Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Management
School of Business and Technology
Human Resource Management specialization
Grow your knowledge, advance your career, improve your organization, and make a bigger impact in the
field of human resource management. Building on a comprehensive core curriculum of leadership, research, strategy, and
ethics, this PhD specialization focuses on diverse demographic and cultural perspectives, the influence of new technologies
on the workplace, and the impact of the dynamic external work environment on human resource management practices. The course
work will challenge you to gain an international, multi-disciplinary perspective, enabling you to integrate theory and
practice to address global workforce issues or to form a basis for your own research. You will expand your opportunities
for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and grow your professional network through meaningful connections with
faculty and fellow students—in your courses and at face-to-face residencies. And you will explore research and best
practices that foster an innovative workplace and attract, develop, and retain top talent in organizations. People who choose
this specialization are often pursuing faculty, leadership, or consulting positions in the field of human resources and
employee development.
Deepen your knowledge and advance your career
Residency requirements: Three 4-day weekend experiences
- Learn about the residential colloquia experience.
- In addition to your online courses, you will complete 3 residential colloquia, each of which includes a 4-day weekend experience, at specific stages in your program. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your PhD studies and beyond.
Doctoral colloquia each have 3 steps:
Step 1: Colloquium Courseroom (opens approximately 2 weeks prior to Weekend Experience)
Step 2: Weekend Experience (4-day residency)
Step 3: Colloquium CourseroomAssessment and evaluation (completed the week after the Weekend Experience)
What is the cost to attend?
The price for each colloquium is $1,495 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment), but doesn't include costs for evening meals or travel. You'll be responsible for making your hotel reservations and travel arrangements.
- Learn more about residency requirements.
- Get more detailed information and learn how the residency experiences will enrich your learning at Capella University. Speak with an enrollment counselor at 1.877.269.7780.
Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- BMGT8004 - Theory and Practice in Business Management
- BMGT7086 - Developing an Academic Writing Process
- BMGT8006 - Business Principles and Practices *
- BMGT8008 - Ethics and Leadership in Global Environments *
- BMGT8010 - Economics in Global Environments *
- BMGT8012 - Marketing Principles and Practice *
- OR
- BMGT8014 - Accounting and Finance Principles and Practice *
- OR
- BMGT8016 - Strategic Management and Practice *
- BMGT8018 - The 21st-Century Organization *
- BMGT8030 - Management Theory Creation
- BMGT8032 - Survey of Applied Research Methods *
- BMGT8034 - Quantitative Research Techniques *
- BMGT8040 - Advanced Qualitative Research *
- OR
- BMGT8042 - Applied Multivariate Modeling *
Specialization Courses
- BMGT8410 - Foundations of Human Resource Theory and Practice *
- BMGT8412 - Creating Adaptive, Innovative Workplaces *
- BMGT8414 - Attracting and Retaining Talent *
- BMGT8416 - Human Resource Practices for Developing Talent *
- BMGT8418 - Research Paradigms in Human Resource Management *
- Upon completion of all required course work:
- BMGT9919 - Comprehensive Examination *
- BMGT9920 - Dissertation Courseroom - non-credit *
- BMGT9921 - Dissertation Research 1 - 5 quarter credits *
- BMGT9922 - Dissertation Research 2 - 5 quarter credits *
- BMGT9923 - Dissertation Research 3 - 5 quarter credits *
- BMGT9924 - Dissertation Research 4 - 5 quarter credits *
Eight Elective Courses
- Choose any graduate course(s).
Review of this specialization is pending in KS, KY, ND, SC, and WA.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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