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More than a degree ...

an experience

HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITYSchool of Business

MS-HRMHBU

Master of science in HuMan resources ManageMent

MS-HRM

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Graduate Business ProGrams

dean’s messaGe

The School of Business at Houston Baptist University offers five graduate degrees: the MBA,

the MS in Human Resources Management, the MS in Management, the Master of International

Business, and the Master of Accounting. Although each of these programs stands alone and is

well recognized in the Houston business community, the programs complement each other. This

blending of career experience, technical ability, global experience, and leadership styles enriches

the discussion and provides perspectives few textbooks can capture.

All of the University’s graduate business programs are designed to attract individuals who

are prepared to make the sacrifices necessary to reach their career goals. These individuals set

high standards for themselves, and they understand the value of a graduate degree.

At HBU, we believe real success requires much more than just technical knowledge. We focus on ethics, values,

leadership, globalization and innovation. This is reflected in every course in each of our programs. Long-term success in

the business world is built on a solid foundation of trust, integrity and critical thinking; therefore, we strive to provide

an education as well as an experience that will serve our students throughout their careers.

I invite you to take a closer look at the HBU graduate programs. I will be pleased to discuss any aspect of the

graduate business degrees with you.

Dr. Mohan Kuruvilla, CPA, PhDDeanSchool of [email protected]

Visit the CamPus, tour the FaCilities, meet the staFF

The best way to learn about HBU’s graduate business programs is to visit the campus, tour the facilities, and meet

our staff. We would be pleased to meet with you. Please e-mail or call the individuals listed below with any questions.

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Danya Wilde, Director

Graduate Admissions

[email protected]

281-649-3249

Laurel Motal

Graduate Student Services Coordinator

[email protected]

281-649-3306

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What sets us aPart?

• The course work is challenging—our curriculum

pushes you to reach your greatest potential.

• The faculty has practical, real-world experience that

allows for a more applications-based classroom.

• HBU is ideally located off Highway 59 and close to

the Sam Houston Tollway, and is easily accessible

from anywhere in the Houston area, just minutes

from the Galleria.

• The evening classes allow you to pursue your degree

while maintaining your career and caring for your

family.

• Youcancompletetheprogramintwoyearsbydedicatingtwoeveningsaweek.

• The program includes the option of a travel course,

at no additional cost. To give you a valuable

perspective on global business we include an

international trip as part of your curriculum.

• Fellow students are bright, upwardly mobile

professionals, creating plenty of rich exchange in

the classroom.

• We work hard to help you succeed, not only in the

classroom but in your career and your personal life.

We know that you have many choices when selecting a graduate program, and we know that the program has to

be the right fit for you. Below are some of HBU’s MS-HRM program highlights in which we take great pride. Take a

look and see if our MS-HRM program is right for you.

MS-HRM Student PRofile:

Average age: 32

Average years work experience: 6

Male: 16%

Female: 84%

White: 32%

Black Non-Hispanic: 43%

Asian: 4%

Hispanic: 21%

Think about what makes Fortune 500 companies

successful: their employees and leaders. The same applies

to any graduate program; the students and faculty of

HBU’s MS-HRM program are its greatest assets. HBU’s

MS-HRM students are sharp, ambitious professionals

from a variety of fields who work for Houston’s leading

companies. HBU’s graduate business students have

worked an average of six years and therefore bring

insight and experience to classroom discussions, case

studies, and research projects. These students enrich the

classroom environment and provide excellent networking

opportunities for their classmates.

students

“In today’s knowledge-based economy, it is increasingly important that human resources practitioners plan strategically, and Houston Baptist University prepares students for just that. The Masters of Science in Human Resource Management builds strategic HR thinking on a foundation of business fundamentals, readying students for the complex interplay of labor law, shareholder demands and corporate values. No competitive program better fills this niche.” Amanda Peccora MS-HRM ’11Human Resource DirectorIndustrial Info Resources

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A vital aspect of HBU’s graduate programs is the guest experts who visit campus each year. These individuals share

their experiences and discuss their solutions, ideas and new developments. Each year the School of Business hosts the

Brown Distinguished Lecture and the Prince-Chavanne Christian Ethics Lecture. Listed here are some of the guest

lecturers who have addressed our students.

Guest exPerts

Mr. Joel V. StaffChairman and CEOReliant Energy, Inc.

Mr. Dan T. CathyPresident and COOChick-fil-A

Mr. Drayton McLaneChairman and CEOHouston Astros Baseball ClubChairman of McLane Group

Mr. Larry KellnerChairman and CEOContinental Airlines

Mr. James T. HackettChairman, President and CEOAnadarko Petroleum Corporation

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the World is our Classroom

INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT

Management of Global HR (MGMT 6378) includes a 10-day foreign residency. It begins with a classroom

experience, which emphasizes international business issues, adapting to national cultures, and a preliminary study of

companies on the itinerary for the selected destination. Classroom learning is combined with travel experience.

If a student selects the trip, airfare and hotel costs are covered.

Pharmaxis, Australia

RECENT TRAVEL ITINERARIES INCLUDE:

China

India

Australia

PROPOSED TRAVEL:

India (2011)

“The aspect of the HBU graduate programs that sets them apart from others is the international trip. This gives us the opportunity to travel with our classmates and experience business environments outside of the US. The experience provides firsthand exposure to challenges and opportunities of international business.”

