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Program Highlights

The mission of Master of Science in Human Relations and Business is to prepare students for professional careers requiring knowledge and skills in business, management, and human relations through a curriculum that balances the demands of business with the art of leading people. This interdisciplinary program utilizes an adaptable curriculum that draws from the fields of business, communications, human development, counseling, and human resources and training. 

This interdisciplinary program utilizes an adaptable curriculum that draws from the fields of business, communications, human development, counseling, and human resources and training. Additionally, students may earn one or more certifications offered by Amberton while pursuing this degree.

This program can be completed through a combination of online and on-campus courses or 100% online.

Career Impact

Graduates will fill professional roles requiring expertise in business and human relations skills such as healthcare, communications, human resources, education, and training.

Earning Your Degree

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Degree Plan Requirements

6hrs

Required Graduate Studies

30hrs

Major Requirements

The mission of Master of Science in Human Relations and Business is to prepare students for professional careers requiring knowledge and skills in business, management, and human relations through a curriculum that balances the demands of business with the art of leading people. The Master of Science in Human Relations and Business provides students with expertise in an interdisciplinary degree that balances the demands of business with the art of leading people. The adaptable curriculum, offered in both classroom lecture and distance learning modes, draws from the fields of business, communications, human development, counseling, and human resources and training. Graduates will fill professional roles requiring expertise in business and human relations skills such as healthcare, communications, human resources, education, and training.

A graduate with a Master of Science in Human Relations and Business will be able to:

  • Critically analyze and synthesize business situations and provide appropriate leadership courses of action.
  • Identify and describe successful communication channels and/or techniques used in organizations.
  • Exhibit and apply knowledge of business and human relations concepts.
  • Define ethical responsibilities and issues of human relations within business organizations and evaluate appropriate action(s).
  • Conduct relevant research in the study of human behavior and organizational variables.
  • Speak and/or write clearly, concisely, and analytically.
RequirementsHours
I. Required Graduate Studies6 hours
RGS6035 – Theory and Application of Research Methods3 hours
RGS6036 – Ethics for Decision Making3 hours
II. Major Requirements (5000/6000 levels)30 hours
Business Administration Courses9 hours
(Selected from ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT, MKT)
Communication Courses6 hours
Counseling, Human Behavior & Development, Human Resources & Training, Psychology Courses9 hours
Electives (5000/6000 levels)6 hours
Total36 hours

 

Degree Plan Requirements

6hrs

Required Graduate Studies

30hrs

Major Requirements

“Every class I had I could apply to what I was doing at work. Or it was something very interesting that I wasn’t involved with at work, but I knew we did, I could use it in my work as an extra to get experience other areas.”

Dr. Christa S.

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