Coursework
Course Requirements
| Core Courses | 30 units | |
|---|---|---|
| BUSI 516 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BUSI 529 | Ethics in a Changing Organizational Environment | 3 |
| HROD 500 | Foundations of Human Resource Development | 3 |
| HROD 512 | Employee Development | 3 |
| HROD 515 | Applied Research and Analysis | 3 |
| HROD 517 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HROD 521 | Organizational Development and Change | 3 |
| HROD 550 | Instructional Design and Training Methods | 3 |
| HROD 561 | Group Dynamics and Conflict Management | 3 |
| HROD 581 | Corporate and Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| Electives | 6 units | |
|---|---|---|
| Select two (2) of the following: | ||
| BUSI 528 | Consulting for Organizations | 3 |
| BUSI 598 | Executive Seminar | 1 |
| HROD 501 | Organizational Design and the Psychology of Work Behavior | 3 |
| HROD 520 | Career Development Systems | 3 |
| HROD 540 | Diversity for Strategic Advantage | 3 |
| HROD 570 | Organizational Performance Improvement | 3 |
| HROD 599 | Readings in Human and Organizational Development | 1-3 |
| Total | 36 units | |
*All core courses may be taken in any order except HROD 500. This course must be taken near the beginning of the program.
Graduation
To graduate, students must complete the required units with a grade-point average of at least 3.0 within five years of matriculation. This includes completing all required courses with a C- or above. All courses taken within SBM and used for a student’s MAM or MBA candidacy must be taken for a letter grade, except courses offered only on a Pass/Fail (P/F) basis.
Academic Honors
Preceding each commencement, the School of Business and Management holds a commissioning ceremony for the graduating students and their families. At each commissioning, the graduate faculty may honor a single graduate with the distinction of Outstanding Graduate. The award is primarily based on academic achievement, but when a secondary factor is needed to make a selection, the committee determines which of the outstanding candidates contributed most to the APU School of Business and Management learning community.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the program cost?
The tuition is per unit. Including 36 units of coursework, book costs, and graduation fees, the total cost for the program is $22,500 for 2009-10.
How long is a semester?
The School of Business and Management graduate programs run on nine-week terms.
How many units do I take each term?
To be classified as a full-time graduate student, one must be enrolled in at least nine units during each of the two nine-week semesters (e.g., Fall I and Fall II or Spring I and Spring II). Students can take from one to three classes per quarter.
How many hours does each class session require?
Fall and spring classes meet once a week for 4 hours and 5 minutes (including a break). Summer classes meet twice a week for 4 hours.
How many evenings per week do I attend classes?
Students generally attend class one to two nights per week, depending on the number of classes in which they are enrolled.
How soon can I finish this program?
This program can be completed between 1 and 5 years. Most students complete
the program in 12-30 months.
