Make an Impact on Company Culture with an MBA in Human Resources
When job hunting, individuals look for organizations that care for their employees, have an enjoyable work culture, and produce meaningful results. Human resources (HR) enables individuals to reach their highest potential and feel as though someone is supporting them in their professional journey. Help businesses thrive and further your career by earning Liberty University’s MBA in Human Resources.
HR managers cover a wide variety of responsibilities for organizations, and our MBA program provides the training you need to lead successful HR departments and tasks for your business. You will gain a new level of expertise in workforce planning, employee development, hiring, onboarding, and legal issues commonly seen in HR.
Our Master of Business Administration courses will test you with real-world case studies and prepare you to bring your skills into the workplace. Our experienced professors ensure that you will walk away with relevant, applicable skills so you can excel in your career.
What Will You Learn in an MBA Degree in Human Resources?
HR managers have the important task of overseeing the well-being of employees as well as the legal side of employment. Our MBA courses provide you with a well-rounded education as well as develops a new and personal approach toward human relations.
Throughout our MBA degree you will:
- Create a successful hiring and onboarding process.
- Learn how to develop employees and create a positive work environment.
- Learn the legal rules and regulations behind HR.
- Understand how to plan and manage a workforce.
Career Options for Human Resources MBA Degree Graduates
- Human resources consultant
- Labor relations administrator
- Mediator/arbitrator
- Recruitment coordinator
- Training specialist
Study Online
We understand the dilemma of wanting to further your education while also staying connected to your family, career, church, and community. This degree program is offered 100% online, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing time with the people most important to you while you pursue your degree.
As an innovator in distance learning since 1985, Liberty will provide the following benefits:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online MBA degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our Master of Business Administration in Human Resources online in less than 2 years.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than 625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, your scholarship opportunities could include the Heroes Fund Scholarship, Keesee Scholarship, or the Virginia: Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- As a graduate student, you will have multiple research opportunities led by students and faculty to bolster your education and résumé.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
Credit Hours

Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-week or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
ACBSP