Move from HR Practitioner to Business Leader
The best leaders know people, and you’re ready to become an HR-informed manager who knows how to drive organizational success.
The online Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Human Resource Management (HRM) concentration at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University prepares you to lead in business, with knowledge in essential areas such as workforce development, artificial intelligence’s (AI) impact on workforce strategy, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and HR management strategy.
Are you ready to broaden your business mindset? Complete your MBA with an HRM concentration 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
Tuition and Fees
$567 per credit hour*
*$887 for out-of-state students; tuition subject to change
No additional fees
Financial assistance and payment plans available
In N.C. A&T online programs, we strive to deliver high-quality education that’s financially accessible. At just $567 per credit hour for in-state students and $887 per credit hour for out-of-state students, our online MBA, Human Resource Management concentration allows you to advance your business career at an affordable price. Grants and scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Why Choose N.C. A&T?
Globally Recognized Leadership Preparation
The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics is dual-accredited by AACSB in business and accounting — a distinction held by only 2% of business schools globally — and prepares students to excel in management roles across a broad spectrum of industries.
Aligned With Industry Standards
The MBA’s courses in HRM are certified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s premier and largest HR organization.
Top-Ranked MBA for Today’s Top Leaders
N.C. A&T’s MBA is a Top-50 Best Online MBA Program, according to U.S. News & World Report. It also ranks in the top 10% of MBA programs nationwide, according to Poets&Quants.
Career-Focused Learning
Online programs at N.C. A&T emphasize career readiness through industry-aligned courses and professional development events, including a widely attended campus career fair that’s open to online learners.
Innovative Learning Environment
N.C. A&T is nationally recognized for its innovative approach to education — No. 25 on the U.S. News & World Report Most Innovative Schools rankings.
Celebrated University Culture
N.C. A&T and generations of Aggies have made incredible achievements despite historical, systemic challenges. In celebration of everything the N.C. A&T community has accomplished, each year, students, alumni and Aggie supporters from across the U.S. take part in a weeklong, epic campus tradition known as the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth.”
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Accessible Excellence, Designed for HR Professionals
The program is 100% online, asynchronous and delivered in eight-week terms, so you can complete your MBA, Human Resource Management in as little as two years and advance to your next role.
Students engage in case studies and consulting projects with real organizations, preparing them for employment in top organizations such as International Paper, John Deere, AT&T, Volvo, Shell, KPMG and Dell, with a 90% job placement rate upon graduation and average starting salaries in the six figures.
What You Need for Admission
The minimum requirements for admission are as follows:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, 3.0 minimum GPA
- Completed and signed Graduate College Application for admission
- Official college transcripts from all higher education institutions
- Two letters of recommendation
- A writing sample (response to a writing prompt)
- A current résumé
- A GMAT or GRE score will be considered (if the applicant has an undergraduate GPA of 3.30 or higher, the GMAT or GRE is waived)
- TOEFL score, IELTS scores or other proof of English language proficiency (required of all international applicants)
- Students claiming in-state residence must submit the residence form
Join the Next Class of Aggies
The next term starts soon. Learn how N.C. A&T’s flexible online programs can help you move forward with the same excellence and pride that define our community.
