Master of Human Resource Management
North Central College
Key Information
Campus location
Naperville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 879 / per credit
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Introduction
Why pursue a Master of Human Resource Management degree at North Central College?
Take flexible 100% online courses from anywhere in the world! They are designed to help working professionals balance their work, life, and school. The Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) degree is designed to advance your Human Resources career through professional development and advancement opportunities. Our faculty are experienced HR professionals who tailor the courses to real-world conditions and challenges so that you can apply the classroom theories directly to your work.
MHRM Degree Features
- 100% Online: Study from anywhere!
- Weekend Professional Development Experiences: Offered in a seminar-type of format, the residency component of the graduate degree gives you the opportunity to network with your classmates and faculty face-to-face while learning from successful business professionals.
- No prerequisites and no GMAT entrance exam are required. Our core business courses provide you with broad-based business fundamentals. So whether you are a current working professional or a recent graduate with a non-business bachelor's degree or undergraduate degree, you will be geared for success in your academic and professional career.
- Business Fundamentals: A unique core focused on business fundamentals that industry leaders need, such as analytics and strategic management across several disciplines.
Personal and Professional Development
A key distinguishing feature of our MHRM program is the residency experiences. You will be immersed in a professional development conference atmosphere with content that bolsters our liberal arts approach to your business education. These experiences are not directly tied to specific course content but will provide you with relevant training in areas such as:
- Data Analytics and Visualization
- Leadership and Talent Development
- Professionalism and Ethical Responsibilities
- Personal and Professional Selling
- Physical, Mental, and Financial Health
- Creativity, Curiosity, and Idea Generation
Program Outcome
- Ability to convey business concepts and original and creative solutions in a coherent and professional manner.
- Apply data analysis, interpretation, and presentation skills to advanced and complex business solutions.
- Awareness and importance of managing global and multicultural personnel in a professional setting for international organizations.
- Understanding of the ethical and social responsibilities of companies, organizations, and business professionals.
- Expertise in the application of human resources business concepts.
Curriculum
You can complete the degree within two full years if you enroll in one course each session (half of a semester in length), including summer.
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 36 credit hours: 15 credit hours of core courses, 15 credit hours in Human Resource Management courses, and 6 credit hours of electives.
*Note: At least 21 credit hours must be unique to the MHRM degree program.
Core Courses
- MHRM 515 - Strategic Human Resource Management
- MBUS 500 - Data Analytics for Managers
- MBUS 520 - Applied Managerial Marketing
- MBUS 696 - Strategic Management
- MFIN 510 - Financial Management
Human Resource Management Courses
- MHRM 615 - HR from the Organizational Behavior Perspective
- MHRM 625 - Recruitment and Selection
- MHRM 635 - Organizational Leadership and Group Performance
- MHRM 645 - Workforce Training and Development
- MHRM 655 - Compensation and Benefits
Elective Courses
- Six credit hours of graduate-level elective credit
Residency Experience
Students must attend at least one Residency Experience, a distinguishing feature of the MHRM degree. Students are immersed in a professional development conference atmosphere with content that bolsters our liberal arts approach to business education. These experiences are not directly tied to specific course content but provide students with relevant training in areas such as:
- Data Analytics and Visualization
- Leadership and Talent Development
- Professionalism and Ethical Responsibilities
- Personal and Professional Selling
- Physical, Mental, and Financial Health
- Creativity, Curiosity, and Idea Generation