MBA — Human Resource Management
START
Fall & Spring
CAMPUS
Providence
CREDITS
36-42
COST
$842 per credit*
Program Overview
Human resource managers with general business and financial knowledge are in high demand, especially in the areas of strategic planning, compensation and benefits. These senior HR executives develop, implement and administer increasingly sophisticated rewards and benefits policies — including salaries, bonuses, pensions, life insurance and medical insurance packages.
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Intelligent.com Ranks JWU in the Top 50 Online HR MBAs |
Take the fast track to becoming an HR executive through an MBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management. Our world-class MBA program is designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals.
Developed and updated in collaboration with leading companies, our professionally focused curriculum includes real-world projects and challenges so you can gain experience — what employers value the most.
Our faculty experts are leaders in the industry they teach. They know what it takes to achieve success in their respective fields and share their insight with you.
In our program, learn effective approaches for keeping an organization of any size competitive by strategizing and planning for a company’s personnel needs. You will then create effective policies and programs to attract and retain the best talent.
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*The estimated cost per credit rate is effective for the 2026–27 academic year and is subject to change annually. This estimate does not include the $25 per semester Student Activities Fee. The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated total amount it will cost a student to attend JWU each year. For more information, contact Student Financial Services.
Program Outcomes
Upon graduation, be prepared to:
- Recognize cultural differences in global and domestic business interactions and address them through advanced communication skills.
- Assess and evaluate business entities taking into account cross-functional environments as they affect ethical decision making in domestic and global organizations.
Program Structure
- Estimated completion time:
Full time: 1.5-2 years
Part time: 2-3 years - Hybrid study: Mix of online and in-person learning
- Total credits:
36 (undergraduate business students)
42 (non-business students)
Sample Courses
- Human Resource Management
- Labor and Employee Relations
- Strategic Recruiting, Retention and Succession
- Strategic Compensation and Benefits
- Organizational Training and Development
- Effective Leadership
- Business Policy and Strategy
For a full course listing, visit the JWU Providence Catalog:
Career Possibilities
- Training and Development Manager
- Chief Human Resource Officer
- Human Resource Specialist
- Human Resource Manager/Generalist
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Human Relations Manager
- Executive Coach
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
Top Skills of MBA in HR Management Alumni
- Application Tracking Systems
- Onboarding
- Customer Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Relations
- Talent Acquisition
Top Occupations of MBA in HR Management Alumni
- Compensation & Benefits Managers
- Human Resources Specialists
- General & Operations Managers
- Sales Managers
- Human Resources Managers
- Training & Development Specialists
Did You Know?
76% of MBA in HR Management alumni report that they are working in a field related to their program of study.
Faculty Contact
Tim Howes, MS
Associate Professor and Faculty Director
MBA Programs
401-598-1404
Email
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