Master of Science in Human Resources Management
South University’s Master of Science in Human Resources Management (HRM) degree program may prepare you to provide ethical and strategic HR leadership, to utilize HR metrics and information systems to guide organizational decision-making, and to attract, manage, and engage a diverse workforce*. As part of the HRM program, you have the opportunity to explore key topics such as employment and labor laws, generally accepted business and ethical principles, HR planning and measurement, and consultative approaches to change management.
The HR Management degree is open to students who have earned a Bachelor’s degree in any field of study and is designed for working professionals.
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
Course Requirements
Elective (Choose one course from the following):
Admissions 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.
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.
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
Individuals in these roles are typically found within various sectors, including but not limited to, corporations, government agencies, healthcare facilities, sales and marketing businesses, and financial service companies. They are established in their field; interested in utilizing human resource metrics and information systems to guide organizational decision-making as well as attract, manage, and engage a diverse workforce.
New Student Orientation
The New Student Orientation helps students develop skills and behaviors of a successful college student:
• Learn about South University and the resources available to support their success.• Practice using the same tools they will encounter in their courses, including Discussions, Microsoft Word/PDF document uploads, and Quizzes.
• Build confidence navigating University systems through an interactive Virtual Scavenger Hunt Quiz.
• Actively engage with course content rather than simply acknowledging completion.
BrightSpace
BrightSpace is an online learning management platform that keeps students connected to classwork and instructors.