Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management Online
Contribute to an organization's success by helping manage its most valuable resource: its people.
Program Overview
What our Online MBA HR Management program offers you
The online Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management program from the University of Illinois Chicago gives you the understanding and tools to facilitate communication and expectations between employees and employers. You will prepare to become an influential voice supporting employee management and growth by exploring best practices related to compensation and benefits packages, employee engagement, recruitment, and employment law.
This AACSB-accredited online MBA with a concentration in HR Management reflects many of the core topics recommended by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Courses focused on this cutting-edge curriculum can help prepare you to qualify for designation as a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®). You will also deepen your knowledge of foundational business practices in organizational behavior, marketing, accounting and more.
Graduates of the MBA – HR Management online program will:
- Contribute to the success of an organization through the management of its employees
- Demonstrate a foundation in finance and accounting to measure and deliver results
- Contribute to the success of an organization through the management of its employees
- Demonstrate a foundation in finance and accounting to measure and deliver results
Career Opportunities in HRM:
- Human Resource Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
- Compensation or Benefit Analyst/Manager
- Training and Development Manager
- Labor Relations Manager
- Human Resource Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
- Compensation or Benefit Analyst/Manager
- Training and Development Manager
- Labor Relations Manager
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UIC offers a variety of specialized MBAs. Check out all of our online MBA concentrations.
Accreditation
The UIC Business Liautaud Graduate School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Tuition
Learn more about the affordable UIC Online MBA – HR Management
The high-quality Online MBA – HR Management is competitively priced and offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition.
Tuition:
*Library and Technology Fees are an additional $19 per credit hour. Note: The Online MBA is a Full Cost Recovery Program and is not eligible for tuition waivers by University of Illinois employees.
Note: The Online MBA is a Full Cost Recovery Program and is not eligible for tuition waivers by University of Illinois employees.
Tuition:
Calendar
Important program dates and deadlines to know
The UIC online MBA is delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
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| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall A | 8/21/23 | 7/31/23 | 8/4/23 | 8/16/23 | 9/28/23 | 10/13/23 |
| Fall B | 10/16/23 | 9/19/23 | 9/24/23 | 10/11/23 | 11/28/23 | 12/8/23 |
| Spring A | 1/8/24 | 12/9/23 | 12/14/23 | 1/3/24 | 2/28/24 | 3/1/24 |
| Spring B | 3/4/24 | 2/9/24 | 2/16/24 | 2/28/24 | 4/28/24 | 5/3/24 |
| Summer Session 1 | 5/13/24 | 4/22/24 | 4/25/24 | 5/8/24 | 6/28/24 | 7/5/24 |
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Admissions
Learn the qualifications for our Online MBA – HR Management program
We've streamlined the admission process for the UIC online MBA to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the MBA – HR Management Online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- 3.0 GPA*
Applicants to the Online MBA will need to meet the following admissions requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university, or equivalent for graduates of universities outside of the U.S.
- Official transcripts of previous university coursework
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or better
- *Applicants below a 3.0/4.0 will still be considered for admission. Any decisions are contingent upon qualifications that may include GMAT/GRE scores and/or additional work experience.
- For applicants who want to waive the GMAT/GRE, a waiver request must be submitted, preferably before submitting your application. Each waiver request is granted on a case-by-case basis. For those not granted a GMAT/GRE waiver, either the GMAT or GRE exam must be taken for the application to be reviewed. UIC Business does not have a preference for the GMAT or GRE.
- Applicants with two years or more of significant, full-time post-bachelor’s work experience and/or a master’s/terminal degree as evaluated by the UIC Business admissions review committee are strong candidates for the GMAT/GRE waiver
- Two years or more of post-graduate, professional work experience by the start of the program is required for admission. If you have concerns about meeting the work experience requirement, please contact an enrollment specialist to see if you qualify
- Two years or more of military service can also qualify for the work experience requirement
- Complete an application online and pay a $70 nonrefundable application fee
- Professional resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of Purpose, addressing the following:
- What strengths and attributes will you bring to the program? (250 word maximum)
- What professional experiences have led you to determine that business school is the right next step, and what are your career aspirations after business school? (250 word maximum)
- Optional question: Is there anything not addressed elsewhere in the application that you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you to evaluate your candidacy? (250 word maximum)
- International applicants or domestic applicants whose university/college studies were done outside the United States may be required to submit proof of English proficiency
For the purposes of application review, applicants must upload requested materials only through the application checklist. Sealed, official paper credentials will be requested only from applicants who have been offered admission and intend to enroll.
Paper credentials received for applications without a final decision may not be processed.Courses
Read more about our Online MBA – HR Management classes
For the MBA – HR Management Online program, you must complete 11 courses totaling 42 credit hours, including 26 credit hours of core courses and 16 credit hours of electives.
Students must take each of the following three Human Resource Management Concentration courses
*Library and Technology Fees are an additional $19 per credit hour. Note: The Online MBA is a Full Cost Recovery Program and is not eligible for tuition waivers by University of Illinois employees.
