Human Resources Management, MPS

Mission Statement

The Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources Management equips professionals with the advanced knowledge, analytical skills, and practical tools required to design and execute talent, HR, and organizational solutions that positively impact society and stakeholders they serve.

Modality

On Campus or Online

Learning Goals

Students who successfully complete the MPS in Human Resources Management will:

  1. Apply creative and critical thinking in designing solutions to improve the employee experience and build organizational capabilities.
  2. Develop strategies and processes to attract, engage, and retain a diverse and global workforce.
  3. Create HR programs and initiatives that foster an ethical organizational culture, and embed social responsibility and sustainability in the workplace.
  4. Integrate and apply broad-based HR knowledge to craft solutions to complex people and business problems.
  5. Analyze and interpret data rigorously, and leverage relevant research, metrics and analytics to advance evidence-based HR practice.
  6. Evaluate and select appropriate technology solutions to improve HR service delivery and create business value.
  7. Communicate HR solutions, initiatives and messages clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences and stakeholders.

Focus Areas

The Human Resources program offers focus areas that enable students to tailor their studies and sharpen their expertise in a particular area of study:

Strategic Human Resources Leadership

Coaching and Talent Development

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Global Human Resources Management

HR Analytics and Technology

Employment Law and Investigations

Licensure Disclosure

This program does not provide any professional licensure or certification, nor is it intended to prepare students to sit for any specific professional licensing or certification exam(s). Though not required, students in these programs may wish to research and seek certifications through professional organizations in their field.

Our curriculum is aligned with the professional standards and competencies set forth by SHRM. Students in SHRM-aligned programs are eligible to apply for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam in their final year under a special student eligibility provision. To learn more about the exam and eligibility criteria, please visit the SHRM Certification website (https://www.shrm.org/certification/Pages/hr-certification.aspx).