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®) in "The Competency Model for the New HR." People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or faculty positions in the field of human resources and employee development.

The residential colloquia experience

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

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HCM Scholarships

Capella has ten $5,000 scholarships available to those enrolled in one of 15 specializations in the field of human capital management at Capella. Learn more about the Human Capital Management Scholarship.

All credits listed below are quarter credits.

Core Courses

• OM8004 - Managing and Organizing People - 4 quarter credits
• OM7020 - Marketing Strategy and Practice - 4 quarter credits
• OM7040 - Accounting and Financial Management - 4 quarter credits
• OM7050 - Ethics and Social Responsibility - 4 quarter credits
• OM7080 - Statistical Research Techniques - 4 quarter credits
• OM8010 - Principles of Organization Theory and Practice - 4 quarter credits
• OM8012 - Strategy - 4 quarter credits
• OM8021 - Management Theory Creation* - 4 quarter credits
• OM8022 - Survey of Applied Research Methods* - 4 quarter credits
• OM8025 - Advanced Qualitative Research* - 4 quarter credits
• OR
• OM8026 - Applied Multivariate Modeling* - 4 quarter credits
• OR
• OM8027 - Survey Research Methodology* - 4 quarter credits
• OM8910 - Teaching Practice Seminar* - 4 quarter credits
• OR
• OM8920 - Leadership Practice Seminar* - 4 quarter credits
• OR
• OM8930 - Consulting Practice Seminar* - 4 quarter credits

Specialization Courses

• Choose five from the following courses
• OM8201 - Theories of Executive Human Resource Management - 4 quarter credits
• OM8202 - The Human Resource Executive as Strategic Partner - 4 quarter credits
• OM8203 - Perspectives and Practices in Global Human Resources Management - 4 quarter credits
• OM8204 - Legal Systems, Labor Relations, and Regulatory Practices - 4 quarter credits
• OM8205 - Knowledge Management, Human Resource Information Systems, and Internet Technologies - 4 quarter credits
• OM8206 - Human Capital Management, Acquisition, Development, and Retention - 4 quarter credits
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• Upon completion of all required course work
• OM9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* - 4 quarter credits
• 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

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