January 2024 University Catalog with April Addendum

PhD in Business Management, Human Resource Management

School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

The PhD Human Resource Management specialization focuses on knowledge and skills needed to teach, consult, lead, practice, and conduct research in the field of human resource management. Learners evaluate multidisciplinary theories and human resource management strategies and practices for creating flexible and innovative settings in the 21st century’s global workplace. The specialization focuses on key issues related to attracting, developing, and retaining a global workforce. The coursework addresses diverse demographic and cultural perspectives, the influence of new technologies on the workplace, and the impact of the dynamic external work environment on human resource management practices.

Core courses

BMGT8002Research Processes, Theory and Practice in Global Business

6

BMGT8006Business Principles and Practices

4

BMGT-V8925Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation

3

BMGT-V8926Doctoral Project Development - Topic Development

3

BMGT-V8927Doctoral Project Development - Framework Development

3

BMGT8008Ethics and Leadership in Global Environments

4

 

BMGT8012Marketing Principles and Practice

4

Or

BMGT8016Strategic Management and Practice

4

 

BMGT8019Business Dissertation Specialization Literature

4

BMGT8028Foundations of Research, Scholarly Literature, and Theory in Management

4

BMGT8055Business Special Topics: Literature Review

4

RSCH7860Survey of Research Methods

4

In addition, choose one of the following two categories.

For quantitative research

BMGT8035Tests, Measurements, and Business Research Design

4

BMGT8043Quantitative Research Techniques 2

4

RSCH7864Quantitative Design and Analysis

4

For qualitative research

BMGT8044Qualitative Research Design and Data Analysis

4

BMGT8046Qualitative Data Collection Strategies, Data Collection Guides, and Field Testing

4

RSCH7868Qualitative Design and Analysis

4

Specialization courses

BMGT8410Foundations of Human Resource Theory and Practice

4

BMGT8412Creating Adaptive, Innovative Workplaces

4

BMGT8414Attracting and Retaining Talent

4

BMGT8416Human Resource Practices for Developing Talent

4

Upon completion of all required coursework

GBUS9919Doctoral Comprehensive Examination

3

Learners must register for GBUS9960 a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements.

GBUS9960Dissertation Courseroom

3

One Elective Course

At least 4 quarter credits

Choose any business management (BMGT) course(s).

Total

At least 90 quarter credits

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.