Business Administration, MBA: Human Resources Management Specialization
- Duration 2 years
- Cost per Credit $965
- Credit Hours 39
Program Benefits
- 100% Online
- SHRM aligned curriculum
- Create and implement strategic staffing plans to meet organizational goals
- No GMAT/GRE required and no application fee
An MBA Aligned with the Society for Human Resources Management
Scranton’s Human Resources Management MBA integrates industry research and best practices to provide you with the advanced HR skills you need to elevate your organization.
Human Resources is about more than policies and benefits. It’s about driving your organization to meet operational goals through strategic staffing plans.
With The University of Scranton’s AACSB-accredited MBA specializing in Human Resources Management, you’ll gain the skills to recruit talent, manage the human element of business and develop a winning organization.
Our curriculum aligns with standards established by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), with an emphasis on development, strategy and communication. You’ll also gain a global perspective on business, and learn to apply the Triple Bottom Line theory — an emphasis on sustainable development as it relates to social, fiscal and environmental factors.
And with tuition rates much lower than similarly top-ranked competitors, we’re proud to provide you an exceptional value for your investment.
Career Outlook: Top Salaries for Vital HR Skills
Demand for human resources managers is above the national average at an expected 5% growth between 2022 and 2032. They currently earn a median salary of $136,350, with the top 10% earning more than $239,200 annually.1
Offering another career example, compensation and benefits managers earn a median $136,380, with the top 10% earning more than $229,970. Your MBA can position you to become one of these top earners.2
View Career OutlookCurriculum: HR Know-How From the Elite Kania School
Coursework includes Recruitment and Staffing, Workplace Learning and Performance, Employee and Labor Relations and Reward Strategies and Systems. 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 specialization is taken as part of the 39 total credits required for the MBA degree.
CurriculumProgram Outcomes: Become a Staffing Strategist
The Human Resources Management specialization of Scranton’s MBA curriculum will prepare you to:
- Create and implement strategic staffing plans to meet organizational goals.
- Work fluently with strategic staffing-related terminology and concepts, using the fundamental principles, theories, and practices associated with strategic staffing.
- Implement and evaluate workplace development plans to improve organizational learning.
- Effectively manage employee compensation and rewards programs.
- Analyze human resource policies and advice in addition to evaluating their legal effect on employees and organizations.
Admissions Requirements
To apply for Scranton’s Master of Business Administration program, you’ll need:
- Completed application
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
- Professional résumé
- Statement of intent
- Two letters of reference — at least 1 from a supervisor or other professional reference
- No GMAT/GRE required
This specialization is only offered as part of the online MBA. Find more details on the MBA Admissions Requirements page.
Admissions InfoTuition Details
The MBA program at The University of Scranton consists of 39 credits and costs $965 per credit hour.
We strive to provide you with an affordable, high-quality education. That’s why we’re ranked a Best Value School, Regional Universities North, by U.S. News & World Report for 2024.3
See TuitionFaculty: The Kania School’s Team of Specialized Experts
As a student of the Kania School of Management, you’ll have access to industry experts, each with a focused background that aligns with our specialized curriculum.
No matter what you’re passionate about in business, you’ll connect with a network of mentors who share your enthusiasm and can teach you exactly what you need to know.
Kania School FacultyFrequently Asked Questions
If you have a question we don’t cover here, request more information or call 570-941-4416.
Sources:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (April 17, 2024). Human Resources Managers. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved May 2, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (April 17, 2024). Compensation and Benefits Managers. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved May 2, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/compensation-and-benefits-managers.htm.
- U.S. News & World Report (2024). The University of Scranton Rankings. Retrieved May 2, 2024, from https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-scranton-3384/overall-rankings.