Human Resource Management and Development, M.S.
Today’s Human Resource professional plays a leading role in contributing to the overall strategy of the organization. As the organization’s strategy shifts to accommodate changes in the economy, technology, globalization, and the demographics of a multi-generational workforce, the HR professional must provide a depth of expertise and the ability to adapt HR’s contribution to that strategy. To meet that need, National Louis University offers a Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Development (HRMD) through two formats: an online option and on-campus option.
M.S. in Human Resource Management and Development is also offered as a dual degree program with concurrent enrollment in M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
PLO1. Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate personal talents and opportunities for their expression in the human resource management profession.
PLO2. Students will demonstrate the ability to develop knowledge and competencies to practice HR functions focused on people.
PLO3. Student will demonstrate the ability to develop knowledge and competencies to practice HR functions focused on organization performance.
PLO4. Students will demonstrate the ability to develop knowledge and competencies to practice HR functions focused on workplace climate.
PLO5. Students will demonstrate the ability to develop knowledge and competencies to practice HR functions focused on business and HR strategy.
In addition to the College of Professional Studies and Advancement Graduate Admission Requirements, program requires:
- Official transcripts from all institutions where a degree was earned and from all institutions for the last 60 semester hours/90 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework
- Written statement of academic and professional goals (750 to 1000 words)
- Official Criterion Online Writing Assessment Scores, taken within the last five years. This requirement is waived for applicants with a 3.0 or higher GPA and for applicants who hold a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Minimum of two professional or academic letters of recommendation. They must be written by a source that is able to comment on the candidate's qualifications for graduate business study.
- Faculty review
Program Details:
- Requires 36 SH for completion
- Credit for Prior Learning may be accepted for the program core courses (HRM 513 or OBD 515) and program electives for the maximum of 9 semester hours or as determined appropriate by the program faculty
Gateway Courses
| HRM 509 | Human Resource Management Profession and Its Role | 3 |
| RES 510 | Research Methodology and Writing | 3 |
Core Courses
| HRM 513 | Total Rewards | 3 |
| HRM 520 | Performance Analysis and Measurement | 3 |
| HRM 521 | Talent Acquisition and Retention | 3 |
| HRM 541 | Employment Law and Regulations | 3 |
| OBD 515 | Training and Development | 3 |
| OBD 533 | Organizational Effectiveness and Development | 3 |
| OBD 551 | Diversity and Inclusion in the Organizational Culture | 3 |
Capstone Course
| HRM 599 | Integrating Business and HR Strategy | 3 |
Electives
Choose 6 SH from the courses below:
| HRM 591 | Internship in Human Resource Management | 1 TO 6 |
| HRM 595 | Special Topics in Human Resource Management | 1 TO 6 |
| HRM 597 | Consulting Project in Human Resource Management | 1 TO 6 |
| OBD 550 | Culture of Learning Organizations | 3 |
Note: Students may select HRM, OBD, LAP, MGT, MBA, or other graduate level courses with the approval of Program Chair or designate.