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Business Administration, Masters - Concentration in Human Resources

*Note: the curriculum for MBA - Human Resources will go into effect with students commencing study on or after Term 2, 2021. 

The mission of the Master of Business Administration program is to provide graduate learners with the skills needed to be successful managers and leaders in a competitive global business environment. The core business functions of economics, finance, sustainability, business ethics, global operations, marketing, human resources, project management, organizational behavior, management information systems, and corporate strategy are taught with a focus on problem-solving and practical application in the workplace. The curriculum balances the technical, data-driven, quantitative skills to make objective decisions with interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work effectively with people at all levels from all cultures. Most importantly, these topic areas are integrated throughout the curriculum. The concepts and theories learned in the program are applied to the capstone that combines academic and professional development.

At the end of the program, students are able to:

  • Integrate contemporary business theories, concepts and techniques into an organization
  • Analyze problems through critical, creative, systematic and ethical thinking to make value-based business decisions
  • Assess types of complexities, risks, and competitive advantages as it relates to the business environment

This program typically takes 28 months to complete for part-time enrollment and 14 months to complete for students enrolled full-time.

Required courses for MBA (8 core + 4 concentration) = 12 courses or 54 credit hours

Core Requirements (8 courses or 36 credits)

EBM 502Research Methods

4.5
EBM 503Global Leadership & Organizational Behav

4.5
EBM 554Global Economies & Markets

4.5
EBM 556Public Policy and Law

4.5
EBM 587Strategic Business Marketing

4.5
EBM 595Competitive Strategy & Innovation

4.5
EBM 620Financial Decision Making

4.5
EBM 690Business Capstone

4.5

Human Resources Concentration Requirements (4 courses or 18 credits)

EBM 520Human Resource Management

4.5
EBM 521Compensation & Benefit Management

4.5
EBM 522Industrial Relations & Labour Laws

4.5
EBM 523Performance Management

4.5
*Note: the curriculum for MBA - Human Resources will go into effect with students commencing study on or after Term 2, 2021.