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Students with a strong background in human resources who wish to contribute to the field of study with original research could consider a human resource management doctoral degree. At the doctoral level, students may be able to dive deeply into human resources topics and theories including organizational strategies, marketing strategies, accounting, financial management, employee acquisition, employee retention, global perspectives, business legal issues, employee regulation, and labor relations.

Also of great importance in our age are the technological tools that may be necessary for up-to-date and efficient human resource management. Students could expect to receive at least an overview of information systems and internet technologies as they apply to organizational structures and human resources. The degree will not be complete without a dissertation on an original topic within human resource management that will advance the field of knowledge.

At the doctoral level, graduates of the human resource management program could learn to be truly adept in human resources issues, making great consultants for organizations large or small that need expert advice and attention. Graduates may also be well positioned to lead organizations, especially the human resources departments for non-profit, government, or for-profit institutions. With a doctorate in human resources and management, graduates may additionally choose to enter into the educational field teaching other students by utilizing the benefit of the knowledge gained throughout the program.

Example Courses

• Theories of Executive Human Resource Management
• Legal Systems, Labor Relations, and Regulatory Practices
• Knowledge Management, Human Resource Information Systems, and Internet Technologies

Potential Industries

• Human Resources
• Consulting
• Teaching/Education

Colleges Offering Degree

• Capella University
• Indiana University at Bloomington
• Northcentral University