Organizational Behavior and Human Resources M.B.A.

Program Overview

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management from UNT equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of modern organizations, with a focus on human resources and their strategic contribution. Graduates gain expertise in key areas like compensation, selection, organizational change, and health and safety, preparing them for roles such as Training and Development Specialist and Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer. The program emphasizes teamwork, leadership, ethical conduct, and career opportunities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a concentration in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management is a 36-credit hour program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and manage the complexities of modern organizations. The program focuses on the processes, structures, and behaviors that define business organizations, with a particular emphasis on human resources and their contribution to a firm's competitive advantage. Students will learn the practices and skills necessary for major Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management functions, such as compensation, selection and placement, health and safety, and organizational change. The program emphasizes the importance of managing organizational change in a rapidly evolving business environment.

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for a variety of career opportunities in the field of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management. Potential career paths include:

• Training and Development Specialist: Designing and delivering training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer: Ensuring that organizations comply with equal opportunity laws and regulations.
• Compensation and Benefits Manager: Developing and administering compensation and benefits programs for employees.

Other:

• Marketable Skills: The program develops key marketable skills such as teamwork, leadership, quantitative analysis of business situations, principles of ethical conduct, and the ability to motivate performance and commitment.
• Program Highlights:
• Courses cover compensation, labor relations, leadership, individual and organizational change, selection and placement, and understanding work behavior.
• The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is ranked 9th in Texas and 61st in the South by Best-Business-Colleges.com.
• UNT's location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area provides access to numerous career, networking, and internship opportunities.
• The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is one of the largest colleges of business in the nation, with a student body of over 8,000 students.
• Graduates join a network of 50,000 alumni, including over 700 CEOs or presidents of organizations.
• The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is a major contributor to the economic development of the region.
• Sample Courses:
• Introduction to the Business Decision Process
• Financial Management
• Marketing Management
• Organizational Behavior and Analysis
• Accounting for Management