An MBA for People-Centered Management
Great business leaders know how to align workforce strategy with organizational goals by developing a strong foundation in human resources (HR) principles.
The online Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Human Resource Management (HRM) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University prepares you for HR-informed management across industries, with knowledge in essential areas such as workforce development, artificial intelligence’s (AI) impact on workforce strategy, employee relations, and compensation and benefits.
Are you ready to advance in business? Complete your online MBA in HRM at N.C. A&T.
Skills You’ll Gain:
Critical thinking
Leadership
Quantitative Research
Workforce development
Strategic change management
Employee Relations
Career Outlook
Career Paths With an MBA, Human Resource Management Concentration
The online MBA, Human Resource Management concentration prepares you for broader business management across industries, with a focus on workforce development and employee relations.
Take a look at some specific roles you can pursue with this degree:*
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Human Resources Managerfor Human Resources Manager: Median Annual Salary: $134,181
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Compensation and Benefits Managerfor Compensation and Benefits Manager: Median Annual Salary: $125,653
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Training and Development Managerfor Training and Development Manager: Median Annual Salary: $116,958
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General and Operations Managerfor General and Operations Manager: Median Annual Salary: $99,195
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Management Analystfor Management Analyst: Median Annual Salary: $98,696
in North Carolina between 2026 and 2036, resulting in more than 11,000 new openings.
is the median annual compensation for the following roles in North Carolina:*
- Human resources manager
- Compensation and benefits manager
- General and operations manager
- Management analyst
Note: *Job growth and salary data sourced from Lightcast
Future-Ready Rigor for Today’s HR Professionals
Our MBA in HRM is an online, asynchronous program, delivered in eight-week terms, so you can graduate in as little as two years and advance to your next role.
Coursework centers on quantitative analysis and research, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and global perspectives into its evolving curriculum. Students also engage in case studies and consulting projects with real organizations — leading to employment at top organizations such as International Paper, John Deere, AT&T, Volvo, Shell, KPMG and Dell.
Industry Accreditation, Global Recognition
Our MBA offers a business core that’s dual-accredited by AACSB in business and accounting — a distinction held by only 2% of business schools globally.
The HRM concentration courses are also aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest HR organization.
Top-Ranked to Match Aggie Distinction
N.C. A&T’s MBA ranks in the top 10% of MBAs nationwide, according to Poets&Quants, and the Top 50 Best Online MBA Programs nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Upon graduation, students have a 90% job placement rate and average starting salaries in the six figures.
Accreditations & Key Advantages
Why Choose
N.C. A&T Online?
Nationally Recognized Innovation
Ranked No. 25 on U.S. News & World Report’s Most Innovative Schools, N.C. A&T prepares students to lead and make an impact.
Career-Boosting Outcomes
Our graduates earn more than those of any other public HBCU. We rank No. 2 in the UNC system for starting salary and No. 40 nationally for social mobility.
A Powerful Alumni Network
With 75,000+ alumni, N.C. A&T connects you to a community of professionals shaping industries, communities and the world.
Largest Public HBCU in the Nation
For more than a decade, N.C. A&T has been the largest public HBCU, enrolling 15,000+ students and seeing a 350% increase in applications.
About Online Programs at N.C. A&T
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University invites adult learners across the country to take part in transformative online education that’s infused with the Aggie Pride. At N.C. A&T, we welcome students’ big ideas for the future and help them channel these ideas into impactful careers that change the world for the better.
* General labor market and salary data are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Payscale. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience and education. N.C. A&T does not guarantee employment placement, salary level or career advancement. Additional training and experience may be necessary for leadership positions.