Department of Management

404 Business and Public Management Center
50 Sharpless Street
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-2304
Department of Management
Dr. Zhu, Chairperson
Dr. Ndanga, Assistant Chairperson
Dr. Bozeman, Graduate Coordinator

The primary objective of the Department of Management is to provide students with the skills required to manage business and public organizations effectively.

To accomplish this objective, the faculty of the Department of Management will strive:

To increase the student's ability to reason analytically and critically and enhance information literacy
To increase the student's awareness of the concepts and terms used in current managerial practice
To increase the student's awareness of the international dimension of business
To increase the student's skills in written and verbal communication
To increase the student's ability to use quantitative methods and technology to analyze a business problem
To give the student experience in working productively as part of a team
To increase the student's ability to analyze ethical issues in business

Program of Study

M.S. in Human Resource Management

West Chester University's 30-credit, 100%-online Master of Science in Human Resource Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and aligned with the curriculum standards developed by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The degree prepares individuals to advance within the human resource profession at the highest levels. It trains students in all facets of human resource management across industries and organizational types. The curriculum focuses on the development of core competencies in the areas of: compensation and benefits; employee and labor relations; ethics; global human resources; human resource metrics; leadership and change management; and workforce planning.

Most M.S. students pursue the degree on a part-time basis while continuing to work full-time. For that reason, the curriculum is offered entirely online in a seven-week format. The program is ideal for human resource professionals looking to advance in their careers, or for managers who need to acquire skills to address human resource issues within their organization.

Master's Program

M.S. in Human Resource Management

Certificate

Human Resource Management

All applicants to one of West Chester University’s graduate programs will be held to the graduate admissions requirements. When applicable, additional requirements for admission into specific department program(s) may be listed below.

Admissions Policy for the M.S. in Human Resource Management

Application Requirements

A complete application to the Master of Science in Human Resource Management program and Human Resource Management Certificate program consists of the following items:

All official undergraduate transcripts, and any official graduate transcripts
A detailed, professional essay that addresses the applicant's career plans, and the applicant's professional and academic background in the human resource management
A current resume that addresses the applicant’s relevant professional and academic background
Two letters of recommendation. At least one of the letters of recommendation must be from a professional supervisor or colleague. The program will accept a professor's recommendation in some circumstances.

General Admission

Successful full admission applicants meet the following criteria. Admissions decisions are made after reviewing the totality of the applicant’s file. The criteria are:

Hold a bachelor's degree or above in any major/field from an accredited institution
A 3.0 GPA from the highest previous degree earned
A minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience is required. Students without sufficient professional experience will be required to complete an HR internship as one of their electives.

Provisional Admission

Provisional admission is available to applicants at the discretion of the MS Program Coordinator after a complete review of the applicant’s file. Provisional admission will be considered if the applicant can demonstrate substantial, but not complete, satisfaction of the requirements for full admission, and if the applicant can demonstrate the strong potential for successful completion of the program.

All graduate students are held to the academic policies and procedures outlined in the graduate catalog. Students are encouraged to review departmental handbooks for program tips, suggested course sequences, and explanations of procedures. When applicable, additional policies for specific department programs may be listed below.

Professors

Gerard A. Callanan (2001)

B.A., Temple University; M.B.A., La Salle University; Ph.D., Drexel University

Susan Fiorentino (2013)

B.A., West Chester University; M.A., J.D., Villanova University

Brian Halsey (2010)

Coordinator, MBA Program

B.A., Shippensburg University; J.D., Widener University School of Law; LL.M., Villanova University School of Law

Guohua Jiang (2013)

B.S., Hebei University of Economics and Business; M.S., University of Reading (UK); Ph.D., Temple University

Matthew I. Shea (2012)

Minor Coordinator, Management

B.A., Connecticut College; M.H.A., M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., Temple University

Sandra M. Tomkowicz (1993)

Director, Pre-Law Program

Minor Coordinator, Management

B.S., La Salle University; J.D., University of Pennsylvania

Ma Ga (mark) Yang (2013)

Minor Coordinator, Management

B.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; M.B.A., Ph.D., The University of Toledo

Xiaowei Zhu (2006)

Chairperson, Management

B.S., Beijing Union University; M.A., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Monica Zimmerman (2008)

Minor Coordinator, Management

B.S., Messiah College; M.B.A., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Temple University

Associate Professors

Jennifer R. Bozeman (2016)

Graduate Coordinator, Management

Minor Coordinator, Management

B.A., University of Winnipeg; M.B.A., Drexel University; Ph.D., University of Manitoba

Johnna Capitano (2016)

B.S., Ph.D., Drexel University; M.B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Kelly Fisher (2014)

B.S., Excelsior College; M.B.A., University of North Florida; Ph.D., Monash University

Li Lu (2016)

Co-Director, Business Analytics Program

B.A., Peking University; M.S., Cornell University; Ph.D., University of Southern California

Leah Z.b. Ndanga (2018)

Assistant Chairperson, Management

B.S., University of Fort Hare; M.S., University of Pretoria; M.S., Purdue University; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst

David Perri (2005)

B.A., College of the Holy Cross; M.A., Pennsylvania State University

Phuoc Pham (2018)

B.A., Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology; M.B.A., Murray State University

Paul F. Rotenberry (2005)

B.A., Widener University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Akron; SHRM-SCP, The Society for Human Resource Management

Qi Zou (2019)

B.A., Beijing Information Science & Technology University; M.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Parkside; Ph.D., University of Toledo

Assistant Professors

Yoonhee Kim (2024)

B.S., M.S., Ewha Womans University; Ph.D., Drexel University

Blythe L. Rosikiewicz (2019)

B.S., Cornell University; M.B.A., Loyola University Maryland; Ph.D., Drexel University

HRM

HRM 599. Human Resource Management Transfer Credits (Graduate). 3-9 Credits.

Transfer Credits

Repeatable for credit.

HRM 601. Components of Effective Leadership. 3 Credits.

An introductory course that examines management theory and its relationship to human resource functions. Traces the development of management and organization principles and theories, with an emphasis on applying them to human resource issues. Topics covered include leadership and motivation, attitudes, selection, performance appraisal, and individual and group decision-making.

HRM 601 Prerequisite: Student must major in Human Resource Management.