Mgmt. & Human Relations (MHR)

The last 13 months at Trevecca have been a truly enlightening and rewarding experience. I will not hesitate to recommend the program to everyone I come in contact with in the future as I believe Trevecca walks the talk and delivers what they promise.

- Renée Jones, MHR 225

Welcome to the Management and Human Relations (MHR) accelerated degree-completion program offered by the School of Business and Technology. We designed this program with the unique needs of working, professional adults in mind.

Coursework takes 13 months
Classes meet one night a week
Credit can be earned for learning received outside the college classroom
Five locations throughout Middle Tennessee
Financial aid and scholarship are available

With its focus on the key components of management, communications, human relations, and organizational behavior, the MHR program has a history of empowering adults to meet personal and professional goals. For over 20 years, the MHR program has enabled busy adults to fulfill their life-long dreams of completing their bachelor's degrees. As Middle Tennessee’s first degree-completion program developed for working adults, the MHR has produced thousands of successful graduates.

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MHR Graduation & Banquet 2012

MHR Banquet for Cohorts 223-233

We hope you'll be able to reserve this date on your calendar and make plans to attend.

The banquet will be held in the Boone Convocation Center on the campus of Trevecca Nazarene University on Saturday, April 21.

5:00 - 6:00 PM Regalia Pick-up
5:00 PM Punch Reception
6:00 PM Dinner

Dress is Sunday Church (i.e. dresses, shirts & ties).

The planning committee is seeking photos of MHR cohort groups and individuals to use in the student slideshow. If you'd like to share a compliment about the program or faculty and staff, please send those comments and any pictures to tnubanquet@gmail.com.

Graduation

Graduation will take place on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. Graduates should assemble at 8:20 Saturday morning in front of the Adams Administration Building. Be sure to indicate that you are a degree-completion graduate as there is a special location for you! Once you are in that location (beginning near the flagpole) you may stand in any order you wish, but we encourage you to stand with your cohort.

The march will begin at 8:50 A.M.

As usual, there is no additional fee for MHR students - including no graduation fee.

Graduation Announcements may be purchased from the University Bookstore located on the bottom floor of the Student Center.

Inclement Weather

In the event that the weather does not permit an outside graduation, the MHR graduation will take place at Trevecca Community Church, which is connected to the campus of Trevecca Nazarene University. You will line up in the hallway near the gymnasium.

If the weather looks threatening, announcements will be posted on the main website (http://www.trevecca.edu) on the morning of May 5.

Parking

Trevecca has 1,200 parking spaces. We anticipate that 3,000 cars will be driven to graduation. The math isn't pretty.

Handicapped areas are anticipated to be filled before 8:30 A.M. If you need handicap access, it is imperative that you arrive as early as possible.

All interior parking areas on campus are anticipated to be filled before 8:30 A.M. We will have personnel directing people to satellite parking locations. Most of these are within a two-block radius of campus, but wear comfortable shoes for walking.

How to Apply

Admissions Requirements

Age 23 or above, with work experience
Completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit (from regionally accredited institutions) which must include 30 hours in general education
An overall grade point average of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

Admissions Process

1. Complete the application.

Send the application to the MHR office. Be sure to indicate which location in Middle Tennessee you wish to attend.

2. Send in your transcripts

Contact the registrar’s office of each college or university that you’ve attended and ask them to send an official transcript to:

College of Lifelong Learning
Trevecca Nazarene University
333 Murfreesboro Pike
Nashville TN 37210

You may also complete this transcript request form and fax or mail it to the registrar of your former schools.

3. Schedule an admissions meeting

As soon as your application and transcripts arrive, an MHR representative will contact you to set up an admissions meeting. That person will walk you through the program and answer any questions you have.

4. Submit your immunization records

Tennessee state law requires all colleges and universities to obtain immunization information from students. The required information is dependent upon a student’s date of birth and academic classification as a student. Read the instructions for submitting immunization records here. Records can be faxed to (615)248-7797 or mailed to:

Tina Fish
Trevecca Clinic
333 Murfreesboro Pike
Nashville TN 37210

5. You’re done!

We'll take care of the rest. Once everything is in order, we’ll extend to you a formal invitation to join our program!

Tuition & Financial Aid

The first stage in applying for financial aid is to fill out a government FAFSA form (Trevecca FAFSA Code: 003526). Once the FAFSA has been submitted it normally takes 4-7 business days for Trevecca to receive financial aid information from the government. After 4-7 business days students should contact the financial aid office at 615-248-1242 or financial_aid@trevecca.edu with all of their financial aid questions.

Below is a list of fees and tuition for the MHR Program.

Tuition*

$507 per credit hour
$19,266 for the program
Semester I (12 hours) - $6,084
Semester II (12 hours) - $6,084
Semester III (14 hours) - $7,098

This cost includes books and all fees.

*All tuition rates, charges, and fees are for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Elective Tuition Rates*

Electives vary in tuition from $861 per course to $1148 per course. These rates do not include books.

Fees*

Admission Fee $100 (non-refundable and non-transferable) – applied to first semester’s tuition.

