Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Online
Prepare for leadership roles in human resources with the knowledge and skills that will position you to be an asset in any organization.
Program Overview
A snapshot of Pitt State’s online MBA in Human Resources
This 100% online MBA in Human Resources program can improve your professional opportunities, develop your HR expertise and hone your organizational leadership skills that prepare you to contribute to human resource management in almost any organization.
In the online Master of Business Administration in Human Resources from Pittsburg State University, you will expand your Human Resource content expertise in areas such as employee development and education, improved use of organizational resources, and performance analysis.
This accredited MBA program is designed to build on foundational business administration topics while also introducing more complex theories and methods to provide you the skills to take on a more active leadership role. Coursework addresses decision-making skills and how to effectively implement policies to improve the resources and effectiveness of the entire organization.
This MBA – HR online program emphasizes broad preparation in the competencies required of business executives. Coursework includes quantitative business analysis, financial and marketing strategy, leadership management, and practical experience with case methods and simulations. Pitt State students are well-prepared for the job market—the placement rate for Pitt State graduates is 99%, according to a recent employment data survey conducted by Career Services.
In this online HR MBA program, you will:
- Practice and master strategic management skills to implement policy
- Benchmark your skills with MBA peers across the world by participating in a program assessment in your capstone course
- Understand theories, principles, functions and roles associated with employee development, education and performance
- Learn to plan strategic interventions intended to improve the resources and effectiveness of the entire organization
- Gain foundational knowledge on how to implement management-control systems
- Understand financial strategy, such as financial planning, capital budgeting and cost of capital
- Learn to confidently perform marketing analysis and planning
- Complete an experiential exercise in leadership and team-building
- Practice and master strategic management skills to implement policy
- Benchmark your skills with MBA peers across the world by participating in a program assessment in your capstone course
- Understand theories, principles, functions and roles associated with employee development, education and performance
- Learn to plan strategic interventions intended to improve the resources and effectiveness of the entire organization
- Gain foundational knowledge on how to implement management-control systems
- Understand financial strategy, such as financial planning, capital budgeting and cost of capital
- Learn to confidently perform marketing analysis and planning
- Complete an experiential exercise in leadership and team-building
Potential human resources career opportunities for graduates include:
- HR Generalist
- Senior Manager
- VP of Operations
- HR Director
- Managerial positions that oversee training and development or compensation and benefits
- HR Generalist
- Senior Manager
- VP of Operations
- HR Director
- Managerial positions that oversee training and development or compensation and benefits
Get Credit for Your Experience
Start your MBA courses on day one. No prerequisite or foundation courses are required.
Accreditation
The Gladys A. Kelce College of Business at Pittsburg State University is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Tuition
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Pittsburg State University offers affordable tuition prices. Tuition for the MBA online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
*Pittsburg State University's tuition rates and fees are reviewed annually by the Kansas Board of Regents and subject to change prior to each new academic year.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA – Human Resources | $399 | $1,197 | $11,970* |
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Calendar
Important dates for our students
This human resources graduate program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Get started at PSU—choose the date that works for you.
Please note that all tuition payments are due at 8 a.m. on the day of the Tuition Deadline.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/21/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/14/25 | 1/16/25 | 1/17/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/17/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/14/25 | 5/2/25 |
| Summer | 6/2/25 | 5/19/25 | 5/26/25 | 5/28/25 | 5/30/25 | 7/18/25 |
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Admissions
Read the MBA – HR online admissions criteria
We value your experience. At least three years in a managerial role or a recent bachelor’s degree in a business-related field gives you a foundation for success in the MBA online program from Pittsburg State University. No prerequisites or leveling courses are required regardless of your undergraduate degree specialization. Please review these admission requirements to get started on your online MBA.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- 2.7 GPA or higher
- Resume
- No GMAT or GRE required
- No prerequisite or foundation courses required
Interested students may apply to the online MBA program via one of the following admission tracks:
- Professional Experience
- Submit a resume that demonstrates a minimum of three years of substantial, full-time managerial experience. Management experience is defined as managing people, financial resources or customer relationships beyond a basic supervisory level. This also includes military leadership, business owner-managers and entrepreneurs.
- Recent Business Graduate
- Students who have recently earned an undergraduate business degree from a United States accredited university within the last three years prior to the admission decision are eligible to apply to the online MBA program.
- Students nearing completion of their undergraduate business degree may apply for conditional admission to the online MBA program. However, they will not be permitted to begin coursework until their official transcript has been received.
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from a regionally accredited institution earned within the last three years
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- With a 2.7-2.9 GPA, your application may be considered with additional support materials requested by the admissions committee.
- Resume
A $35 application fee is required of all applicants.
Note: Prospective KCOB Graduate Assistants and Dual-Degree/Exchange students are not eligible to apply to the online MBA program.
Official Transcripts directly from all colleges/universities attended and other documents should be mailed to:
Pittsburg State University
Graduate and Continuing Studies
ATTN: Janet Miller
1701 South Broadway Street
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Official electronic transcripts can be emailed to Janet Miller at [email protected]
Pittsburg State University reserves the right to request that applicants provide supplemental application materials as needed (i.e., letter of recommendation).
International Applicants must meet all of the admission requirements for domestic students as well as the following:
- Provide official post-secondary transcript(s) from each college or university attended
- Students with foreign transcripts must submit an original course-by-course evaluation by a NACES accredited evaluation agency (ex: WES or ECE)
- English proficiency requirement
- Students must meet one of the following language requirements:
- TOEFL score of 550/79
- IELTS overall band score of 6.5 with no band score below 5.5
- PTE score of 53
- Duolingo score of 110 with no section score below 100
- For admission purposes, tests scores are valid for two years from the date of examination
- English proficiency waivers/exemptions are available for students who meet the following:
- Completion of 24 credit hours at an English-speaking institution/academic program (must be able to be verified by Pittsburg State University staff)
- Students whose native language is English and who is a citizen of the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, English-speaking Canada, and some Caribbean islands.
- $35 application fee
- A copy of your passport or government issued photo ID could be required to cross check your full, correct legal name
Pittsburg State University reserves the right to request that applicants provide supplemental application materials as needed (i.e., letter of recommendation).
Please note that enrollment in our online program requires unrestricted access to technology such as a computer or laptop, webcam, speakers and microphone. In addition, you will need reliable access to the internet. Extensive firewall limitations, particularly outside the US, may impede your ability to participate in required course activities.
The Pittsburg State online MBA program permits international students to apply and enroll when accepted while residing outside of the United States. The online MBA program is not qualified to admit students who wish to enter the United States through a student visa, nor does it qualify a student for work authorization in the United States, such as in Optional Practical Training (OPT) programs.
Courses
What you’ll learn in your MBA in Human Resources online classes
In order to remain in the MBA human resources online program, the student must successfully complete (with A/B grade) their first two online courses.
“My hope was that completing the MBA would help me advance my career at my current company. Turns out I was able to earn two promotions while working on my MBA.”
Cara McJilton
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