Master of Science in Human Resource Management

About the Program

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management degree program is one of 42 Human Resource Management programs worldwide recognized as being fully aligned with the curriculum guidebook of the Society for Human Resource Management® (SHRM®). Our students learn how to consider the perspectives of both employees and employers, the causes and effects of ineffectively managing people, the importance of employee capabilities, and methodologies for change management. They look at trends that managers and employees are likely to face in the future, and how to monitor legal requirements in dealing with employees.

Our students gain skills that benefit them on the job, and in life. By studying Human Resource Management, students are able to apply concepts and principles to on the job situations. Our students learn this skill in the best possible way: with a combination of course work led by professionals in the field and interactions with peers who bring real-world experience through high level discussions and case studies.

Though not a requirement, some students in the program choose to elect an internship in Human Resources as an elective which allows them to gain meaningful "hands on" experience. In some cases these internship opportunities parlay into a job offer upon completion of the degree.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduates of the Master of Science in Human Resource Management will be able to:

• Form strategic partnerships with organizational business units.
• Provide expert advice in core areas of Human Resource Management.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and effectively assess core HR policies, procedures, and processes.
• Apply and adhere to statutory and legal requirements when administering HR policies and procedures.
• Become "change agents" and lead change within organizations.
• Input and retrieve demographic data using state-of-the-art Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
• Manage cross-functional activities (i.e. globalization, cultural, ethnic, teams, etc.)

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TUITION

Ageno School of Business Courses: $3,045 per 3-unit course.

Tuition varies for other courses. See Tuition & Fees for details.

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LOCATIONS

This program is offered at the following locations:

• San Francisco
• Online
• Silicon Valley

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The master of science degree in human resource management requires completion of 33 units in the graduate program. Each course listed carries three semester units of credit. The foundation program course may be waived if the student has previously completed comparable courses at a regionally accredited college or university. Students may be admitted to advanced program courses before completion of the foundation program course, but must complete the course by the time that 12 units have been earned in the advanced program.

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PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

Writing Proficiency

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Business Proficiency

Students will need to have an understanding of United States business practices to be successful in our graduate programs. Learn More.

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TOTAL UNITS -- 33

Foundation Program -- 3 units

One of the following:

MGT 140

Management Principles

MGT 141

Organizational Behavior

Advanced Program -- 30 units

Core Courses -- 15 units

All of the following:

MGT 305

Managing People in International Settings

MGT 346

Human Resource Management (to be taken as the first three units of the advanced program)

MGT 358

Employment Law

MGT 364

Technology Applications in Human Resource Management

MGT 370

Strategic Human Resource Management (to be taken as part of the final six units of the advanced program)

Electives -- 15 units

Five of the following:

MGT 341

Benefits Administration

MGT 342

Compensation Administration

MGT 343

Labor Relations

MGT 344

Training and Development

MGT 353

Organizational Development

MGT 356

Management Development Methods and Strategies

MGT 359

Managing the Employment Function

MGT 396A-ZZ

Selected Topics in Management

MGT 398

Internship Management

MGT 399

Directed Study

PSYCH 344

Tests and Measurements

PSYCH 351

Career Counseling and Development

PSYCH 353

Conflict Resolution Skills and Techniques

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