Curriculum
Taught by leading practitioners in the HR industry, our curriculum equips you to effectively manage human capital in today’s global organizations. It explores the principles of human resource management in a global economy, introduces you to quantitative modeling as a means of decision making, and delves into business strategy and ethics. The program allows you to develop a specialized orientation grounded in case studies and innovative practice in one of three areas: human resource development, organizational effectiveness, or human resource management.
The 42-credit M.S. in Human Resource Management and Development can be completed in two years of full-time study, or in up to five years of part-time study. Whether you are already a professional in the field, or you are just beginning your career, the program’s conveniently scheduled courses are tailored to fit your busy lifestyle. Classes are offered during evenings and on the weekends, and you have the option of taking them online or on-site.
Composed of core courses, a concentration, electives, and a capstone project, the curriculum is continually reevaluated and updated in response to industry needs and to provide you with the most up-to-date and relevant course of study.
The core curriculum is designed to provide you with a deep and broad foundation that supports concentration coursework and serves you throughout your career. Students are required to take all of the following courses.
Business Strategy and Ethics is to be taken after completing Financial Management and 24 additional credits.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HRCM1-GC1200 Online Course | Managing in a Global Economy | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC1210 Online Course | Quantitative Models for Decision-Makers | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC1220 Online Course | Financial Management | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC1240 Online Course | Information Technology | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC1300 Online Course | Foundations of Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC1310 Online Course | Organizational Behavior | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC1320 Online Course | Business Strategy & Ethics | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC1900 Online Course | Research Process & Methodology | 3.0 |
Students select four courses from any one concentration.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HRCM1-GC2005 Online Course | Communication Skills for The Hr Professional | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2015 Online Course | Managing Inclusion & Cultural Diversity | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2200 Online Course | International Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2210 Online Course | Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2220 Online Course | Compensation & Benefits: Strategy & Plan Design | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2230 Online Course | Adv Employee Recruitmnt, Selection, & Retention | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2240 Online Course | Advanced Labor Relations & Employment Law | 3.0 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HRCM1-GC2015 Online Course | Managing Inclusion & Cultural Diversity | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2025 Online Course | Human Resource Metrics | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2300 Online Course | Transformatnl Leadership & Team-Building | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2310 Online Course | Managing Complex Change Initiatives | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2320 Online Course | Organizational Theory | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2330 Online Course | Organizatnl Assessment & Analysis | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2340 Online Course | Appl in Org Dev: Trends, Tools, & Techniques | 3.0 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HRCM1-GC2005 Online Course | Communication Skills for The Hr Professional | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2025 Online Course | Human Resource Metrics | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2400 Online Course | Foundations of Coaching & Coaching Theory | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2410 Online Course | Coaching Skills & Techniques | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2420 Online Course | Executive Coaching | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2430 Online Course | Small Business Coaching | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC2440 Online Course | Prin & Prac in Online Course Prod & Delivery | 3.0 |
Students select one additional course from any of the concentrations or from any of the following courses that will be offered periodically. With departmental permission, students may, in addition, substitute one of the special topics courses for a concentration course.
Director's approval is required for the Internship course, which can bear up to three credits.
Students select one of the following courses. The Thesis Research Project is taken one semester prior to graduation.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HRCM1-GC4000 Online Course | Spec Proj: Applied Human Resource Strategies | 3.0 |
| HRCM1-GC1901 Online Course | Research Project: Thesis | 3.0 |