Master of Business Administration: Human Resource Management
Master of Business Administration: Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management Concentration in Rowan's MBA
Why an MBA Concentration in Human Resource Management?
Workforce decisions influence organizational capability, execution, culture, and the ability to attract, develop, and retain talent. The Human Resource Management Concentration approaches human capital as a strategic business responsibility, connecting workforce analytics with decisions about talent systems, organizational needs, and long-term capability.
Concentration Details
Requirement: 9 credits; complete all three required Human Resource Management courses.
The fixed course sequence combines strategic human resource management, people analytics, and talent leadership, connecting workforce strategy, evidence, and talent decisions to broader questions of organizational capability and execution.
*STEM-designated course. For degree-level requirements, see the STEM MBA.
Course Details
Required Courses
HRM 06605 - Strategic Human Resource Management
Strategic Human Resource Management consists of planned organizational activities designed to increase organizational effectiveness and equity. This course outlines the transformation of HRM from a clerical function to an important strategic partner of top management. It focuses on the ability of HRM to provide a source of competitive advantage to forward-thinking organizations.
HRM 06677 – People Analytics (STEM*)
People analytics is the use of data-driven techniques for managing people. People analytics leads to better decisions and superior organizational performance. In this course, students will learn how to use people analytic tools to solve workplace challenges. This course includes a project-based learning component.
HRM 06699 - Talent Leadership
Organizations face many challenges when it comes to managing and developing talent. In large organizations, pipelines are nurtured and developed. In emerging systems, talent acquisition is nimbler and more nuanced. A successful HR professional must understand the different methods to manage talent based on the organization and how to create a integrated, systematic approach to attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining critical talent.
Human Resource Management Certificate Option
The Human Resource Management Certificate of Graduate Study provides focused study in strategic HR, people analytics, and talent leadership. For students who complete the COGS before entering the MBA, the same coursework can satisfy the Human Resource Management Concentration.
