July 2023 University Catalog

MBA in Human Resource Management, FlexPath option

School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

Only learners enrolled in the FlexPath MBA degree program or the FlexPath MS in Information Systems and Technology Management degree program may take FlexPath MBA courses. MBA learners may not take courses associated with any other program within the School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration or any other school at Capella University while they are enrolled in the FlexPath MBA degree program.

The MBA Human Resource Management (HRM) specialization focuses on the application of knowledge, competencies, and skills necessary to integrate business and human resource functions in organizations. Learners focus on communicating clearly to stakeholders and developing data-informed recommendations in support of organizational goals and strategy. Upon successful completion of this specialization, learners are prepared to make informed, practitioner-based decisions resulting in increased professional development, organizational growth, and enterprise sustainability. Upon successful completion of this specialization, learners have gained relevant knowledge, competencies, and skills enabling them to enter or advance in HRM-related careers and to make appropriate decisions about human capital. Learners who pursue this specialization through the FlexPath option earn an MBA through self-paced demonstrations of competencies.

Core courses

MBA-FPX5002MBA Leadership

2

MBA-FPX5006Business Strategy

2

MBA-FPX5008Applied Business Analytics

2

MBA-FPX5010Accounting Methods for Leaders

2

MBA-FPX5012Marketing Management

2

MBA-FPX5014Applied Managerial Finance

2

MBA-FPX5016Operations Management for Leaders

2

Specialization courses

HRM-FPX5060Sourcing and Managing Talent in the Workplace

2

HRM-FPX5090Retaining and Engaging Employees for the Modern Workforce

2

HRM-FPX5310Strategic Human Resource Management

2

Taken during the learner’s final quarter

MBA-FPX5910MBA Capstone Experience

2.5

Total

At least 22.5 program points

One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.

Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.

GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.