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The most important factor in the continued success of many businesses is the employees that work for the business. Finding, motivating, and keeping great people is of the utmost importance in many organizations, and a master degree in business administration with a concentration in organizational development and human resource management could help students do just that. The master degree will also expand upon any existing business administration knowledge or experience and dive more deeply into topics such as marketing, finances, accounting, and leadership. Some specific topics in human resources that will be explored involve understanding compensation, labor relations, negotiation, dispute and conflict resolution, and the economics of decision making. Organizational development courses may then help students to understand the optimal workings of organizations and how to manage teams of people effectively and efficiently.

Careers in human resources departments are the most obvious choice for graduates of the masters in business administration degree with a specialization in organizational development and human resources. Graduates may consider not only management positions within human resources, but also careers in training personnel to ensure that employees work as effectively as possible. The master’s degree could bring a level of sophistication to the knowledge of graduates, and will often require the preparation and writing of a formal, thesis-driven paper. As such, graduates may be capable consultants for organizations large and small, providing their knowledge to the betterment of others.

Example Courses

• Financial Statement Analysis
• Marketing and Brand Management
• Problem Analysis & Research Methods

Potential Industries

• Human Resources
• Personnel Training
• Consulting

Colleges Offering Degree

• California Intercontinental University
• Baruch Univeristy
• Brenau University