MHR & MBA

This concurrent degree program is designed for students seeking a foundation in general management as well as detailed knowledge and skills associated with the human resource function. The MBA program includes course work in accounting, enterprise growth and development, finance, information systems, marketing, management, and operations. The MHR program provides students with in-depth training in the management of people in organizations.

Year 1 - MHR Degree

Fall Courses (14 Credits)

  • Managing Projects
  • Creating an Inclusive Workplace
  • Labor & Employee Relations
  • Human Resource Career Essentials
  • HR In an International Context*
  • Talent Acquisition and Retention
  • Applied HR Research

Spring Courses (15 Credits)

  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Mediation, Negotiation and Conflict Management
  • Employment Law
  • HR In an International Context*
  • Human Resource Career Essentials
  • Leadership and Organization Effectiveness
  • Human Resource Analytics

*Students will complete an international trip (Global Learning Experience) during spring break of year one with the MHR program.

Year 2 - MHR/MBA Degree

Students interested in a concurrent MBA need to contact the MBA office at (435) 979-3624 at the end of the first semester of their first graduate program. The MBA office will meet with interested students to create a customized schedule from the following list of classes. Nine credits will be waived from the 36-credit MBA program of study.

Fall Courses (17 Credits)

MHR Courses

  • Internship
  • Advanced Business Strategy
  • Applied Human Resource Consulting

MBA Core Courses

  • Accounting for Managerial Decision Making
  • Analytics in the Enterprise
  • Solving Financial Problems
  • Strategic Supply Chain Management
  • Enterprise Branding and Marketing

Spring Courses (17 Credits)

MBA Electives (Please choose 4 classes)

  • Executive Influence
  • Innovative and Inclusive Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Strategic Sales Management
  • Global Strategic Thinking
  • Enterprise Creation

Leadership Specialization (Must have all 3)*

  • Executive Influence
  • Innovative and Inclussive Leadership
  • Leadership Development

Shingo Specialization (Must have all 3 and an additional $9000 course fees)*

  • Shingo Workshops
  • Shingo Project
  • Shingo Global Strategic Thinking

For a brief description of each course, please visit MBA curriculum.

*Students will choose one MBA specialization.