The state of Alabama is synonymous with ideas and notions of the American south. Alabama is a state known for its large agriculture industry, but it also maintains a steady presence in the automotive, construction and banking industries as well. There is even a large aerospace movement going on, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg for Alabama. It continues to grow in fields that many people may find surprising. While not the sole reason, a lot of this state’s growth comes from its facilities of higher education. Schools in Alabama must keep up with the demand of the state’s various industries.
As always, when there is growth, there is also a need for an educated workforce. With that workforce, there is a greater need for specialists in workforce and human resource management. The Society for Human Resource Management is the recognized leader in the field of human resources. They maintain chapters not only in Alabama, but also across the country and worldwide. Any student seeking a human resources related master’s degree would do well to find programs specifically aligned with SHRM education guidelines. To facilitate that process, many schools offer degrees with that alignment as a part of the curriculum. Here, we highlight two schools in Alabama whose Masters programs in HR align with SHRM guidelines.
Troy University
Sorrell College of Business
The Sorrell College of Business endeavors to give students a modern higher business education that they can take into both the private and public sectors. For convenience, TU offers degree programs at various campuses around Alabama. They also offer online and international courses. As a part of Troy University, students can rest assured that their education comes from a top tier institution. A large number of international students come to learn business at the Sorrell College of Business.
Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM)
Other than the benefits associated with its alignment with the Society for Human Resource Management guidelines, the MSHRM offers an advanced HR education. It is a one-year Fast Track program that allows the freedom and flexibility of taking the associated courses at several different locations and online as well. The MSHRM degree has a focus on leadership roles in HR independent of industry. An added benefit to this degree is that the instructors have real world experience, so they are in a position to not only teach students concepts and ideas, they can also teach them how to apply those concepts and ideas in the real world. There is a global perspective applied to the program to teach truly universal approaches that students can apply to any business, anywhere.
Accreditations
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
Contact
135 Adams Administration Building
Troy, Alabama 36082
1-800-414-5756
[email protected]
Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University offers a number of robust MBA programs. They offer a full curriculum with an estimated time of completion at around 3 years. The university business programs focus on management and developing students into leaders that can perform above average in any business environment. CSU offers a fully online course to give students both convenience and flexibility. Before moving into a specific field, the basic MBA courses focus on marketing, human resources, business and ethics. From there, students can move into the classes that focus on finance, marketing, human resources or various other MBA specialties.
Masters of Business Administration Human Resource Management
This HRM graduate degree aligns with SHRM’s guidelines, which means that students will get a modern and up-to-date education that coincides with the current human resources market trends. This master’s program aims to prepare HR graduates for management and leadership positions. It accomplishes this through a combination of business, management, legal and research related courses. The courses that set this HRM degree apart from the other MBA programs at SCU are Compensation Management, Labor Relations & Collective Bargaining, Training & Development and Employment Law. In total, this program weighs in at 37 semester hours, with 12 of those hours a part of the concentration courses needed for this HRM degree. It makes for an excellent program for any student serious about pursuing their MBA with a focus on human resources.
Accreditations
- The Distance Education and Training Council
- American Council on Education
Contact
Columbia Southern University
21982 University Lane
Orange Beach, AL 36561
800-977-8449
[email protected]
https://www.columbiasouthern.edu
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