Graduate Programs in Human Resources

Rutgers University

• The 48-credit masters of human resource management (MHRM) degree at Rutgers University can be completed in two years of full-time study. A part-time program is also available. Applicants submit standardized test scores from either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduation Management Admissions Test (GMAT) along with undergraduate transcripts, and three recommendation letters.

  Students can take advantage of an internship placement program in order to gain on-the-job experience before graduating. Degree candidates complete core courses in human resources areas such as rewards systems management, financial decisions and employment law. Elective study areas include social responsibility and organizational change.

  Rutgers University
  Department of HR Management
  94 Rockafeller Road, Room 216
  Piscataway, NJ 08854
  732-445-2830
  mhrm.rutgers.edu

DePaul University

• The masters of science in human resources (MSHR) degree at DePaul University consists of 48 credit hours. Students must take courses in core areas including organizational behavior, compensation and staffing. Electives help students develop knowledge of labor law, negotiating skills, and ethics. Internships are also available for credit.

  Applicants to the graduate program submit undergraduate transcripts, test scores from the GRE or GMAT, a personal statement, two recommendations and a resume. Prospective students need to have a working knowledge of statistics; calculus may be required as a prerequisite for some elective business courses.

  DePaul University
  Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
  1 East Jackson Boulevard
  Chicago, IL 60604
  312-362-8810
  condor.depaul.edu

New York University

• Students enrolled in the masters of science in HR management and development program at New York University are paired with mentors at local public and private agencies for the length of the program. The mentors serve as career counselors and are available for one-on-one sessions with masters-degree students. The 42-credit program is designed to be completed in two years on a full-time basis. A part-time option is also available, and part-time students have five years to finish.

  Students take core courses in management, business ethics, information technology and organizational behavior and select a concentration of four courses in one of three subject areas: HR management, HR development and organizational effectiveness. Students also work in teams to complete a capstone project or submit an individual thesis paper at the end of the program. Applicants should have at least two years of work experience, and submit transcripts, standardized test scores, and two recommendations along with a resume.

  New York University
  School of Continuing and Professional Studies
  145 4th Avenue, Room 201
  New York, NY 10003
  212-998-7200
  scps.nyu.edu