Strategic Human Resource Management - Program Overview

The goal of the career specialization in Strategic Human Resource Management is to develop managers and professionals who can contribute to an organization’s success by helping it align its people management and employee relations strategies with the goals and strategy of the organization.

The program provides students with the breadth to work as human resources generalists and consultants as well as the in-depth expertise needed for more specialized roles in human resources.

Our program begins with the MBA core course curriculum, which provides a broad grounding in the fundamental areas of business. We then build on this general foundation by adding specialized knowledge and competencies in the strategic management of human capital, including strategic human resources, compensation, staffing, employee and labor relations, managerial consulting and negotiation. Emphasis is placed on strategic thinking, including the importance of quantifying the impact of HR decisions on business performance.

The organizations that interact with faculty and students and that recruit our graduates are leaders in their industries. These organizations provide outstanding opportunities for students in terms of internships, employment, classroom interaction and project experiences.