New Walden specialization for those who teach adults
Do you teach at a community college or provide training for adults in a school district or corporate setting?
Walden’s new Ed.D. specialization in Higher Education and Adult Learning was designed to help you meet your professional goals.
Human Resource Management
Through a specialization in Human Resource Management, you will develop a deeper awareness of leadership styles and how they impact individuals and teams. Learn the tools needed to lead a high functioning team and be prepared to counsel senior management on key personnel issues.
Completion Requirements
- 36 semester credit hours
- Foundation and core courses (24 sem. cr.)
- Specialized courses (8 sem. cr.)
- Capstone courses (4 sem. cr.)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Estimated time to completion: 22 months, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
The courses are delivered in a prescribed sequence. Each 16-week semester, except for the first and last semester, includes two consecutive 8-week courses.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Semester 1 | ||
| MMBA 6500 | Success Strategies in the Online Environment | 1.5 |
| MMBA 6505 | Jump-Start Your Future in the Borderless World | 1.5 |
| MMBA 6510 | Leading People | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MMBA 6520 | Business Operations in the U.S. and Abroad | 3 |
| MMBA 6530 | Marketing | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| MMBA 6540 | Innovation and Technology | 3 |
| MMBA 6550 | Accounting for Business Management | 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MMBA 6560 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MMBA 6570 | Business Strategy for Competitive Advantage | 3 |
| Semester 5 | ||
| MMBA 6600 | Applications in Human Resource Management* | 4 |
| MMBA 6601 | Advanced Human Resource Management* | 4 |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MMBA 6780 | Capstone: Becoming a World-Class Manager | 4 |
*Walden recognizes the professional development efforts you’ve already made. By applying your PHR/SPHR/GPHR certification toward your M.B.A., you can save time and money when earning your degree. Speak to your enrollment advisor for details.
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Choose the university that was identified No. 4 among the largest online graduate management programs by enrollment, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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