Program Highlights
The mission of the Master of Science Human Resource Management program is to provide educational experiences that align with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in human resource content areas as well as the human resource competencies necessary to be qualified as a professional Human Resources Practitioner.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that Amberton University’s Master of Science in Human Resource Management is fully aligned with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and templates. Eligible students enrolled in Amberton’s MS Human Resource Management program will be able to apply for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Exam.
The program can be completed 100% online.
Career Impact
As a field, HRM has undergone many changes over the last twenty years, giving it an even more critical role in today’s organizations.
HRM practitioners are seen as a partner in organizational success, as opposed to a necessity for legal compliance or compensation.
Strategic human resource management aligns with the goals of other departments and overall organizational goals.
Earning Your Degree
Degree Plan Requirements
6hrs
Required Graduate Studies
30hrs
Major Requirements
The mission of the Master of Science Human Resource Management program is to provide educational experiences that align with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in human resource content areas as well as the human resource competencies necessary to be qualified as a professional Human Resources Practitioner. Human resource management (HRM) is the process of employing people, training them, compensating them, developing policies relating to them, and developing strategies to retain them. As a field, HRM has undergone many changes over the last twenty years, giving it an even more critical role in today’s organizations. Strategic human resources have evolved into more business responsibilities in the organization. HRM practitioners are seen as a partner in organizational success, as opposed to a necessity for legal compliance or compensation. Strategic HRM utilizes the talent and opportunity within the human resource department to make other departments stronger and more effective. Strategic human resource management aligns with the goals of other departments and overall organizational goals.
A graduate with a Master of Science in Human Resource Management will be able to:
- Manage complex operational and strategic issues in both public and private contexts and evaluate Human Resources Theories, programs, and practices.
- Develop and learn to become strategic partners with senior management as they compete in a global workplace and interpret cultural dimensions and global knowledge to drive organizational performance.
- Create guidelines for conduct and behavior expectations to enhance employee engagement and analyze legal, ethical, and corporate responsibility and its impact in organizations.
- Investigate and illustrate best practices in talent development, global human resources, business leadership, and communication.
- Integrate how to resolve conflict, develop and employ performance appraisals, and train employees in a diverse workplace.
- Utilize metrics and systems to strategically develop human capital and maximize employee productivity and performance, grow to become a leader among leaders in the field of human resources, and appraise and create innovative human resource strategies for various business environments to maximize organizational effectiveness.
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| I. Required Graduate Studies | 6 hours |
| RGS6035 – Theory and Application of Research Methods | 3 hours |
| RGS6036 – Ethics for Decision Making | 3 hours |
| II. Major Requirements (5000/6000 levels) | 30 hours |
| COM6303 – Communicating for Results in Organizations | 3 hours |
| MGT6172 - HR Management Law | 3 hours |
| MGT6175 – Management: Responsibilities and Practices | 3 hours |
| MGT6176 – Compensation & Benefits Management | 3 hours |
| MGT6177 – Human Resource Management | 3 hours |
| MGT6220 – Managing the Global Workforce | 3 hours |
| MGT6430 – Advanced Performance Management | 3 hours |
| HRT6565 – Development of Training Program | 3 hours |
| HRT6585 – Facilitation and Consultation | 3 hours |
| MGT6485 – Human Resource Management Applications (Capstone) | 3 hours |
| Total | 36 hours |
Degree Plan Requirements
6hrs
Required Graduate Studies
30hrs
Major Requirements
The MS Human Resource Management Program aligns with the curriculum standards of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) has outlined essential HR knowledge, skills, and abilities to be a proficient and strategic business HR professional. Eligible students enrolled in Amberton’s MS-Human Resource Management program will be able to apply for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Exam.
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Sample Courses
COM6303 – Communicating for Results in Organizations MGT6172 – Human Resource Management Law MGT6175 – Management: Responsibilities and Practices MGT6176 – Compensation & Benefits Management MGT6177 – Human Resource Management MGT6220 – Managing the Global Workforce MGT6430 – Advanced Performance Management MGT6485 – Human Resource Management Applications HRT6565 – Development of Training Program HRT6585 – Facilitation and Consultation
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
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