The master's degree in human resource management and development at New York University provides students with knowledge in topics such as recruiting employees, ensuring that an organization is in compliance with labor laws and improving employee relations. Classes are taught by professionals in the HR field and students complete 42 credits on a part-time or full-time basis. Some courses can be taken online but others must be completed on campus. In addition to core courses in organizational behavior, ethics and financial management, students select concentrations such as HR development or organizational effectiveness. In order to complete the degree, students submit a thesis or complete a capstone project that simulates a situation that might be faced on the job as an HR manager. Admissions to the master's program is based on a review of undergraduate transcripts, prior work experience, test scores and recommendations.
New York University
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
145 4th Avenue, Room 201
New York, NY 10003
212-998-7200
scps.nyu.edu
Capella University offers a master's degree in human resource management that can be completed entirely online. Students take core courses in areas such as strategy development, marketing and business fundamentals. Specialization courses give students the opportunity to explore areas such as talent management and organizational learning in greater depth. A capstone project is completed during the final quarter of study as a culmination to the master's program. Capella notes on its website that the master's in human resource management is geared toward mid-level managers and HR professionals who are seeking to advance in their organizations. Admission to the 48-quarter credit program is based on a review of undergraduate transcripts, and applicants need a minimum GPA of 2.3. Students can transfer up to 12 credits into the HR master's program.
Capella University
225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
888-227-2736
capella.edu
The 36-credit master's degree in human resources at Western Carolina University can be completed in two years and is offered online. Students need an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better and a GRE combined score of at least 900. Applicants to the program also submit three recommendation letters. Graduates are qualified for jobs as trainers, consultants and HR managers. The curriculum includes courses in HR development, research methods, career development and legal issues in HR. Students just meet a field experience requirement if they do not have five years of full-time HR work experience. The field experience is a 150-hour internship.
Western Carolina University
110 Camp Building
Cullowhee, NC 28723
828-227-7398
wcu.edu
Students in the University of Denver's master's degree program in strategic human resource management can complete their degree on campus or online. The program consists of core courses that cover topics such as training, compensation and recruitment. Core courses are supplemented with study in areas such as ethics, technology, supervision and workforce planning. Students in the 48-credit hour master's program can specialize in HR management and development or global human resources. Applicants submit transcripts, a resume, personal statement, two recommendations and a proposed degree plan that lists the courses they would take to complete the master's degree.
University of Denver
University College
2211 South Josephine
Denver, CO 80208-8301
303-871-3155
universitycollege.du.edu