Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Major in Business Administration (Flex Human Resource Management Concentration) | Texas State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessWritingService OrientationJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringCoordinationManagement of Personnel Resources

Knowledge

Administration and ManagementEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePersonnel and Human ResourcesAdministrativeProduction and ProcessingMathematics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningNear VisionInformation Ordering

Tasks

Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines a
Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure product
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing
Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareHuman resources softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDesktop publishing softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

10-key calculatorsComputer scannersDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital video disk DVD playersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMulti-line telephone systemsOffice inkjet printersPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentVideo projectorsWeb conferencing camerasCell phonesCredit card processing machinesDigital camerasHandtrucksHumidity test chambersMagnetic card readersPersonal digital assistants PDAPoint of sale POS systemsProfilometers

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependence

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: high13-1071.00	Human Resources Specialists	title_inference	$72,910 median$126,540 top	+6.18%	5,840
Match confidence: medium11-1021.00	General and Operations Managers	title_inference	$102,950 median	+4.41%	16,400

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

HR strategy and vision — set the organization's human resources strategic direction, aligning talent acquisition, compliance, and employee relations programs with long-term business goals.
Organizational compliance leadership — establish enterprise-wide EEO, ADA, and labor law compliance frameworks, representing the organization in regulatory audits and government inquiries.
HR policy governance — author and sponsor enterprise HR policies, ensuring consistency, legal soundness, and alignment with organizational values across all business units.
Talent management architecture — design scalable hiring and workforce planning systems that anticipate skill gaps and support organizational growth across geographies or business lines.
Executive-level employee relations — oversee resolution of high-stakes or sensitive employee relations matters involving senior leaders, legal exposure, or reputational risk.
People analytics and decision-making — leverage advanced HRIS, analytical, and reporting platforms to surface workforce insights that inform C-suite and board-level decisions.
HR team leadership and development — mentor, coach, and evaluate a team of HR specialists and generalists, building departmental capability and succession pipelines.
Stakeholder influence and negotiation — advise and influence executive leadership, legal counsel, and external partners on complex HR matters through evidence-based recommendations.
HR technology strategy — evaluate, select, and champion enterprise HR technology investments that modernize operations, enhance data integrity, and improve employee experience.
Organizational culture stewardship — champion inclusion, integrity, and employee engagement initiatives at the enterprise level, translating HR values into measurable cultural outcomes.

Course Pathway

27 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ACC 5361Accounting Analysis for Managerial Decision Making

3 cr

ECO 5316Managerial Economics

3 cr

FIN 5352Financial Management

3 cr

MGT 5313Strategic Management

3 cr

MGT 5314Organizational Behavior and Theory

3 cr

MKT 5321Marketing Management

3 cr

BLAW 5310The Employment Relationship

3 cr

MGT 5310Organizational Change Management

3 cr

MGT 5330Seminar in Human Resource Management

3 cr

MGT 5336Compensation and Benefits

3 cr

MGT 5337Organizational Staffing

3 cr

MGT 5338Human Resource Development

3 cr

MGT 5339International Human Resource Management

3 cr

ACC 3314Intermediate Accounting II

3 cr

ACC 3305Financial Accounting and Reporting

3 cr

ACC 3313Intermediate Accounting I

3 cr

ACC 4313Auditing and Internal Controls

3 cr

ACC 3308Survey of Income Tax

3 cr

ACC 5340Individual Income Tax

3 cr

ACC 3365Cost/Managerial Accounting

3 cr

ACC 5366Business Entity Taxation

3 cr

ACC 5370Internship in Accounting

3 cr

ACC 5680Internship in Accounting

6 cr

BLAW 3301Legal Environment of Business

3 cr

FIN 5322Investment Analysis

3 cr

FIN 5387Managerial Finance

3 cr

FIN 3312Business Finance

3 cr

Program Details

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