Master of Science in Human Resource Management (30 hours)

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management was developed to equip current and future HR professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in the field. Students will explore key areas such as talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training and development, and HR strategy.

Students having any questions about courses or admissions policies should see their assigned academic advisor. The M.S. in Human Resource Management is designed to strengthen the strategic and practical HR skills needed in corporate, nonprofit, healthcare, government, and educational settings. The program was created with the working professional in mind. Courses an be completed online, on campus in the evening, or in a hybrid format.

To complete a second masters degree in the Nielsen College of Business, a minimum of 24 additional credit hours are required.

Orientation (0 hours)

For Master of Science in HRM students BUSI 600 - Nielsen College of Business Graduate Programs Orientation is mandatory. Students will receive general information about graduate education. Orientation will also provide students with an introduction to the academic rules and expectations of the program, an orientation to the type of technology they will be using, and an outline of the curriculum.

Master of Science in Human Resources (30 hours)

BUSI 610 - Managing with Excellence and Integrity (3 hours)
BUSI 611 - Advanced Human Resource Management (3 hours)
BUSI 612 - Advanced Organizational Behavior (3 hours)
BUSI 623 - Business Ethics from a Christian Worldview (3 hours)
BUSI 672 - Talent Acquisition (3 hours)
BUSI 673 - Employee Training and Development (3 hours)
BUSI 674 - Employee Compensation and Benefits (3 hours)
BUSI 675 - Human Resource Law and Ethics (3 hours)
BUSI 678 - HR Management SHRM Preparation (3 hours)
Choose one of the following:
BUSI 624 - Leadership Development (3 hours)
BUSI 634 - Leading Organizational Change and Transformation (3 hours)
BUSI 643 - Coaching and Mentoring (3 hours)
BUSI 651 - Special Topics in Business and Economics (3 hours)
BUSI 669 - Business Internship (0-3 hours)

MSHR Exit Assessment

All students in the MSHR program will be required to take BUSI 697 - HRM Exit Assessment in their final semester as a graduation requirement.