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Master of Science in Human Resources Management
Earn a human resource degree online with South University’s online Master of Science in Human Resources Management (HRM). The HRM degree program focuses on helping companies* grow and succeed as you learn how to organize and manage human capital. The HR management topics you can cover in your coursework include employment and labor laws, generally accepted business and ethical principles, HR planning and measurement, and consultative approaches to change management.
The human resources management degree is a graduate level degree program open to students who have earned a Bachelor’s degree in any field of study, all with the flexibility of online learning.
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
Admission Requirements
Admissions criteria for the Master of Science in Human Resources Management (MSHRM)
Graduate Admissions - Masters level
Prospective students are required to submit the following:
- Completion of application for admission
- Official transcripts for bachelor or graduate degree within 5 weeks of the class start date (refer to Conditional Acceptance). (All credentials earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE-member credential evaluation service). Please speak with an admissions representative for more information.
Note: See program notes and specific requirements below for each graduate - masters level degree program
Specific requirements for admission to classified graduate status are:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Completion of application for admission.
- A 2.0 overall grade point average or higher on completed requirements for the baccalaureate degree, or an earned graduate degree from an accredited institution.
For additional admissions information please see the admissions section here.
For information regarding Conditional Acceptance, click here.
Course Requirements
Elective (Choose one course from the following):
Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Design classification, compensation, and rewards programs that align with organizational strategies.
Apply ethical standards to align HR policies to employment and labor laws.
Evaluate the impact of strategic human resource management practices across local, national, and global business environments.
Analyze human resource foundational concepts to support leadership advancement of organizational goals.
Appropriately communicate the actions and thoughts of human resource decisions to various stakeholders.
Online Classroom
Haven’t experienced online learning before or wondering what it’s like to earn your degree online at South University? While the mode of learning is different from the traditional classroom experience with added convenience and flexibility, we hold the same high standards of academic excellence in the online classroom.
South University’s online programs combine a curriculum designed for student outcomes and a classroom designed for flexibility and engagement. Our online classroom learning platform, Brightspace, provides you with a host of features to enhance your learning experience, including:
- Advanced media content
- Personalized navigation
- Simplified online learning atmosphere
- Access to digital books
- Emailing and instant messaging options
We provide more than just an online classroom, bringing a range of campus experiences and services online. In addition, the online classroom is accessible on the go via mobile devices and with tools like the Pulse App. Pulse helps you stay connected and on track with your course by providing a number of features such as course calendars, readings and assignments, feedback and grades, and announcements.
Read more about online requirements here.
Career Outlook
These are some of the career options* you can explore when you have earned your degree:
- Compensation or Benefit Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Training and Development Managers
- Labor Relations Manager
- Compensation, Benefits or Job Analyst
- Employee Relations Manager
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
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*Clinical, practicum, and externship requirements exist in certain programs and require field experiences. Learning formats may not be flexible.
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