Online MBA Program | Human Resources | Jack Welch Management Institute Request Info Now Submitting your information, this may take a few seconds... JWMI MBA in Human Resources Focus your MBA on human resources Forge the kind of teams that change lives and companies. The JWMI MBA Human Resources Concentration gives you the confidence and skills to attract and retain the best players – and create a winning company culture. Next start date: July 6 At a glance wifi 100% online Flexible format auto_stories 12 courses 10 weeks each watch_later 10–15 hours Hours per week per course monetization_on $3,925 Cost per course calendar_month 18–36 months Total program length* *Final program length will depend on the number of courses taken per quarter and the number of quarters attended per year. Request information Apply now Academics MBA Human Resources Concentration PROGRAM OVERVIEW Gain your industry edge Level up your skills and get in the game with an MBA designed for your professional growth. Here’s what you can expect: Top 10 ranked online MBA Online learning, at your own pace Insights from renowned executives Real-world skills you can apply immediately Scholarship and savings options Student support at every step Recognized, respected and accredited Choose the right MBA to supercharge your career skills. JWMI not only holds distinct accreditations that attest to our academic quality, but we’ve also been ranked among The Princeton Review’s Top 10 Online MBA programs for three years in a row. Accreditation Rankings CURRICULUM AND LEARNING Learn Today, Apply Tomorrow A degree you can’t apply is just a fancy piece of paper. The JWMI MBA Human Resources Concentration equips you with proven practices you can immediately apply to your professional life. The Human Resources Concentration curriculum This concentration combines leadership and business skills from our core MBA with the essential talent management strategies you need to drive organizational success. The curriculum is also aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. Leadership in the 21st Century Leadership is different from management. Managers get predictable things done predictably. Leaders inspire action and adaptability in an unpredictable world. This course delves into the concepts, tools and skills leaders need today. It combines theory and practice to examine such topics as strengthening emotional intelligence, motivating people to achieve strong results, managing conflict, leading change, aligning teams and eliciting support from colleagues and bosses. In addition, this course lays out Jack Welch’s time-tested techniques for high-performance team leadership. Business Communication and Executive Presence Your career and ability to lead depend on effective communication. Communication is a learned skill that everyone can improve. This course will teach you techniques, often reserved for high potential executives, to advance your leadership presence, strategic communication, professional relationships, presentation performance and workplace crisis management. You will sharpen your communication skills with targeted learning, practice and coaching. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to optimize your online presence through strategic updates to your LinkedIn profile and peer feedback. Recruit, Develop, Assess, Reward, Retain Learn to attract the best people, reward the right behaviors and develop better leaders within your organization and see how the principles of differentiation, trust and candor drive winning results. This course is an introduction to people management, with a focus on putting people before numbers, nurturing talent and practicing fair and balance management. You will explore the concept of differentiation in employee management, examine ways to enhance the employee experience and determine the best metrics to track to achieve organizational goals. Marketing in a Global Environment Marketing is the process of turning wants and needs into decisions and actions. It involves a range of activities designed to convey a persuasive message to a target audience. The course covers marketing plans, qualitative and quantitative research, consumer psychology, product positioning and strategy, pricing, packaging, brand equity, advertising, the marketing mix, customer value and business-to-business global marketing. Strategic Partnering with the C-Suite Human Resources encompass much more than benefits and birthdays. A leader must find ways to navigate past this perception themselves with not only a seat at the table but as an independent confidant to the CEO. Students will explore how to align the competencies and behaviors of the workforce with the strategic goals of the organization. Also, Human Resource leaders need to develop themselves as the in-house experts in dealing with complex ethical and legal issues facing employers today. Students will examine the various regulatory agencies, policies, and guidelines impacting the workforce and identify ways to ensure compliance while driving results. Students will learn about the impact of Federal and State Regulations as they pertain to employee relations, compensation, hiring and terminations. Financial Management I Financial accounting is the “language of business.” Leaders must develop fluency in financial concepts, principles and tools in order to understand and drive