JWU Main Site| jwuLink| Apply Now| Search
1.855.598.1881 REQUEST INFO Hide Nav

Master of Business Administration

Human Resource Management

FIND YOUR PROGRAM
Step 1Step 1 of 2
*Required Field Step 1 of 2
Step 2

By clicking Get Started below, I consent to receive recurring marketing/promotional e-mails, phone calls, and SMS/text messages from Johnson & Wales University (JWU) about any educational/programmatic purpose (which relates to my inquiry of JWU) at the e-mail/phone numbers (landline/mobile) provided, including calls or texts made using an automatic telephone dialing system and/or artificial/prerecorded voice messages. My consent applies regardless of my inclusion on any state, federal, or other do-not-call lists. Consent is not a condition for receipt of any good or service. Carrier charges may apply. Terms and conditions apply.

« Previous Step 2 of 2
Request info

SCROLL TO:

SCROLL TO:

Upcoming Start Dates

August 25

October 20

Apply Now
JWU Online > Academics > Master’s > MBA Human Resource Management

PROGRAM DETAILS

Detail Icon 12 Years

to complete your degree

Detail Icon 2Online

career-focused curriculum

Detail Icon 37 or 15

week course length

Detail Icon 419:1

student to faculty ratio

Program Overview

Want to advance your human resources career? Dive deeper into the realm of recruitment and retention, organizational behavior and other aspects of human resources management with a specialized online MBA from Johnson & Wales University. Curriculum for our MBA in Human Resource Management online program was developed and updated in collaboration with students, faculty and industry leaders. It offers the strategic insights, creative-thinking skills, innovative techniques and advanced business credentials you need to pursue leadership opportunities in today’s dynamic HR landscape.

Image

This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s College of Business.

What You'll Learn

  • How to gather, interpret, and analyze research for operational and strategic decision-making.
  • Effectively communicate with an awareness of cultural differences—globally and domestically.
  • Analyze issues, propose solutions, and evaluate the impact of executive-level decisions.
  • Evaluate businesses taking into account cross-functional environments as they affect ethical decision-making in domestic and global organizations.
  • Apply professional standards and practices for ethical conduct, legal requirements and regulatory guidelines for administering HR policies and procedures.

Ready to pursue a career in human resources with a Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management from Johnson & Wales University? Take the next step. Start your application today.

Tuition & Fees

At Johnson & Wales University, we believe a high-quality education should help you reach for your career goals, so we are constantly working to provide competitively-priced college tuition.

Scholarship Available for Eligible Students

Resources for Paying for College

Scholarship Opportunities Icon

Scholarship Opportunities

Learn more about how you may qualify for a scholarship, including our 20% Graduate Success Scholarship.

View Scholarships
Financial Aid Options Icon

Financial Aid Options

Applying for financial aid doesn’t have to be a chore. We can help. Explore all your financial aid options today.

View Financial Aid

Online MBA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Sample Courses

Core courses for your online MBA HR program will help you develop effective business administration skills for every HR responsibility — from recruiting strategies to labor and employee relations. Take a look at some options of courses you could take.

Human Resources Courses

 

Course Title
Human Resource Management
Labor and Employee Relations
Strategic Recruiting, Retention and Succession
Strategic Compensation and Benefits
Organizational Training and Development

MBA Core Courses

 

Course Title
Operations Management
Effective Leadership
Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Law
Evidence-Based Research in Management

Business Foundations Courses

 

Course Title
Business Fundamentals
Quantitative Methods in Business

NOTE: With regards to Business Foundation courses, upon receipt of your transcripts, your prior coursework will be evaluated to determine the ability to waive out of these two courses. If you need to complete one or both of the foundation courses, you may take these courses as part of your program or test out of these courses via exam. Your dedicated admissions associate will discuss with you the option that will work best for you.

In addition, please note that some courses may be 15 weeks long. For the most up-to-date and complete course listing information, as well as full course descriptions, visit our catalog.

Admissions Requirements

If you’re serious about advancing your HR career to leadership levels, then you’re ready for a career-building online MBA – Human Resource Management degree from Johnson & Wales Online. We start with a dedicated online admissions associate who will work with you one-on-one to guide you through the process and answer all your questions, from tuition costs to career services. We cap it off with a free application for your online master’s program and no GRE or GMAT requirements.

If you already hold an undergraduate degree and you’re ready for more, click the button below to get started today!

Admissions

Why Johnson & Wales University?

Prepped for the Professional World

We work with industry-leading employers to ensure career-relevant curriculum is at the core of every educational experience we offer. And we pack each program with skill-building opportunities and experience-based learning to help you be career-ready upon graduation.

Personalized Support

We are committed to your success – both academically and professionally. From dedicated academic advisors to career services to tutoring help, we offer one-on-one support throughout your educational journey with us.

Learning on Your Schedule

We help working professionals like you overcome obstacles to learning. That means providing the flexibility of online degree programs as well as a range of student services to provide the tools and support you need to succeed in class and throughout your career.

Backed by Student Approval

Based on a 2024 EdSights survey of JWU Online students, three out of four students would recommend JWU Online to a friend. Most notably, JWU Online achieved a Student Voice Score (SVS) of 65, far surpassing the national private 4-year institution average score of 3. To learn more about our SVS, which measures our students' overall satisfaction with JWU Online, visit out EdSights Student Voice Score page.

A young man with one leg crossed working on a laptop with the following text overlapped: 3 out of 4 online students would recommend JWU Online to a friend, according to a 2024 JWU Online student survey conducted by EdSights

“After I enrolled, things just sort of clicked; I can relate what I am doing on the job back to what I’m learning in school. I recommend investing in an education at JWU Online because the school cares about their students’ success — and everyone at JWU cares about you!”

- Rasheeda Brooks Johnson, ’24 Read the Full Story

News, Trends, and Stories in Human Resource Management