The Catholic University of America

M.A. in HRM Program: Federal HR Track      

The program for those pursuing an M.A. in HRM following the Federal HR Track consists of a total of 12 courses, or 36 semester credits, and requires approximately 22 months to complete. Students must earn at least a 'B' grade point average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) - both overall and on final projects completed as part of the capstone course.

Courses within the program are designed specifically to provide the knowledge and skills needed by HR professionals working in the U.S. Federal Government. The program consists of the following courses:

MBU 510 Organizational Theory and Behavior
MBU 514 Leadership Foundations (replaces former requirement, MBU 663)
MBU 543 Labor-Management Relations
MBU 566 Human Resource Development and Training
MBU 627 HR Information Systems and Communication
MBU 630 Management of HR in the Federal Government
MBU 632 Compensation and Benefits in the Federal Sector
MBU 633 Legal Environment of HR in the Federal Sector
MBU 635 Performance Management in the Federal Sector
MBU 637 Strategies and Practices in Federal Staffing
MBU 638 Strategic Human Capital Management in the Federal Sector
MBU 673
Master's Capstone: Research, Synthesis, Applications

 


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