The Master of Science in Human Resources Management program in the College of Professional Studies is designed to prepare students to make the connection between an organization’s strategy and its key stakeholders. The program focuses on vital human resource competencies and analytical skills—emphasizing experiential learning—required for students to serve as strategic business partners in their organizations. Students also have the opportunity to tailor their studies to support their specific career objectives.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Required Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| HRM 6100 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HRM 6150 | Strategic Workforce Planning | 3 |
| HRM 6200 | Human Resources Technology | 3 |
| HRM 6250 | Workforce Analytics | 3 |
| HRM 6300 | Growing Global Teams | 3 |
| 4 |
| Employee Engagement and Performance Management | |
| Human Resources Technology Lab | |
| Global Workforce Dynamics | |
| HRM 6980 | Capstone (Projects for Professionals) | 3 |
Concentration or Electives Option
A concentration is not required. Students may complete the electives option in lieu of a concentration.
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
34 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
Applied Logistics Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| APL 6000 | Foundations of Applied Logistics | 3 |
| APL 6110 | Capacity Planning and Demand Management | 3 |
| APL 6120 | Warehouse and Inventory Management Systems | 3 |
| APL 6130 | Freight Management | 3 |
Global Talent Management Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| HRM 6610 | Organizational Design | 3 |
| HRM 6650 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| HRM 6700 | The Employment Contract | 3 |
| HRM 6750 | Talent Acquisition and Onboarding | 3 |
Nonprofit Management Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| NPM 6100 | Strategic Management and Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| NPM 6120 | Financial Management and Reporting for Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| NPM 6130 | Marketing and Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| NPM 6150 | Human Resources Management in Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
Organizational Communication Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| CMN 6150 | Communication Research and Strategy | 3 |
| CMN 6230 | Content Creation and Delivery | 3 |
| CMN 6300 | Organizational Culture, Climate, and Communication | 3 |
| 3 |
| Organizational Communication Assessment | |
| Foundations and Development of Cultural Communications | |
| Crisis Communication | |
Organizational Leadership Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| LDR 6105 | Developing 21st-Century Leadership Capability | 3 |
| LDR 6155 | Leadership Lab: Challenge for Leaders | 3 |
| 6 |
| The Language of Leadership | |
| Driving Organizational Success Through Leadership Development | |
| Ethical Leadership | |
| Leading Teams Strategically in a Global Environment | |
| Leading Strategic Development and Implementation | |
| Developing Sustainable Global Leadership | |
| Innovation and Organizational Transformation | |
Project Management Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| PJM 6100 | Foundations of Project Management | 3 |
| PJM 6120 | Project Scope, Schedule and Cost Planning | 3 |
| PJM 6200 | Project Risk Management | 3 |
| PJM 6300 | Project Quality Management | 3 |
Electives Option
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 12 |
| |
Optional Experiential Learning Opportunities
The College of Professional Studies encourages its students to incorporate optional experiential learning opportunities in their academic plans.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| |
| INT 6200 | Experiential Project Preparation | 1 |
| COP 6945 | Co-op Work Experience—Full Time | 0 |
| or COP 6946 | Global Co-op Work Experience—Full Time |
| or COP 6954 | Co-op Work Experience - Half-Time |
| |
| INT 6943 | Integrative Experiential Learning | 3 |
