MPA Human Resource Management

FAST FACTS

Fast Facts Icon 1

2 Years

to complete your degree

Fast Facts Icon 2

8-week

course length*

Fast Facts Icon 3

15:1

student to faculty ratio

Fast Facts Icon 4

95.4%

career outcomes rate

Fast Facts Icon 5

100% Online

career-focused curriculum

Reach your professional goals with a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Johnson & Wales University!

This online MPA degree with a concentration in human resource management takes a multifaceted approach to management that includes leadership, personnel management, policy/program evaluation, diversity, and ethical governance. Students in this program will be poised to work in a variety of fields after graduation, including government agencies, health organizations, justice administration and law enforcement, and not-for-profit organizations.

Ready to take the next step? Start your application today. 

This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Business.

Apply Now

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Upon completion of this program, graduates are expected to:

  • Critically analyze and use knowledge of academic theory, legal issues and/or regulations to inform ethical practice and policy format within public and third sector organizations/agencies.
  • Manage and apply effective standards of public and third sector governance within organizational structures.
  • Assess and effectively manage sector-specific functions, programs and resources.
  • Advance professional communication, public outreach and responsiveness standards in a manner that promotes accountability, inclusion and other public service values.
  • Apply professional standards and practices for ethical conduct, legal requirements and regulatory guidelines in the administration of human resource policies and procedures.

WHY EARN YOUR MPA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FROM JWU?

  • Complete coursework and assignments at your own pace through our convenient online format
  • Learn from faculty with years of experience who can help inform your career
  • Participate in experiential learning assignments, designed to prepare you for advanced-level positions with public and private organizations

Course Highlights

During this program, students will take courses like:

  • Effective Leadership
  • Public Administration and Governance
  • Organizational Training and Development 
  • And more

View complete course information for the program.

*Graduates of this program will earn a Master of Public Administration degree. 

What Can You Do With This Degree?

Want to explore careers in this field? Through Lightcast’s Career Coach tool, you can browse careers by degree program and get research-backed information on various industries. You can also take an in-depth assessment to determine career suggestions based on your personal interests. For more information about Human Resource Management careers, click the Career Coach button below.

Discover Career Coach

2022 WSJ College Rankings Badge

Upcoming Start Dates

Oct

23

Graduate

Jan

8

Graduate

Mar

11

Graduate

Apply Now

Admissions