MBA in Human Resources
Foster an Effective Workplace with a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management
With a Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Human Resources, you can prepare to impact private and public sectors and be better equipped to meet the challenges and demands of a fast-paced work environment. By pursuing an MBA in human resources management at Liberty, you will study under professors who have advanced degrees and are dedicated to your success. Prepare to strengthen your organization or begin a new career in HR management with our MBA in human resources degree.
As you search for an MBA in human resource management, we understand that quality is a priority. That is why our MBA faculty have terminal degrees, and our classes are designed around cutting-edge research and methods within the field. As you manage and develop company culture, your professors will challenge and seek to build your understanding so that you can be better equipped to enter the field.
Our campus in Lynchburg, Va., is home to our School of Business, housed in a 3-story, 78,000-square-foot building that opened its doors in the Fall of 2019. The School of Business provides an environment full of the latest technology to help prepare you for your future in the business world. Among its many features is the stock market trading room outfitted with a live stock ticker and Bloomberg terminals that allow you to make real-time trades with Wall Street companies.
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Highlights
Highlights of Our Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Degree
Explore State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our 78,000-square-foot School of Business offers you incredible resources to enhance your learning experience. These include a simulated stock trading room with New York Stock Exchange display boards and a 2,000-square-foot Entrepreneurship Center for Innovation to help you develop your business ideas.
Explore Professional Resources
Take advantage of resources like the Center for Cyber Excellence and the Center for Financial Literacy to enhance your skills and knowledge. These centers provide you with opportunities to grow professionally and prepare for success in your field.
Participate in Student Organizations
Join our business-related student organizations and honor societies to connect with like-minded peers and industry professionals. These groups give you the chance to build your network, develop leadership skills, and enhance your academic experience.
Balance Work and Study
Our graduate business degrees are designed with working professionals like you in mind. With options like evening classes, 1-week intensives, and online courses, you can tailor your degree to fit your busy schedule.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Human Resources MBA Degree?
Liberty University’s Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources can help prepare you for the following occupations:
- College instructor
- Corporate development associate
- Entrepreneur/business owner
- Human resource manager
- Product manager
- Workforce manager
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Master’s in HR Management Degree?
In Liberty’s MBA in Human Resources degree, you will study vital competencies in staff management, workforce planning, hiring processes, and conflict resolution. Your professors are experts in their field and will give you essential context to apply these skills to real-world challenges. Discover how to manage compensation, create strong company communication, and develop systems to train new hires and seasoned team members.
You will also study vital business concepts in finance, business law, market research, organizational design, global economics, and operations management. The blend of courses that we offer allows you to form connections between different areas of business administration and human resources. This can help make you a valuable asset to your company or organization and provide the flexibility you need to conquer the ever-changing business world challenges.
Featured MBA in Human Resources Courses
BUSI 643 – Workforce Planning and Employment
BUSI 644 – Human Resources Development
BUSI 645 – Compensation Management
BUSI 650 – Operations Management
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Business
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Human Resources Master’s Program?
Faculty Who Lead by Example
At Liberty, your professors bring more than just academic credentials, they bring years of real-world experience in the field of business and human resources. Many of our residential MBA faculty hold advanced degrees and teach from a Christian worldview, helping you approach leadership challenges with both skill and integrity.
Join a Network of High-Achieving Graduates
As a student in our MBA in Human Resources program, you’re stepping into a legacy of success. Liberty graduates have gone on to work for some of the most prestigious companies in the world, including the “Big Four” accounting firms, Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and KPMG, as well as global innovators like Apple and Google.
Gain the Skills Employers Want
This MBA concentration in human resource management is designed to help you develop the leadership, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills that top organizations look for. Whether you’re focused on recruitment, conflict resolution, employee development, or workplace compliance, you can build a toolkit for navigating complex workplace environments.
Ground Your Career in Purpose and Integrity
At Liberty, your education is not just about professional advancement, it’s about shaping who you are as a leader. With courses taught from a Christian perspective, this program can help you approach HR management with ethical clarity and a heart for service, so you’re prepared to make a meaningful impact wherever you go.
Admissions
How do You Become a Human Resources Master’s Program Student?
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- At least 15 hours of upper-level (300-400 level) undergraduate coursework in business
- Students without the required undergraduate coursework must pass our BMAL 590 course and earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 on any other graduate-level coursework
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
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