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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management

School of Business and Technology

Human Resource Management specialization

Explore and challenge the latest thinking of expert human resource theorists while conducting your own doctoral research to advance the field of human resources. This Human Resource Management PhD specialization is designed to prepare you to lead, consult, or teach in the field of human resources within a complex and global business environment. You will explore and create practical solutions to real-world problems, and prepare yourself to think beyond traditional business boundaries to become a strategic business partner in leading and managing your organization's human assets. Capella's curriculum is mapped to the competencies identified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®). People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or faculty positions in the field of human resources and employee development.

Residential colloquia

As a PhD learner, you will attend three five-day residential colloquia at specific stages in your program. Learn about the residential colloquia experience.

Top Five SHRM Learning System® Providers

Capella was named one of the Top Five online SHRM Learning System® providers in 2006 and 2008 by the Society for Human Resource Management.

Learn more about Capella's PHR/SPHR prep course.

Apply now for 1 of ten $5,000 scholarships

Scholarship will be offered to those studying 1 of 19 specializations in the field of Human Capital Management. Learn more.

Total Program: 120 quarter credits
Up to 48 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
Next Start Date: August 3, 2009
Quarter - Coursework: $4,485
Quarter - Comps/Diss: $3,945

78% of our learners receive aid.

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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • OM8004 - Managing and Organizing People
  • OM7020 - Marketing Strategy and Practice
  • OM7040 - Accounting and Financial Management
  • OM7050 - Ethics and Social Responsibility
  • OM7080 - Statistical Research Techniques
  • OM8010 - Principles of Organization Theory and Practice
  • OM8012 - Strategy
  • OM8021 - Management Theory Creation*
  • OM8022 - Survey of Applied Research Methods*
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  • OM8025 - Advanced Qualitative Research* OR
  • OM8026 - Applied Multivariate Modeling* OR
  • OM8027 - Survey Research Methodology* OR
  • PHB8024 - Advanced Research: Mixed-Methods Research Designs*
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  • OM8910 - Teaching Practice Seminar* OR
  • OM8920 - Leadership Practice Seminar* OR
  • OM8930 - Consulting Practice Seminar*

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • Choose five from the following courses:
  • OM8201 - Theories of Executive Human Resource Management
  • OM8202 - The Human Resource Executive as Strategic Partner
  • OM8203 - Perspectives and Practices in Global Human Resource Management
  • OM8204 - Legal Systems, Labor Relations, and Regulatory Practices
  • OM8205 - Knowledge Management, Human Resource Information Systems, and Internet Technologies
  • OM8206 - Human Capital Management, Acquisition, Development, and Retention
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  • Upon completion of all required course work
  • OM9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination*
  • OM9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
  • OM9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
  • OM9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
  • OM9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
  • OM9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits

Eight Elective Courses

  • Choose any graduate courses.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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