effective organizational decisions. In this course, you will learn to read, understand and analyze financial data as well as apply managerial accounting concepts such as costing, variance analysis, forecasting and capital budgeting. Maximize the impact of your financial decisions by learning to speak with numbers. Financial Management II Emphasizing the investment strategies of Warren Buffett, this course will help you develop the financial management skills necessary to analyze the competitive strengths of companies, and from that analysis, gain a better understanding of the qualities that investors in those companies seek. You will leverage these financial management skills to become a more strategic and tactical manager and improve your communication abilities when dealing with senior financial professionals. Strategy In this course, students learn how to define your organization’s capabilities to implement and execute a winning strategy. Using Jack Welch’s approach to developing and evaluating a strategy, you will create an effective plan of action designed to achieve the higher-level goals of an organization. You will learn to drive strategic outcomes by consistently assessing decisions. You will identify criteria for uncovering risk, and develop plans for proactively addressing risks inherent to strategy. Operational Excellence Everyone in the organization is responsible for operational excellence. This course focuses on the pursuit of operational excellence as a competitive strength. Students gain the tools needed to identify opportunities for improving process effectiveness and efficiency. Topics include value stream mapping, process analysis, quality, customer-focused design, Six Sigma and Lean systems. Lead Change by Putting People First As Jack states, “Every time you talk about changing, you have to put together the rationale for the change. You have to answer the question of what’s in it for the people who are forced to do something different than they are used to doing.” Business leaders need to stay ahead of the game and help people within their organization to understand that change is constant and effective change management is needed to win. Students will explore the role of Human Resources in executing successful change management initiatives within an organization. New Business Ventures and Entrepreneurship Anyone can display an entrepreneurial streak, but not everyone can be an entrepreneur. In this course, you will learn what makes an entrepreneur tick and then walk through the stages of planning, financing and launching a new business. The course covers business plan development, market analysis, competitive positioning, business models, funding sources, company formation, intellectual property, sales, marketing and hiring. The insights gained will give you a powerful leg up in launching new businesses and new ventures within existing businesses. Business Analytics and Capstone This course is where it all comes together. Students will synthesize and apply all they have learned during their JWMI MBA program. They will complete a Capstone Project in which they will prepare and present a well-researched strategic plan to take their organization to a more profitable and sustainable position of market leadership. Because business leaders, especially CEOs, cannot just act on hunches, the first half of this course will be focused on business analytics. This will include an overview of powerful quantitative strategies and techniques used to analyze business data in any organization and improve decision outcomes across all business functions. Students will use these same techniques to identify, collect and analyze the data needed to support their strategic plan. Study with faculty experts Learn from the best to be the best. Passionate former and current executives from some of the most well-known companies in the world are ready to help you lead with a CEO mindset and reach your professional potential. Their insights engage, challenge and inspire through a virtual classroom experience that includes support seven days a week. You’ll also have a unique opportunity to learn from renowned influential names in business through exclusive video keynotes. These Experts of Practice will share game-changing insights from their experiences on the front lines of leading companies. Meet some of our Experts of Practice Bill Allen Senior Advisor HR Policy Association (Former CHRO, Macy’s Inc.) Patty McCord Principal Patty McCord Consulting (Former CTO, Netflix) Charlie Tharp HR Policy Association Executive Vice President Based on alumni feedback submitted to Poets&Quants, JWMI was: Ranked #4 in Overall Quality of Professors Ranked #3 in Accessibility of Professors Source: Poets&Quants, Best Online MBA Programs, 2025 All online, all on your time Go after your degree without having to leave your current job or lose career momentum. The JWMI MBA Human Resources Concentration is 100% online and fully asynchronous, so you can learn at your own pace, wherever you live. With no set lecture times, you can complete your coursework in advance – whenever it’s convenient – up to three weeks before an assignment is due. TUITION AND SAVINGS How to afford your online MBA Cost shouldn’t be a barrier to advancing your education. Your admissions officer can help you find savings opportunities to make your MBA affordable. $3,925 cost per