MS in Management - Human Resource Management

Official Program Name:

M.S. in Management with a specialization in Human Resource Management

School Offering Program:

Walden University

Degree Level:

Master's

Program Description:

Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Human Resource Management is designed to teach students the leadership, organizational, and conflict management skills required to begin a career in corporate human resources. Students who complete this program will better understand how to develop individuals and teams, manage change, create favorable work environments, and motivate a workforce. Budgeting, global management, human resource ethics, laws, problem-solving, feedback, and setting and achieving goals are topics are also addressed in the program coursework.

Accreditation:

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.

Learning Format:

Online

Estimated Program Length:

Less than two years. Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Personalized estimates of time to completion can be discussed with a Walden University enrollment advisor.

Total Credits Required:

38 semester credit hours

Financial Aid Available:

Walden University offers a number of financial aid opportunities including scholarships, fellowships, and employer tuition reimbursement for those who qualify. Enrollment advisors can also assist with federal aid, private loans, veteran benefits, and other opportunities.

Courses for the M.S. in Management with a Specialization in Human Resource Management:

Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change. Contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program.

Courses are delivered in a prescribed sequence.

Course Title	Credits
Managers and Leaders: A Contemporary Approach	3
Critical Thinking for Effective Management	3
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution	3
Developing People and Managing Teams	3
Initiating and Managing Change	3
Creating Sustainable Solutions Through Systems Thinking	3
Using Data and Information to Solve Problems	3
Budgeting and Resource Allocation	3
Managing Organizational Performance	3
Capstone: Practicing Managerial Decision-Making	3
Introduction to Human Resource Management	4
Strategic Human Resource Management	4

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Career Paths:

Graduates of Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Human Resource Management could pursue work in the human resource departments of a wide range of industries where they might apply the management, decision-making, and interpersonal skills developed throughout the program.

Careers that program graduates may seek include:

• Human Resources Manager
• Training Manager
• Compensation Specialist
• Benefits Specialist
• Job Analyst