Online MBA in HR Management - Fitchburg State University

Overview

The curriculum in our Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management online program focuses on participatory learning through online class discussions and collaborative learning groups. Courses are designed and taught by the same degreed Fitchburg State faculty who teach on campus.

$12,510 Total Tuition

As few as 12 months Program Duration

30 Credit Hours

The MBA in HR Management online gives you the essential tools required for management roles in human resources, recruitment, risk management, employee training and development, and more.

Human resources managers will be in high demand through 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are projected to increase by 9% for roles that include a median annual salary of more than $110,000.

MBA programs at Fitchburg State are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)

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Tuition and Fees

Our MBA in Human Resources Management online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.

$417 Per Credit Hour

$12,510 Total Tuition

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Program	Per Credit Hour	Per Course	Per Program
MBA in Human Resources Management	$417	$1,251	$12,510

Application fee: $50
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If you are applying for financial aid, please use School Code 002184. For further information, please contact Financial Aid at (978) 665-3302 or finaid@fitchburgstate.edu.

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Calendar

Fitchburg State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.

12/18/20 Apply by

01/19/21 Start classes

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Session	Program Start Date	Application Deadline	Document Deadline	Intent to Enroll Deadline	Registration Deadline	Payment Deadline	Drop For Non Pay	Last class day
Spring A 2021	01/19/21	12/18/20	12/28/20	01/04/21	01/11/21	01/12/21	01/13/21	03/07/21
Spring B 2021	03/15/21	02/12/21	02/22/21	03/01/21	03/08/21	03/09/21	03/10/21	05/02/21
Summer B 2021	05/17/21	04/20/21	04/30/21	05/10/21	05/17/21	05/18/21	05/19/21	07/05/21
Fall A 2021	09/02/21	07/30/21	08/09/21	08/16/21	08/23/21	08/24/21	08/25/21	10/20/21
Spring B 2021	10/28/21	09/20/21	10/01/21	10/08/21	10/18/21	10/19/21	10/20/21	12/16/21

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Admissions

At Fitchburg State, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the MBA in Human Resources Management online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

GPA not less than 2.8 on undergrad coursework

Resume detailing professional experience

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You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission.

Submit graduate application and $50 application fee
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with official transcripts
Overall undergraduate GPA of not less than 2.8
Official transcripts of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)*
Professional resume
Students with undergraduate GPAs of less than 2.8 may also be considered for admission based on their professional work experience and a letter of recommendation
No GMAT is required

Dual Concentration Options
Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are currently enrolled in the MBA program may request to enroll in one additional concentration after their first semester. Students who have been approved for a dual concentration must:

Complete the course requirements for each concentration (completed courses can only be counted once toward one concentration)
Meet the requirements for the catalog year in which their dual concentration is approved.

All concentrations are eligible for the dual concentration option; additional course charges will apply.
Dual Concentration Request Form

To submit official documents by mail, send them to:

Fitchburg State University
Admissions Office
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

International Students:

TOEFL or IELTS scores required for natives of non-English speaking countries
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended*
General Foreign Credit Evaluation
GPA of not less than 2.5
Application fee ($50)
Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose (300 word minimum)

*All foreign transcripts must be formally evaluated before we are able to make an admissions decision. Graduate applicants are required to submit a "general" evaluation. Following are suggested organizations which provide foreign credential evaluation services:

You are encouraged to contact the Fitchburg State International Admissions department if additional information is needed at 978-665-4399 or intladmissions@fitchburgstate.edu.

U.S. citizens with foreign education (from a non-English speaking country) will need to follow the international admission requirements (TOEFL excluded). Students with the following visa are not eligible for the program:

I-20
F1

TOEFL Code: 3518

IELTS Code: No code; please select Fitchburg State as a recipient.

Ranked the #1 affordable school for the online MBA in Human Resources Management program by Best Value Schools, 2017

Courses

For the MBA in Human Resources Management online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses covering 30 credit hours, including 18 hours of advanced core requirements, 9 hours of required healthcare management concentration courses, and a 3-hour elective course.

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