Human Resource Management (MS)

Human resource management has evolved significantly over the past 50 years from the industrial relations professional to a strategic partner of the C-level executives in modern corporations. It is increasingly vital that individuals interested in joining organizations as an HR professional are prepared to enter the workplace with the appropriate business acumen and technical knowledge, skills, and preparation necessary to support an organization's vision, mission, and goals. The Master of Science in Human Resource Management degree offers students an opportunity to develop advanced human resource management skills in critical areas that prepare them to be an effective business partner. The program takes an integrated approach to developing relevant HR expertise by focusing on communication and negotiation skills, critical legal and ethical principles, strategic HR program development, and the global and cultural context of HR today. These skills are all developed in applied settings where graduates will acquire the appropriate business skills that support HR functions while they gain expertise in human resources theory and management. The Master of Science curriculum and outcomes of the graduate program were developed in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) competencies and master's degree curriculum standards. Graduates of this program will be well equipped to enter management-level positions in human resources and related business professions.