MS - Human Resources Management

The Master of Science in Human Resources Management degree program is designed for professionals seeking a degree that prepares them to manage individuals within an organization. The core competencies of the masters in human resources management degree program include the development of positions within organizations, employee motivational strategies and practices, the appraisal processes for employees and other topics related to human resources management.

The objective of the masters in human resources management degree program is to meet the growing demand for human resources management skills and to provide a path for professionals to secure positions within any organization. There are several career paths for individuals who earn a master’s in human resources management including human resources manager, employment and placement managers, recruitment specialists, human resources consultants, employer relations representatives, compensation specialists, job analysts, training managers and other fields related to human resources management.

Curriculum

Curriculum program plans shown reflect current degree requirements. Previous academic year requirements can be accessed from the catalog page by choosing the appropriate academic year.

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Master of Science in Human Resources Management

The goal of the Master of Science in Human Resources Management is to prepare individuals for advanced leadership positions in the private, public and military sectors with specific skills and competencies in human resources management.

Admission Requirements

The applicant to the program must have a bachelor’s degree; however, the degree need not be in business administration. Students who are graduates from other fields are encouraged to apply. Students with an undergraduate business degree or courses may be able to waive some or all of the program prerequisites based on an evaluation of their undergraduate academic transcripts. Prerequisite courses are required of a student whose undergraduate major is outside the business area or who has not previously completed the courses in these prerequisite areas. The exact number of needed prerequisite courses depends on courses completed during the student’s undergraduate studies.

The GRE or the GMAT may be required for admission evaluation purposes. General admission requirements and the process for applying are discussed in the Academic Overview of this catalog. Individuals who do not meet the stated requirements for regular admission may petition to take graduate courses for credit as a continuing education applicant.

Degree Requirements

The degree of Master of Science in Human Resources Management is conferred upon students who have successfully completed 33 credit hours of graduate coursework plus other course requirements as listed on the student’s approved graduate program plan. Students without adequate undergraduate background will be required to complete all or part of the program prerequisites. Students may choose elective courses from those listed below.

Students with undergraduate credits for courses that they believe are equivalent to the program prerequisites should consult with their adviser concerning waiver of those prerequisites.

Program Prerequisites (noncredit for this program)

Note: In addition, computer literacy is required as a prerequisite. It can be demonstrated by the applicant’s undergraduate coursework, passing a proficiency examination offered by the Extended Studies Division or by completing a suitable computer course.

*Serves as the capstone course for this program.

Note: Electives may be taken with approval of both the faculty adviser and program head from other graduate-level offerings in the Extended Studies Division or the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts.