Webster University - Little Rock Metro

Master of Arts in Human Resources Management

The goal of the human resources management major is to prepare human resource professionals to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today's workforce. The program content is designed to provide a comprehensive coverage of the major human resource responsibilities, addressing strategic and operational aspects. The courses involve both practical and theoretical considerations in the professional development of men and women in the field of human resources in such settings as business, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations and institutions.

The 36 credit hours required for the master of arts (M.A.) or the 48 credit hours required for the master of business administration (M.B.A.) must include the following courses for a major in human resources management:

Master of Arts in Human Resources Management
Course	Course Name	Required/Prerequisites
HRMG 5000	Managing Human Resources	Requisite
BUSN 5200	Basic Finance for Managers	Required
MNGT 5590	Organizational Behavior	Required
HRDV 5610	Training and Development	Required
HRMG 5700	Employment Law	Required
HRMG 5800	Staffing	Required
HRMG 5920	Compensation	Required
HRMG 5930	Labor Management Relations	Required
HRMG 6000	Integrated Studies in Human Resource Management	Required

In addition, the student chooses elective courses offered in this major and/or from the program curricula of other majors.

If the requisite course is waived, the student must choose an elective course from this major or from the program curriculum of another major. Students pursuing dual majors who have the requisite course(s) waived will complete only the remaining required courses for the dual majors.

The required courses and electives listed in this core may be taken as Directed Studies, subject to the conditions stated in the Directed Studies section listed under Academic Policies and Procedure.

Details on the Master of Arts in Human Resource Management may be found here.