Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management Online

Gain a broad-based background in human resources with the understanding and skills to become a leader in business and administration.

Apply by: 4/22/24
Start Class: 5/20/24

Overview

Take a look at our online human resources management MBA

$13,080 Total Tuition
12 months Duration
30 Credit Hours

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.

The MBA in Human Resources Management gives you the essential tools required for leadership roles in HR, 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.

With the MBA in HR Management, you will be fully prepared for senior-level roles, such as:

  • Employee Relations Manager
  • VP of Human Resources
  • Senior HR Consultant
  • Compensation and Benefits Manager
  • HR Specialist
  • HR Manager
  • Employee Relations Manager
  • VP of Human Resources
  • Senior HR Consultant
  • Compensation and Benefits Manager
  • HR Specialist
  • HR Manager

Student learning outcomes:

  • Students will be able to apply comprehensive organizational human resource principles in situations and link these to business outcomes on the job
  • Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of human resource development, workforce planning, and compensation and benefits
  • Students will be able to demonstrate a well-developed understanding of employee and labor relations, legal compliance, and ethical issues
  • Students will be able to demonstrate well-developed organizational, leadership, and teamwork skills for the effective implementation of organizational policy; communicate to relevant audiences, including the composition of clear, consistent, and effective written forms of communication and the composition and presentation of effective oral business presentations
  • Students will be able to apply comprehensive organizational human resource principles in situations and link these to business outcomes on the job
  • Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of human resource development, workforce planning, and compensation and benefits
  • Students will be able to demonstrate a well-developed understanding of employee and labor relations, legal compliance, and ethical issues
  • Students will be able to demonstrate well-developed organizational, leadership, and teamwork skills for the effective implementation of organizational policy; communicate to relevant audiences, including the composition of clear, consistent, and effective written forms of communication and the composition and presentation of effective oral business presentations

With the MBA in HR Management, you will be fully prepared for senior-level roles, such as:

  • Employee Relations Manager
  • VP of Human Resources
  • Senior HR Consultant
  • Compensation and Benefits Manager
  • HR Specialist
  • HR Manager
  • Employee Relations Manager
  • VP of Human Resources
  • Senior HR Consultant
  • Compensation and Benefits Manager
  • HR Specialist
  • HR Manager

Accreditation

IACBE Accredited

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

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Fitchburg State offers a variety of specialized MBA options. Check out all of our MBA online programs.

$13,080 Total Tuition
As few as 12 months Duration
30 Credit Hours

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Tuition

Pay for your online program by the course

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.

Tuition breakdown:

$13,080 Total Tuition
$436 Per credit hour

Tuition breakdown:

$13,080 Total Tuition
$436 Per credit hour

Calendar

Know our application deadlines and class schedules

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

Now enrolling:

4/22/24 Apply Date
5/20/24 Class Starts
SessionProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineIntent to Enroll DeadlineRegistration DeadlinePayment Deadline
Spring B3/18/242/19/242/27/243/4/243/11/243/12/24
Summer A5/20/244/22/244/30/245/6/245/13/245/14/24
Summer B7/10/246/10/246/18/246/24/247/1/247/2/24
Fall A9/5/248/6/248/16/248/26/248/27/24
Fall B10/29/249/30/2410/11/2410/21/2410/22/24

Now enrolling:

4/22/24 Apply Date
5/20/24 Class Starts

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Admissions

See the qualifications for our online human resources management MBA program

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.

Admissions Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • GPA not less than 2.8 on undergrad coursework
  • Resume detailing professional experience

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:

  1. Complete the course requirements for each concentration (completed courses can only be counted once toward one concentration)
  2. 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:

  • An English Proficiency test is required for natives of non-English speaking countries (see testing options below)
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended*
  • International Credit Evaluation for degrees and coursework taken outside of the United States
  • 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 admission decision. We accept evaluations and the respective type of evaluation from one of the following credentialing agencies:

English Language Proficiency - Applicants can demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official test scores from one of the following approved exams:

  • TOEFL - minimum score requires TOEFL iBT 79, paper based-TOEFL 550
  • IEFLTS - minimum score required 6.5 overall band score
  • Duolingo English Test - minimum score required 105
  • PTE Academic Test - minimum score required 58

U.S. citizens with foreign education (from a non-English speaking country) will need to follow the international admission requirements (English proficiency testing excluded). Students in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa are not eligible for the program. I-20s are not issued for online programs.

TOEFL Code: 3518

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

Courses

Advance your knowledge in these online human resources management 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.

Students must take the following courses, plus one 3 Credit elective from any of the available MBA Concentrations

Note: Students cannot re–use a course that was already taken to satisfy elective requirements

Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course relates the knowledge of human behavior to the problems of organizational life. It examines individual behavior, as well as group and social behavior, in organizations. The course encourages discussion of the methods of changing behavior through organizational behavior and development.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides insight into the problem of identifying an organization’s informational requirements to facilitate the decision-making process. Topics presented include an analysis or information systems, communication theory, information flow, methods and procedures for gathering, disseminating and controlling information.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course embarks on a detailed study of concepts and procedural alternatives in the delineation of the market target. In addition, the course covers the development and implementation of the marketing mix and the control and analysis of the total marketing effort.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines principles of decision analysis in management of current assets, estimation of requirements for short-term funds, and valuation of capital budgeting and merger proposals.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a study of financial reporting systems. Emphasis is given to the interpretation and uses of information contained in financial reports.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a study of administrative processes dealing with the formulation of policy. Topics covered include strategy formulation, the role of the general manager, and the design of strategic planning systems. Attention is focused on problem identification, problem solving and decision-making. Extensive examination is made of cases involving a variety of institutions in both the public and private sectors. Prerequisite: 24 credit hours in the program (requires 18 credits of core courses completed and a total of 24 program credits completed before students begin the course)
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The role of Human Resource Management as a strategic business partner and contributor to the vision of the organization demands the acumen to apply workforce analytics to make Informed decisions and optimize human capital Investments. To accomplish this, leaders need to determine the strategic questions to be answered, what to capture, how to model the data, and how to use the data to predict optimal return on investment.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides knowledge of the human resource from the manager’s perspective. The student develops an understanding of the role of personnel specialists. Topics covered include job analysis, employee selection, training, appraisal, promotion and discipline within the context of recent legal developments.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide human resources professionals and other managerial professionals with an understanding of labor and employment law, the sources of this law, and how the laws may apply in an employment setting.

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