Human Resources Management Emphasis
The program of study leading to the MBA with an Emphasis in Human Resource Management is 36 credit hours and develops the student’s ability to evaluate the relationship between human resource management and organizational strategy. Students learn how to conduct effective interviews and evaluate bases of pay, including incentives and pay for performance systems. Ethical issues related to compensation and benefits are addressed and students learn to design and develop effective training programs.
Academic Learning Plan - MBA with Human Resources Mgmt Emphasis (doc)
In addition to foundational proficiencies, candidates are expected to have completed the equivalent of one of the following UWF courses:
MAN 3301 | Human Resources Management |
GEB 5816 | MBA Foundations: Principles of Human Resources Management |
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GEB 5878 | Business Process Integration | 1.5 semester hours |
GEB 5930 | Information Resources and Industry Analysis | 1.5 semester hours |
ACG 6309 | Accounting for Decision Making | 3.0 semester hours |
MAN 6156 | Management and Organizational Behavior | 3.0 semester hours |
QMB 6305 | Quantitative Methods for Business | 3.0 semester hours |
ISM 6137 | Business Analytics | 3.0 semester hours |
ECP 6705 | Advanced Managerial Economics | 3.0 semester hours |
FIN 6406 | Financial Management | 3.0 semester hours |
MAR 6815 | Marketing Management | 3.0 semester hours |
MAN 6721 | Strategic Management and Policy Formulation | 3.0 semester hours |
Students will take three of the four courses listed. Selection is based on advisor approval and course availability.
MAN 5331 | Compensation and Benefits | 3.0 Semester Hours |
MAN 5351 | Recruitment and Selection | 3.0 Semester Hours |
MAN 5347 | Performance Management | 3.0 Semester Hours |
MAN 6317 | Strategic Issues in Human Resources Management | 3.0 Semester Hours |
Total Hours: 36.0 Semester Hours

Accredited by AACSB International
We are accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Fewer than 4.7% of business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education.