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Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Human Resources Online
Transform yourself into an essential leader with the 100% online MBA with a Concentration in Human Resources program from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Master effective strategies and practical applications that align employees and executives with organizational goals.
Overview
Discover the versatility and value of the online MBA in Human Resources
Focused on real-life application of proven theories, the online MBA with a concentration in Human Resources at UW-Parkside prepares you with the acumen and confidence to address the critical, emerging issues and challenges that face human resources professionals today. Offering academic excellence at an outstanding value, this AACSB-accredited program is one of the most affordable MBA programs in the region.
Today's business environment is rapidly changing, globally competitive, and increasingly diverse and multicultural. Creating a cohesive workforce with the right mix of talent and experience is often a company's biggest challenge. In this top-tier MBA in Human Resources, you will learn how to partner strategically with all levels of managers and employees in both large and small organizations to solve corporate problems and achieve business goals.
Learn how to identify and attract candidates with strong potential, then assist them with their professional development, using effective training programs and strategic performance evaluation processes. Through in-depth, specialized courses, you will develop a thorough understanding of the full scope of human resources, including strategic performance, training, benefits, and compliance.
This high-quality master's in human resource combines a broad-based business curriculum with concentration courses, empowering you to understand the needs of all core business functions and communicate effectively with the full scope of employees from C-suite executives to front-line workers. With a strong emphasis on real-world relevancy and collaboration, courses are taught by supportive faculty who are both academics and business practitioners. Many are SHRM-certified and partner with local SHRM chapters to ensure course work remains current and reflects emerging trends in the field. Online courses are available 24/7, and a low student/teacher ratio promotes personalized learning and responsive attention from professors.
This versatile MBA online program prepares you for a wide range of human resources roles in both the public and private sectors, and you can tailor your degree to your personal interests by choosing from several electives. Seven-week courses enable you to study on your schedule, progress through the program quickly, and immediately apply new knowledge to your current position. Pay-by-the-course tuition makes it easy to budget both your time and your money. With 100% online course work, the UW-Parkside MBA in Human Resources offers working professionals a flexible, affordable way to advance in their careers.
Accreditation:
The Department of Business programs in the College of Business, Economics, and Computing at UW-Parkside are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
In this online MBA program, you will learn:
- An analytical approach to developing solutions for challenging business issues
- The impact of both domestic and global environments on a firm's operations
- Advanced leadership skills and strategy formulation
- Awareness of the issues of working within a competitive global marketplace, and development of corresponding strategies
- An analytical approach to developing solutions for challenging business issues
- The impact of both domestic and global environments on a firm's operations
- Advanced leadership skills and strategy formulation
- Awareness of the issues of working within a competitive global marketplace, and development of corresponding strategies
As a graduate, you will be prepared for HR career opportunities, including:
- Human Resources Manager/Director/Consultant
- Recruitment and Staffing Manager
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Training and Development Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
- Human Resources Manager/Director/Consultant
- Recruitment and Staffing Manager
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Training and Development Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
Also Available:
University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers a variety of specialized MBA programs. Learn about our other MBA online degree programs.
Accreditation:
The Department of Business programs in the College of Business, Economics, and Computing at UW-Parkside are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Tuition
Benefit from a high-quality, low-cost MBA
Tuition for the MBA with a Concentration in Human Resources online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
| Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| $707.80 | $1,415.60 | $21,234 |
Financial Aid
If you are applying for financial aid, please use School Code 005015. For further information, please contact our financial aid office at 262-595-2574 or [email protected].
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Calendar
Choose the next start date and finish sooner
The human resources master’s program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that best suits your goals.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 2/3/25 | 1/20/25 | 1/24/25 | 1/28/25 | 2/2/25 | 3/21/25 | 7 weeks |
| Spring II | 3/31/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/21/25 | 3/25/25 | 3/30/25 | 5/16/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer I | 5/19/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/13/25 | 5/18/25 | 7/4/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer II | 7/7/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/1/25 | 7/6/25 | 8/22/25 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
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For unconditional admission into the MBA in Human Resources online program, you must hold a bachelor's degree and provide transcripts from all institutions previously attended as well as meet the requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- No GMAT required
MBA online admission requirements (based on undergraduate GPA)
- 2.75 and above. Applicants must have transcripts sent directly to UW-Parkside from all previous institutions attended. No GMAT will be required.
- 2.5 to 2.749–In addition to transcripts, applicants must submit a resume verifying a minimum of three years of managerial- and/or professional-level experience. Without the required work experience, applicants are required to submit two recommendations. No GMAT will be required.
- 2.33 to 2.49–In addition to transcripts, applicants must submit a resume verifying a minimum of three years of managerial- and/or professional-level experience, and two recommendations. No GMAT will be required.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, regardless if they appear on the degree awarding transcript or not, should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UW-Parkside at this address:
Admissions OfficeUniversity of Wisconsin-Parkside
900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI 53144
Official transcripts sent directly from issuing institution(s) are also accepted electronically by selecting UW-Parkside as the receiving institution and/or providing [email protected] as the email address.
A non-refundable application fee of $56.
Applicants are also strongly encouraged to email a copy of their current resume at the time of application to [email protected].
Have a question? Call us at 844-492-2160.
Courses
Explore the topics you'll study in the MBA HR online courses
The MBA in Human Resources online curriculum is comprised of 30 credit hours, including 24 credit hours of MBA core courses and six credit hours of electives. Applicants may be granted a waiver of one or both of the required foundation courses (MBA 502: Finance & Accounting and MBA 512: Statistics & Economics) based on a review of the applicant's official transcripts.