Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)

The Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) program requires successful completion of 45 semester-credit hours total — 15 courses at three semester-credit hours each. In addition to successfully completing five management core courses and six program-specific courses, one of which is an integrative capstone course, students must receive credit for four elective courses, which may be selected from courses listed under Course Offerings/Descriptions in any combination that best serves their professional and personal interests.

Total program length varies depending on the number of courses taken per session. Each session is eight weeks.

MHRM students can pursue four-course concentrations in the functional areas listed for the MBA program; however, they may not pursue a human resources concentration. Students completing coursework required for a concentration may request, in writing, that the concentration be designated on the academic transcript.

Requirements for earning a concentration may be satisfied through a maximum of three semester-credit hours of transfer credit, course waivers or course exemptions. A course may be applied to one concentration only.

Students not wishing to complete a concentration are strongly encouraged to complete all seven of the program-specific courses listed below. The Human Resource Planning course, HR600, is required.

Required Courses

Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

For students who wish to specialize in human resource management without completing the entire MHRM degree program, a certificate option is available. Those who have been admitted must inform the center director of their intent to pursue the certificate and are eligible to receive this certificate upon:

MBA students interested in earning the graduate certificate may do so by completing the above requirements as part of their MBA coursework.

Graduate certificate requirements may be satisfied through a maximum