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.
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 by Licensure/Certification is accepted for program electives as determined appropriate by the faculty for the maximum of 6 semester hours
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.
For more information about this program, visit http://www.nl.edu/academics/businessmasters/humanresourcemanagementanddevelopment/