HUMAN & ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (HOP)
Why Vanderbilt?
As one of the most highly regarded MBA Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) programs in the country, Owen offers a greater number and variety of courses than the majority of business schools. Unlike typical HR programs, the HOP program at Owen prepares you to sit at the strategy table, helping a company implement business tactics. Graduates traditionally secure excellent employment early on due to high demand for MBAs with human capital skills.
Curriculum Focus
Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) Concentration
Hours Required: 12
A very flexible concentration with only two required HOP courses which allows you to customize the curriculum to your unique needs.
Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) Specialization
Hours Required: 20
A more structured, intense and focused version of the HOP concentration which provides a foundation of knowledge and practice for MBA students targeting careers in Human Capital Consulting or Corporate Human Resource Management.
Career Opportunities
MBA HOP careers include Human Resources Management and Human Capital Consulting.
Selected Companies That Hired Owen Students - HOP
| Amgen | GE (General Electric) | Nissan |
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch |
HP (Hewlett-Packard) |
Procter & Gamble |
| Capgemini | Mars Pet Care | Sears Holding Company |
| Deloitte | Microsoft |
Faculty
 Bruce BarryBrownlee O. Currey, Jr., Professor of Management Professor of Sociology |
 Richard DaftBrownlee O. Currey, Jr., Professor of Management |
 Rangaraj RamanujamAssociate Professor of Management |
 Ray FriedmanBrownlee O. Currey Professor of Management |
 Bart VictorCal Turner Professor of Moral Leadership |
 Timothy VogusAssistant Professor of Management |
Resume-Building Activities
Human & Organizational Performance Association (HOPA)
The mission of HOPA is to foster and support the professional development of prospective, current and alumni members of the HOP concentration. HOPA is an official student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest association devoted to human resource management. HOPA works to strengthen the HOP discipline at Owen through career-oriented programming support for admissions, curriculum building and alumni relations.
Human Capital Case Competition
Owen HOP students created this unique competition that challenges MBA student teams from across the country to analyze real human capital challenges and recommend solutions. Ideas are judged by a panel of industry executives, including leaders from Deloitte, who sponsor the competition.
More Resume-Building Activities
100% Owen
A student group that organizes community service activities in the Nashville community.
Leadership Coach
Build your leadership skills and share your knowledge with first-year MBAs.
Owen Consulting Club (OCC)
The OCC helps students prepare for and excel in the competitive consulting industry.
Owen Student Government Association (OSGA)
OSGA helps to shape school policies and strengthen Owen’s sense of community.
Meet Students & Alumni
TJ Ashaye
Vanderbilt MBA 2010
Human Resources Leadership Program Intern, GE (General Electric)
“Owen offered me the support to change my future, and I have advanced both my career in HR and my global mindset.”
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Erica Clements
Vanderbilt MBA 2010
Summer Associate, Deloitte
“Come to Owen to transform your mind from the perspective of an individual contributor to a holistic, game-changing mentality where anything is possible.”
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Gealita Greenhill
Vanderbilt MBA 2008
Organizational Development Manager, Mars Inc.
“I feel equipped with the knowledge and confidence to take risks, lead change and impact the bottom line of an organization.”
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Mark Shuster
Vanderbilt MBA 2008
Human Resources Leadership Program Associate, GE (General Electric)
“Because a class is seven weeks long, you receive a full semester’s worth of information in half the time. In one semester, you have covered the bulk of the core classes and are well-prepared for your internship interviews.”
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Charu Solanki
Vanderbilt MBA 2010
HR Summer Intern, RJ Reynolds
“It’s hard to put into words the value the Owen MBA is bringing me.”
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Lindsey White
Vanderbilt MBA 2010
HR Generalist (Intern), General Mills
“I’ve put my faith in an academic institution that has lived up to its name while helping me to create a better name for myself.”
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Industry News & Multimedia
Selected HOP Faculty Research and News
Skills Companies Seek
Human Resources Management
General business understanding
Basic understanding of change management and organizational processes
Analytical and quantitative skills
Ability to influence others
Passion for analyzing organizational processes
Strategic thinking skills
Ability to understand how business results tie to human performance
Leadership
Management skills
Extremely strong interpersonal & communication skills
Mentoring/coaching experience
Project management
Negotiation skills
Human Capital Consulting
Passion for tackling complex business problems
Financial/operational analysis
Synthesize analysis & make recommendations
Develop and deliver presentations
Leadership
Flexibility
Interpersonal & communication skills
Team skills
Project management