course Ways to manage costs Employer tuition assistance You may be able to save on tuition through your employer. Contact admissions by phone at 1-855-596-5964 or email [email protected] to see if your company is one of our many employer partners. Scholarships JWMI offers scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $23,100. Reach out to a member of our admissions team to learn more about our scholarships and eligibility requirements. Financial aid You may qualify for grants and loans through federal financial aid. Visit fafsa.gov to see if you’re eligible. When completing your application, use Strayer Federal School Code 001459. CAREER PREPARATION What JWMI’s MBA can do for you Whether you want to become a better leader or get promoted, the JWMI MBA Human Resources Concentration can help you pursue your goals. You’ll learn to lead with a CEO mindset and partner effectively with the C-suite to achieve your company’s long-term vision. At the same time, enrolling in our SHRM-aligned program makes you eligible to apply for the Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam. Keep in mind, you must be in your final year of the HR program and provide proof of at least 500 hours of relevant HR experience. For additional eligibility details, check out the SHRM-CP qualifications. Boost your career with professional skills We designed the JWMI MBA Human Resources Concentration to help you: Position the HR role as a strategic partner to the C-suite Develop talent and build your company’s leadership pipeline Design and deploy strategic staffing plans Implement differentiation and strategies to retain and reward top talent Use candor to coach and navigate tough employment relationships Manage confidentiality, conflict and power struggles ADMISSIONS Start winning now Apply today – there’s no fee. Your admissions officer will guide you through every step of the process, beginning with admission requirements. Next start date: July 6 Four convenient start dates throughout the year: Winter JAN Spring APRIL Summer JULY Fall OCT Admission requirements Before you can pursue your MBA degree, you must provide: Proof of completion of a United States baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or approved equivalent A 3.0 undergraduate grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale Applicants with a lower GPA and at least five years of business experience may still be considered for the program if they demonstrate strong potential for success. A personal interview with the dean is required. A GMAT or GRE (unless you have five years of professional experience) A completed MBA application and enrollment agreement, as applicable A valid, current government-issued photo ID A resume or LinkedIn profile, along with a personal essay MBA OPTIONS Explore our MBA options With JWMI, you’ll have the option to choose between our core MBA or MBAs with industry-specific concentrations. Find out more about our programs. JWMI MBA Gain a solid foundation in leadership strategy, marketing and finance. Our MBA provides a well-rounded experience that can be applied to any industry and at any career stage. JWMI MBA Healthcare Concentration Make your mark in the ever-changing healthcare environment by learning how to face rising costs, economic inefficiencies, changing technologies and instability. JWMI MBA Operations Management Concentration Develop the practical leadership skills and strategic vision to optimize business processes, reduce costs, improve quality and make your company the best in the game. JWMI MBA AI Leadership Concentration Level up your leadership with artificial intelligence (AI). Learn how to leverage AI to improve decision-making, boost operational efficiency, spark innovation and steer your organization to success. Step up your career game Complete your application and connect with an admissions officer for enrollment support. The Jack Welch Management Institute’s online MBA is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This international program-level accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes and a continuous improvement model. It measures and analyzes for quality, ensuring that students, like you, gain the right skills from their educational investment. The ACBSP accreditation is internationally recognized and ensures that certain academic standards are met in the program. View the ACBSP student achievement information here JWMI is a part of Strayer University. Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), . Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. MSCHE most recently reaffirmed Strayer University’s accreditation status in June 2017, with the next self-study evaluation scheduled for the 2025–2026 academic year. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Setting high standards of educational excellence, MSCHE accredits universities such as Princeton University, Syracuse University, Johns Hopkins University, Temple University and the University of Maryland. This accreditation process ensures institutional accountability, self-appraisal, improvement, and innovation through peer review and the rigorous application of standards within the context of institutional mission. For more information on why credibility matters, read Understanding Education Accreditation for an MBA Program, written by Mary Carr, Dean of Curriculum and Content. Loading ...