Master of Science in Strategic Human Resource Management

The Master of Science in Strategic Human Resource Management prepares graduate students for numerous managerial opportunities in the field of human resources. Students completing the program will acquire the knowledge and skills to lead complex and diverse organizations of all sizes by using comprehensive knowledge and applied competencies of human resources, risk management, human capital strategy, and employee relations to build cultural competence and drive effective performance management. A concentration is required for the program. Each concentration option is aligned with a highly marketable industry credential.

EACH STUDENT MUST ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWING THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE THAT IS BEING PURSUED.

Program components for the Master of Science degree with a major in Strategic Human Resource Management:

Students earning the Master of Science (MS) degree with a major in Strategic Human Resource Management must satisfy all general University requirements for graduate programs and meet all financial obligations before a degree is awarded.

Core Course Requirements

Required

HRM 501	Strategic HRM and Building Competitive Human Capital Management Advantage	3
HRM 520	Employee & Labor Relations	3
HRM 580	Workforce Planning & Staffing	3
HRM 610	Total Rewards: Competitive Compensation & Benefits	3
HRM 632	Business Continuity & Risk Management	3
HRM 685	HR & Legal Framework of the Employment Landscape	3
HRM 710	Human Capital Strategy & Performance Management	3

HRM 710: Capstone.

Total Credit Hours: 21

Concentration Course Requirements

In addition to the core requirements, students must complete all coursework for at least one of the following concentrations:

• Diversity and Inclusion Management
• People Analytics
• Talent Development
• Integrated HRM

Diversity and Inclusion Management Concentration

Required

HRM 560	Diversity & Inclusion and the Professional Consultant	3
HRM 638	Inclusive Workplaces & Future Trends in Diversity Management	3
HRM 694	Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and Deployment	3

Total Credit Hours: 9

People Analytics Concentration

Required

BUS 525	Foundations of Business Analytics	3
BUS 655	HR Analytics Portfolio	3
BUS 675	Business Analytics Practicum	3

Total Credit Hours: 9

Talent Development Concentration

Required

HRM 572	Design of Talent Development Capabilities	3
HRM 641	Talent Development Return-On-Investment	3
HRM 665	Talent Development Strategy & Deployment	3

Total Credit Hours: 9

Integrated HRM Concentration

 

Requirements List

Select 3 courses from the list for the Integrated HRM Concentration.

Required

HRM 560	Diversity & Inclusion and the Professional Consultant	3
HRM 638	Inclusive Workplaces & Future Trends in Diversity Management	3
HRM 694	Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and Deployment	3
BUS 525	Foundations of Business Analytics	3
BUS 655	HR Analytics Portfolio	3
BUS 675	Business Analytics Practicum	3
HRM 572	Design of Talent Development Capabilities	3
HRM 641	Talent Development Return-On-Investment	3
HRM 665	Talent Development Strategy & Deployment	3

 

Total Credit Hours: 9

Total Credit Hours: 30