Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management, Master of Business Administration

Upon completion of an MBA program through the Department of Management, you will have developed the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to market yourself in a wide array of careers. The concentration in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management further supports growth and development from two perspectives. First, individuals with established career paths will have the opportunity to gain the broad­er, more general perspectives necessary for promotion to top managerial positions. Second, as a profession­al, such as a talent acquisition manager, training and development specialist, equal employment opportunity compliance officer, or compensation and benefits manager, you will find your career specialization reinforced with this degree.

An MBA with a concentration in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management examines the business organization in terms of structure, process, and behavior. The concentration’s primary focus is on human resources and their value-added contribution to a firm’s competitive advantage. This concen­tration includes seminars that cover the practices and skills necessary for engaging human resources as business partners via primary human resources management functions, such as talent acquisition, individual development, succession forecasting and planning, total rewards design, and grievance management. Other seminars provide an in-depth study of organizational learning and development, change management, and leadership. An MBA in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management will better prepare you for a number of career possibilities ranging from functional specialist to business partner.