Ashland University's MBA program is designed to provide flexibility in terms of curriculum, learning style, and pace through the program. The curriculum is structured into a series of 30 credit hours, at minimum. For accelerated program options, the courses are completed over 6 sessions that span just under 12 months. The Ashland MBA Program is also available in a part-time format, and part-time students typically complete the program within two years. More than 12 specialization options are offered, with the ability for students to customize their own specialization. The Ashland University MBA program helps students develop their business acumen, ability to lead people and manage organizations effectively.
Ashland MBA Program Options
MBA: Human Resource Management
MBA students specializing in HR can create strategic human resource plans, initiatives, and activities to meet organizational needs and significantly impact the success of an organization. We’ve researched and designed specialized coursework covering the latest HR best practices and management strategies. Everything learned in the classroom is hands on and about applying theory. Key topic areas include creating and implementing strategic human resources initiatives; evaluating the effectiveness and financial impact of human resource activities; talent recruitment, training, development, management, reward and retention strategies; effective labor relations practices; and creating healthy, safe, and compliant work environments.
Organizational Training and Development Online Degree
This degree will give you the credential to move your career from “doing” to “teaching.” The program offers a great opportunity to study with your peers – adults with substantial work experience. Not only do you learn from the professor and curriculum, but also from the students’ real-world perspectives. And you can learn online from wherever you need to be and when it’s convenient for you.
Organizational Leadership Online Degree
This degree will give you the credential to advance your career in any company or industry, or to move your career in a new direction. The program offers a great opportunity to study with your peers – adults with substantial work experience. Not only do you learn from the professor and curriculum, but also from the students’ real-world perspectives. And you can learn online from wherever you need to be and when it’s convenient for you.
The Certificate in Training and Development is ideal for both those who are currently working in the field who would benefit from formal education and those who plan to enter the field. The program consists of three required courses and two electives.
The master's degree in organization development is focused on improving workplace performance in a 21st century global business world. With changes in globalization, information technology and managerial innovation, organizations need professionals to build systems to support and improve both people and performance in the workplace. Professionals in organization development help build adaptable organizations while advancing employee capabilities to achieve higher levels of success.
Whether you are a current human resources professional looking to enhance your career potential, or an individual looking to change careers and become an HR professional, the Master of Science in Human Resource Management at Roosevelt University can provide you with the educational foundation needed to achieve your career goals. Our small class sizes, student-focused faculty and real-world curriculum result in a program that will prepare you to manage human talent effectively in a dynamic organizational environment.
The Master of Arts in Training and Development (MATD) program prepares students for career entry or advancement in this growing field. Students develop competency for a wide array of careers in corporate training, E-Learning, instructional design, learning & development consulting, talent management, and instructional technology. As the only graduate program in training mapped to the 2014 Association for Talent Development Competency Model (ASTD), which sets the standard for excellence in our field, our students develop essential job-related skills. This accelerated Master’s Degree can be completed fully online in just 12 months or longer if students prefer.
