Master’s in HR | Human Resources Master’s |University of Massachusetts Global

Gain the skills and tools you need to maximize employee engagement and address cultural, regulatory and behavioral issues in a diverse workforce. You’ll learn strategic management, staffing, training and development, conflict and negotiation, employee benefits and legal issues.

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A master’s of science degree in human resources (MSHR) prepares you to attract, retain and develop collaboration among an employee base. You will focus on theoretical and practical application while examining the HR professional as a strategic partner within an organization, with the ability to make sustainable change in support of organizational goals.

As a student, you will:

Apply an integrated and systems-oriented approach to human resources that aligns and supports business strategy.
Assess the impact of globalization, multiculturalism, and multi-generational workforces on organizational policy, practices and performance.
Design strategies to ensure workforce capabilities are aligned with organizational needs.
Develop strategies to ensure workforce performance is continuously aligned with organizational needs.
Build strategic partnerships that address complex business needs and meet corporate social responsibility, ethical objectives, and legal considerations.
Evaluate business data to make effective strategic decisions that align with support business goals.

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Spring I (Jan 6, 2025)

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Applicants for this master's degree program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

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2.75 grade point average (GPA)
Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions where baccalaureate and/or post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted

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Most of UMass Global’s Master Degree programs do not require a graduate level exam; however, there are a few that do. For detailed information about which UMass Global programs have graduate exam and minimum test score requirements, please reference the University of Massachusetts Global Catalog.

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Core Requirements

Course List
Code	Course Name	Credits
OLCU 501	Organizational Research	3
HRCU 600	Human Resource Foundations	3
HRCU 602	Strategic Business Concepts and Human Resources	3
HRCU 603	Globalization and Diversity	3
HRCU 604	Workforce Planning	3
HRCU 605	Talent Management	3
HRCU 606	Strategic and Legal Leadership	3
HRCU 650	Strategic Management of Human Resources	3
OLCU 615	Leading Organizational Change	3
Core Courses Subtotal		27
Elective Courses
The student may choose among human resources graduate courses as well as graduate courses in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health Administration, Marketing, Organizational Leadership and/or Organizational Leadership.
Elective Courses Subtotal		9
Total Credits		36

Accreditation

University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

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Evelina Atanassova, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Business Administration, Human Resources

Specialty

Business

Human Resources

Organizational Leadership

business

Dania Baba, Ph.D

Assistant Professor of Healthcare and Business Administration

Specialty

Healthcare and Public Health

Human Resources Practitioner

Project Management

business

Laura Galloway, Ph.D.

Associate Dean, Curriculum Instruction and Academic Administration; Associate Professor, Organizational Leadership and Human Resources

Specialty

Organizational Leadership

Human Resources

Non Profit Leadership

Business Analytics

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Executive Coaching

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