Professional Program Schedule
The Professional Program can be completed in 1 year, 4 semesters, or 2 years. The program is taught in blocks; each block lasts seven weeks. Generally, each class is taught utilizing live video broadcasting the 1st and 7th weekends. The 2nd through the 6th weeks are generally taught online and through group work. Students are also required to complete the business acumen requirements.
Program Length
1 YEAR TRACK (3 SEMESTERS)
To complete the program in 1 year, students will complete two courses during each seven week block.
Fall Semester
Block A (7 Weeks)
Block B (7 Weeks)
MGT 6500 (3)
Managing Individuals and Group
MGT 6680 (3)
Human Resource Analytics
MGT 6100 (2)
Project Management
MGT 6150 (2)
HR Information Systems
MGT 6620 (2)
Training & Organizational Development
Spring Semester
Block A (7 Weeks)
Block B (7 Weeks)
MGT 6550 (3)
Talent Acquisition and Retention
MGT 6320 (3)
Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
MGT 6330 (3)
Applied Human Resource Research
MGT 6630 (3)
Compensation and Benefits Management
International Study Tour
(Optional)
Summer Semester
Block A (7 Weeks)
Block B (7 Weeks)
MGT 6690 (3)
Human Resource Strategy
MGT 6675 (3)
Mediation, Negotiation, & Conflict Resolution
MGT 6670 (3)
Labor & Employee Relations
MGT 6760 (3)
Employment Law
16 MONTH TRACK (4 SEMESTERS)
To complete the program in 4 semesters, students will complete one blue course during each of their first two seven week blocks. Students will complete two courses during their next four seven week blocks (a blue and gray course for each block). Finally, students will complete one gray course during each of their last two seven week blocks.
Fall Semester
Block A (7 Weeks)
Block B (7 Weeks)
MGT 6500 (3)
Managing Individuals and Groups
MGT 6680 (3)
Human Resource Analytics
Spring Semester
Block A (7 Weeks)
Block B (7 Weeks)
MGT 6550 (3)
Talent Acquisition and Retention
MGT 6320 (3)
Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
MGT 6330 (3)
Applied Human Resource Research
MGT 6630 (3)
Compensation and Benefits Management
International Study Tour
(Optional)
Summer Semester
Block A (7 Weeks)
Block B (7 Weeks)
MGT 6690 (3)
Human Resource Strategy
MGT 6675 (3)
Mediation, Negotiation, & Conflict Resolution
MGT 6670 (3)
Labor & Employee Relations
MGT 6760 (3)
Employment Law
Fall Semester
Block A (7 Weeks)
Block B (7 Weeks)
MGT 6100 (2)
Project Management
MGT 6150 (2)
HR Information Systems
MGT 6620 (2)
Training & Organizational Development
2 YEAR TRACK (6 SEMESTERS)
To complete the program in 2 years, students will complete one course per block. They will complete the blue courses during their first year and the gray courses during their second year.
Fall Semester
Block A (7 Weeks)
Block B (7 Weeks)
MGT 6500 (3)
Managing Individuals and Groups
MGT 6680 (3)
Human Resource Analytics
Spring Semester
Block A (7 Weeks)
Block B (7 Weeks)
MGT 6550 (3)
Talent Acquisition and Retention
MGT 6320 (3)
Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
Summer Semester
Block A (7 Weeks)
Block B (7 Weeks)
MGT 6690 (3)
Human Resource Strategy
MGT 6675 (3)
Mediation, Negotiation, & Conflict Resolution
Fall Semester
Block A (7 Weeks)
Block B (7 Weeks)
MGT 6100 (2)
Project Management
MGT 6150 (2)
HR Information Systems
MGT 6620 (2)
Training & Organizational Development
Spring Semester
Block A (7 Weeks)
Block B (7 Weeks)
MGT 6330 (3)
Applied Human Resource Research
MGT 6630 (3)
Compensation and Benefits Management
International Study Tour
(Optional)
Summer Semester
Block A (7 Weeks)
Block B (7 Weeks)
MGT 6670 (3)
Labor & Employee Relations
MGT 6760 (3)
Employment Law