McKendree's Human Resources MBA Program Ranks Among Most Affordable
(RADCLIFF, Ky., November 30, 2015) - McKendree University has been ranked among the
most affordable human resources master’s in business administration (MBA) degree programs
by Human Resources MBA. This ranking was created using the National Center for Education
Statistics' College Navigator database. From more than 100 schools offering advanced
HR-related degrees, the 50 most affordable accredited programs were selected based
on graduate tuition. McKendree was ranked 22nd.
The Human Resource Management Concentration MBA is available at McKendree’s Radcliff,
Ky. campus. It focuses on the knowledge, analytical skills, and leadership abilities
needed for senior-level HR jobs. The 36-credit curriculum has been formally aligned
with the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) guidelines to equip graduates
for human resources certification.
“McKendree’s MBA program has a tradition of being recognized for both quality and
affordability," said Dr. Roxanne Beard, director of the university’s MBA program and
associate professor of organization behavior and leadership. “Nationwide, the need
for human resource professionals continues to grow, as there are more positions available
than we have trained professionals. Because our curriculum is built on the SHRM Assurance
of Learning criteria, employers know our graduates are well prepared to step in and
lead this important function.”
Serving Kentucky students for over 40 years, McKendree University’s Louisville and
Radcliff campuses offer an associate degree in business administration and bachelor’s
degrees in business administration, marketing, accounting, management and human resources;
computer information systems, information technology and nursing. The master’s program
includes degrees in business administration, dual MBA-MSN, nursing management, nursing
education and nursing palliative care.
Developed for the working professional and military members, classes are offered in
accelerated four and six-week blended in-class and online formats.
Human Resources MBA is the premiere online resource guide for exploring and choosing
the best human resources degree programs. The site’s mission is to provide the latest
expert information about human resources degrees available on campus and online across
the U.S., including easy-to-read state listings of human resources degree programs
that have been aligned with the curriculum standards of the Society for Human Resource
Management (SHRM). The site features articles, TED talks, professional development
activities, blogs, scholarships, website links, and FAQs to help one break into a
human resources management career.
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