The Master of Science in Human Resource Management (HRM) is a distinctive, flexible program that is designed for both recent graduates and full-time working professionals who want to enhance their careers as organizational strategic partners. Students will study how business issues and social, regulatory, and technical changes affect HR requirements and costs, learning to apply best HR management practices to create an attractive organizational culture that supports thriving employees and flourishing organizations. The MSHRM program provides the crucial analytical skills and design tools that prepare you to identify issues in human resources management and strategic solutions.

The program seeks students who have strong leadership ability or show the potential for strong leadership ability in order to be successful strategic business partners in their organizations.

The HRM program is offered throughout the academic year. Semesters are divided into two modules, each seven weeks in length. Courses are offered evenings and Saturdays.

Admission. Admission requirements are detailed in the Admission  section of the Bulletin.

GPA Policy. The University’s policy on satisfactory academic progress  applies. For students who do not maintain the 3.0 grade point average (GPA) requirement, the HRM Program permits enrollment in only one semester of coursework for the student to raise the GPA.

University Policies. University policies detailed in the Academic Policies  section of the Bulletin apply.

Program Schedule

The program requires successful completion of 36 units. The curriculum is divided into core courses and electives.

Students with limited work experience in the human resources profession are required to take the four unit prerequisite course, HRM 300 - Principles of Human Resource Management (not counted towards the 36 units required for the degree).

First Semester (Fall)

Second Semester (Spring)

Third Semester (Fall)

Fourth Semester (Spring)

Electives (4 units)
Choose from among the following: