talent acquisition and retention programs

Admissions Requirements

To apply for this HR management program, you’ll need:

  • Completed application (no fee)
  • 3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Official transcripts required from degree-granting schools
  • One letter of recommendation from a professional reference
  • Resume and personal statement
  • No GMAT/GRE required
  •  This specialization is available exclusively online. You can select one of six flexible start dates each year.
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Tuition Details

Scranton offers competitive tuition for this HR management degree at $965 per credit hour. Financial aid, transfer credit (up to 9 credits), and employer tuition assistance can help make your degree even more attainable.

We strive to provide you with an affordable, high-quality education. That’s why U.S. News & World Report ranked us a Best Value School and one of the top Regional Universities North for 2025.3

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Faculty: The Kania School’s Team of Specialized Experts

Our HR management faculty are industry veterans with practical expertise in recruitment and staffing, employee and labor relations, HR analytics and decision-making tools and performance appraisal systems, ensuring your education is current, relevant and deeply connected to real-world practice.

Kania School Faculty

Why Learn at Scranton?

Scranton’s MBA HR management specialization is designed for busy professionals who want to advance their careers without putting them on hold. This fully online program reflects the same rigorous standards as our on-campus programs. You’ll benefit from small class sizes, dedicated mentorship and a robust alumni network that helps you build strong peer and professional relationships.

Online Student Experience

On-Campus Student Experience

Financial Aid

Financial aid options are available to help you pay for your human resources graduate program without financial stress. A personal financial aid counselor will assist you in identifying and taking full advantage of all available opportunities. 

Financial Aid Details

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question we don’t cover here, request more information or call 570-941-4416.

An MBA in HR management opens doors to roles such as HR director, compensation and benefits manager, talent acquisition leader or chief human resources officer. It prepares you for leadership in strategic HR functions across industries. Check out our blog article to explore more potential HR job titles.
Scranton’s online MBA in human resources management can be completed in as little as two years with a flexible online format.
Skills in recruitment, data-driven decision-making, employee relations, benefits strategy and leadership.
Mid-career professionals or aspiring HR leaders who want to expand their influence in organizational strategy and people management. Learn more about the skills that lend themselves well to this profession in our blog article, “Five Essential Traits of HR Leaders”
Yes, an MBA can provide the strategic, financial, and operational expertise necessary to move into leadership roles in human resources, especially for those coming from generalist or non-HR roles.

Sources:

1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Human Resources Managers,  https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm  (visited June 2025).

2Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers,  https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/advertising-promotions-and-marketing-managers.htm  (visited June 2025).

3U.S. News & World Report (2025). The University of Scranton Rankings,  https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-scranton-3384/overall-rankings  (visited June 2025)