Baker College

What you'll study

The program requires 30 credit hours composed of 15 hours of required courses and 15 hours of electives. Coursework covers compensation and benefits, labor relations and conflict resolution, and strategic business topics with a global perspective. Sample courses listed in the curriculum include:

• BUS 5710 Compensation and Benefits — examines compensation management strategies, the relationship between pay and benefits, and reward/incentive approaches within organizational effectiveness.
• BUS 5730 Labor Relations and Conflict Resolution — analyzes industrial relations, the role of labor unions, collective bargaining and conflict resolution among union and at-will employees, and the effects of globalization on organized labor.
• BUS 6900 Strategy in a Global Environment — the MBA capstone that integrates prior learning; students analyze corporate strategies and complete a decision-making business simulation.

Entry requirements

The program is designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree. It targets working professionals in HR seeking advancement as well as graduates from other business roles who wish to specialize in people management. The public course text does not list additional specific admissions criteria.

Career prospects

Graduates should be prepared for strategic and leadership roles within HR and related business functions. The blend of business fundamentals and HR specialization aims to prepare alumni for positions that influence organizational effectiveness, compensation and benefits design, labor relations, conflict resolution, and broader workforce strategy across a range of industries.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page does not specify scholarship details. Prospective applicants should consult Baker College’s financial aid office for information on institutional scholarships, employer tuition assistance, federal aid eligibility, and payment options available to online graduate students.