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
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.
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| I. Required Graduate Studies | 6 hours |
| RGS6035 – Theory and Application of Research Methods | 3 hours |
| RGS6036 – Ethics for Decision Making | 3 hours |
| II. Major Requirements (5000/6000 levels) | 30 hours |
| Business Administration Courses | 9 hours |
| (Selected from ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT, MKT) | |
| Communication Courses | 6 hours |
| Counseling, Human Behavior & Development, Human Resources & Training, Psychology Courses | 9 hours |
| Electives (5000/6000 levels) | 6 hours |
| Total | 36 hours |
Degree Plan Requirements
6hrs
Required Graduate Studies
30hrs
Major Requirements
Stackable Certifications:
Certification programs can be earned in conjunction with degree programs or as stand-alone programs of study. Students may earn one or more certifications offered by Amberton while pursuing this degree.
- Adult Training & Development
- Agile Project Management
- Applied Business Analytics
- Change Management
- Christian Counseling
- Conflict Management & Resolution
- Customer Service
- Data Analytics
- Digital Marketing
- Diversity Awareness
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
- Entrepreneurship
- Executive Communication Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management
- Soft Skills
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Sample Courses
BUS5460 – Customer Service Best Practices MGT5620 – Managing Virtual Teams MGT5203 – Operations Management MGT6175 – Management: Responsibilities and Practices HBD6771 – Conflict Management and Resolution HBD5173 – Organizational Behavior HBD5721 – Sex Roles in Business and Society HBD5741 – Motivation HBD5759 – Stress Management HBD5840 – Leading in Transition and Change
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