Jennifer Allen, MBA ’09Quaker Oats – PepsiCo

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master oF sCienCe in human resourCes manaGement

The MS-HRM curriculum provides students with a strategic business perspective. Students gain an understanding

of the core processes of business organizations, the ability to effectively apply the theory and principles of

contemporary human resources management for improving individual and organizational performance, and a

grounding in the ethical considerations relevant to the business decisions HR professionals are asked to make.

The MS in Human Resources Management offers a global view of the HRM function and helps students

appreciate the impact that HR changes can have on the organization. The curriculum and course content continue

to evolve to provide students with the latest and most valuable knowledge and skills needed by high performing HR

professionals.

The MS-HRM program is cohort based. A new class of students will be admitted each fall semester and will advance

through the program together, taking the same courses on the same schedule. Each cohort attends classes on either a

Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule. Classes are delivered in the evenings from 6:00 to 10:00 pm.

YEAR ONE

YEAR TWO

• Evening Courses - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

• All courses will meet on a Mon./Wed. or a Tues./Thurs. schedule.

• 10-week courses meet one night per week for 10 weeks.

• 5-week courses meet two nights per week for 5 weeks.

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admission

Phase i:• Submit an application for admission. You may

apply online at www.hbu.edu/HRM-apply.

• Submit Official Transcripts. Transcripts should be sent directly to HBU from each college or university attended for both undergraduate and graduate-level coursework.

• Submit Three Letters of Professional Recommendation. Recommenders should submit the completed forms directly to the Graduate School via mail, fax, or email the forms to [email protected].

• Provide a Current Resume. Mail resume to the Graduate School or email your resume to [email protected].

Admision to the MS-HRM program is completed in two phases:

Phase ii:• A personal interview with the Selection Committee

will be arranged.

All supporting documents should be mailed to:The Graduate SchoolHouston Baptist University7502 Fondren RoadHouston, TX 77074-3298

“The experience of attaining my master's degree at HBU was extremely worthwhile and very applicable to my job. Many of the projects and assignments I was able to take back and use in the workplace. My education has made a significant difference in the level of my performance, my promotability, and my salary! In addition to all of that, I made friends for a lifetime.”

Marilyn Kennedy, PHR, MS-HRM ’05VP and Director of Organization DevelopmentSterling Bank

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international aPPliCantsInternational students interested in applying to the

graduate programs will also need to provide

1. Foreign Transcript Evaluation,

2. TOEFL/IELTS, in addition to the following

immigration documents:

For F-1 students transferring from a US institution:

• Copy of valid passport with issue and expiration date

• Copy of Visa

• Copy of I-94 (front and back)

• Copy of I-20

• Foreign Student Advisor’s Report

• Financial Affidavit with supporting documents

For F-1 seeking students:


• Financial affidavit with supporting documents

For other International Visas


• Copy of Visa

• Copy of I-94 (front and back)

Additional information regarding international

requirements, deadlines and forms are available at

www.hbu.edu/international.

tuition & FeesTuition rates are guaranteed for two years from the term

the student begins the program.

MS-HRM Program: $ 39,000

16 courses, 48 semester hours

FinanCial assistanCeMerit scholarships and student loans are available to

students admitted to the MS-HRM program. Apply

online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The HBU code is: 003576.

If you have questions, please contact the HBU Financial

Services Office at 281-649-3471 or

[email protected].

In addition, many companies offer tuition reimbursement

to employees enrolled in a graduate business program.

Consult your human resources department for more

information.

deadlineTo be considered, an application file must be completed and fully supported

by appropriate credentials.

APPLYONLINE

www.hbu.edu/HRM-Apply

N E W S T U D E N T A D M I S S I O N S C A L E N D A R

TERM APPLICATION DEADLINE* CLASSES BEGIN

Fall 2011 April 1, 2011 August 22, 2011

* International applicants visit www.hbu.edu/MBA

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Air Products & Chemicals

Aldine ISD

Baker Hughes, Inc.

BP Products North America

Chevron Corporation

DataCert, Inc.

DSW

Dynegy Inc.

Employee Benefit Solutions

EOG Resources

ExxonMobil

First Community Credit Union

FMC Technologies

Goodman Manufacturing

Hercules Offshore, Inc.

Home Depot

Houston Baptist University

Industrial Info Resources

Invesco

ION Geophysical Corporation

Johnson Controls

Kraft Foods

Kindred Hospital Houston Northwest

Marathon Oil

Memorial Hermann

Methodist Hospital

National Oilwell Varco

NorthStar Memorial Group

Object Reservoir, Inc.

Piping and Equipment, Inc.

S & S Professional Services

Science Applications International Corp.

Settlement Facility Dow Corning Trust

Shell Oil Company

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Stewart Title Guaranty

Target Corporation

Texas Children’s Hospital

Union Pacific Railroad

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Wells Fargo

orGanizations

This list is a sampling of companies represented by our current students of the HBU MS-Human Resources Management program.

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For more inFormation ...attend a Graduate Business inFormation reCePtion

Whether you plan to attend graduate school to advance your career or enter the field of business, you can explore

your options at HBU by attending one of our Graduate Business Information Receptions. Receptions are held several

times throughout the year. Register to attend an upcoming event at www.hbu.edu/HRM.

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