Payment Schedule

Tuition is paid by semester and is due before the first night of each semester. Payments can be mailed to:

Trevecca Nazarene University
Attn: Accounting Office
333 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37210

To pay by VISA or MasterCard, call the cashier at (615) 248-1318.

Prior Learning Credit*

$0-$60 per hour (average is $50 per hour)

Course Descriptions

Semester I

MHR 3110 Personal Leadership Development (7 Weeks—3 semester hours)
In this course students, as adult learners, are provided with an opportunity to develop intrapersonal leadership qualities, a necessary prerequisite to leading and serving others. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is used to help learners understand personality differences, leadership styles, and learning styles and how to use that information in their new role as a student and in their personal and professional lives. Learners will recognize how to connect their styles and strengths to key leadership practices that personify servant leadership, an outcome that will facilitate a personal sense of calling and vocation in their lives.

MHR 3200 Information Literacy and Research Writing (7 Weeks—3 semester hours)
In this course students will receive an introduction to strategies for academic success within the TNU adult learning model. Topics will include oral and written communication, strategies for locating and evaluating appropriate resource materials, critical thinking, proper APA citation and bibliography style use, and tools for collaborative learning.

MHR 3065 Business Application of Computing Technologies (7 weeks—3 semester hours)
In this course students will be introduced to the computing technologies used to solve business problems. The purpose is to provide experience with computer tools that can be used to support various aspects of business such as communication, presentation, marketing, sales, and accounting as well as business decision making.

MHR 4520 Project Thesis, Part I (3 semester hours)
In this course students will develop a project thesis, which is an applied research project that examines a problem in the student’s workplace or other organization. The student defines the problem and writes the first two chapters of the thesis in semester one.

Semester II

MHR 3030 Group and Organizational Behavior (7 Weeks—3 semester hours)
In this course students will study group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on decision making and productive group management in order for students to determine which tasks are best handled by groups or individuals.

MHR 3040 Statistical Methods and Research (7 Weeks—3 semester hours)
In this course students will study problem analysis and evaluation techniques. Students are shown methods for defining, researching, analyzing, and evaluating a problem requiring solution within their work or a vocational environment. Specific statistical information covered in the course includes developing and measuring objectives, collecting data, working with significance levels, analyzing variance, and constructing questionnaires.

MHR 3005 Biblical Perspectives on Management (7 Weeks—3 semester hours)
In this course students will study scripture as the basis for personal faith in Jesus Christ; which informs one’s practice at home, at work, and in the community at large. It is designed to foster a knowledge and understanding of the Bible in relation to management and servant leadership in organizational settings. This is a reflection of TNU’s commitment, as a Christian liberal arts college, to nurture an appreciation for Scripture.

MHR 4521 Project Thesis, Part II (3 semester hours)
In this course students will continue their research and practical implementation of the project thesis. Students write chapters 3-5 and give their first oral presentation in Semester II.

Semester III

MHR 3010 Effective Interpersonal Relations (7 Weeks—3 semester hours)
In this course students will investigate communication and relationships in a productive work environment. Effectiveness in personal and social relationships is also covered through readings and exercises reviewing nonverbal communication, constructive feedback, dealing with anger and resolving conflict. Students develop a model for effective relationships. Students are also given instruction in public speaking in preparation for their first Project Thesis oral presentation.

MHR 4420 Human Resources Management (7 Weeks—3 semester hours)
In this course students will analyze the policies and procedures of business regarding the recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, development, and compensation of employees. Special attention is given to Equal Employment Opportunity.

MHR 4510 Ethics: Personal and Social (7 Weeks—3 semester hours)
In this capstone course students will formulates a philosophy of life, providing a foundation for such concerns as ethics in business, accountability in government, respect for human rights, and a responsible lifestyle in the contemporary world. Ethical theories and personal values are examined through readings, analysis of the workplace, international relations, and classroom discussion.

MHR 4430 Principles of Management and Supervision (7 Weeks—3 semester hours)
In this course students will examine research-based management and leadership principles in this comprehensive capstone course. Students are asked to analyze and synthesize concepts and skills to which they have been exposed throughout the MHR program. Students examine motivational theories, the situational leadership theory, and servant leadership principles in relation to their application in organizational settings and in light of a Christian worldview. The course concludes with students articulating their personal philosophy of management and leadership through a comprehensive final assessment.

MHR 4522 Project Thesis, Part III (2 semester hours)
In this course students will complete the project thesis and give an oral presentation to the instructor, class, site contacts, and guests.

Who is the program for?

The MHR Program was designed with working, professional adult students in mind. If you want to complete your bachelor’s degree, advance your career, fulfill a dream, invest in your family, develop your leadership skills, change directions, or start a new dream, this degree is for you.

Careers

MHR students come from many different corporate backgrounds from UPS to Advantage Staffing to Veteran’s Affairs. The MHR degree is an asset to any career field that involves working with other people!

The MHR Program is designed to enhance a working student’s experience base. Many students earn a promotion within their organization. The degree prepares you for advancement to supervisor, team leader, and mid-level to upper-level management.

Some of the occupations the MHR degree prepares students for include:

Insurance
Banking
Manufacturing
Food service
Consulting
Human resources
Sales
Customer service
Health services
Telecommunications

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