Master of Arts in Human Resources

Ottawa University's Master of Arts in Human Resources degree is designed for working adults who wish to increase their human resources skills. The program seeks to promote professional excellence, academic attainment and the ability to synthesize, integrate and apply knowledge in meaningful and relevant ways. The requirements for graduation from Ottawa University with a Master of Arts in Human Resources degree are listed below. The program is offered both online and during the evening in a classroom setting for maximum flexibility. Additionally, Ottawa University offers students the opportunity to gain deeper knowledge in a specialty area by completing the Master of Arts in Human Resources degree.

Curriculum

Required Courses
30 Semester Credit Hours

• HRC 7361 Managing Human Resource Costs
• HRC 7411 Human Resources Planning and Administration
• HRC 7561 Recruitment, Selection and Placement
• HRC 7601 Training and Development
• HRC 7611 Organizational Behavior and Theory
• HRC 7741 Employment Law
• HRF 7001 Value Systems and Professional Ethics
• HRF 7111 Trends, Issues and Perspectives in Human Resources
• HRF 7161 Research: Assessment and Evaluation
• HRF 8481 Applied Case Studies in Human Resources (Capstone Course)

Must have completed 30 credits before enrolling in HRF 8481 class

Elective Courses
6 Semester Credit Hours (select two of the following courses)

• HRC 7461  Wage, Salary and Benefit Administration 
• HRC 7661  Organizational Consultation Skills 
• HRC 7811  Career Development
• HRC 7841  Managing a Culturally Diverse Workforce 

Total Credit Hours Required For Graduation
36 Semester Credit Hours