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The MBA Human Resource Management program offered at University of Phoenix Online is specially designed to meet the needs of a large but unique population - the working adult manager or supervisor who needs a graduate education to advance their career. Because the tools of the human resources management science are applicable to the problems of both the public and private sectors, students whose career aspirations involve not-for-profit enterprise are also encouraged to seek admission to this MBA program. The MBA / Human Resource Management program requires a practical background in business, and the successful MBA candidate will have a least three years of applicable experience

Students in the Human Resource Management Concentration will build upon the managerial skills developed in the MBA required course of study by developing an understanding of Human Resource Management concepts and applications. They will be sensitive to legal, ethical, and social values in the conduct of Human Resource Management practice. At the completion of the concentration, students will have knowledge of a substantial portion of the topics required for certification by the Society of Human Resource Professionals.

The Human Resource Management Concentration is designed for students who want to enhance their human resource management skills, enter the human resource profession, or complete additional coursework required for the SPHR exam.