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Master of Science in Human Resource Management

Introduction

The Master of Science program in Human Resource Management prepares students to build and maintain human resource functions in global organizations. The program provides knowledge, competencies, and skills needed to help develop human capital. The interdisciplinary curriculum integrates key concepts, themes, and best practices drawn from psychology, sociology, and anthropology in positioning the human resource professional as a key organizational enabler. The degree prepares students to help promote organizational growth, profitability, and sustainability.

The Program

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management is a 33-credit program normally completed within four semesters. Students are required to complete six core courses and a capstone course.

Program Goals

On completing the MS in HRM, students will be able to:

  • demonstrate understanding of human resource theory and best practices.

  • create and use metrics for employee productivity, understand and us human resource models and strategies to manage and develop human capital.

  • apply principles from economics, finance, and other business disciplines for effective human resource management, especially in the cost of acquiring, developing, and retaining human capital.

  • create and implement effective strategies in talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, leadership enhancement, and career development.

  • monitor the legal, social, economic, and political forces impacting business and create and implement human resource strategies taking these forces into account, especially in contemporary controversial issues such as telecommuting, alcohol and drug use on the job, and discrimination.

  • measure, analyze, and anticipate the evolving expectations of corporate stakeholders such as employees, customers, investors, and governments as they impact human resource strategy and implementation.

  • develop critical and analytical skills and integrate knowledge across fields.

  • communicate effectively in professional email, memos and written reports, oral presentations, and write an appropriate case analysis.

  • know how to act in an ethical and socially responsible manner, explain the impact of decisions on stakeholders and analyze how business decisions are consistent with legal regulations.

  • develop leadership and teamwork skills.

  • be able to manage in various business contexts.

  • use creative and innovative thinking to frame and solve problems and inspire it in others.

  • have the necessary research, computer and information literacy skills to solve business problems.

  • be competent, confident and resilient in managing their careers.

Who Should Apply?

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management program is appropriate for mid-level human resource professionals and managers who wish to advance in their professions and become strategic leaders in their organizations. Business professionals who want to increase their human resource management knowledge and marketability or who wish to work in human resource management will also benefit from this program.

Additional Admission Requirements

There are no additional criteria for the Human Resource Management MS program beyond the general admission requirements for the Touro Graduate School of Business. We accept students of all majors; no prerequisites are required.

Applicants for admission should also consult procedures described in the “Application for Graduate Admission,” at http://apply.touro.edu.

The GSB Admissions Committee weighs each criterion appropriately. We adopt a holistic approach to our considerations and decisions.

Course of Study

All courses carry 3 credits.

Core Courses (18 Credits)

  • course   Human Capital Management Across the Organizational Spectrum

  • course   Global Employment Law

  • course    Ethics in the Global Marketplace

  • course   Business Foundations for Human Resource Management

  • course High Performance as Cultural Norm

  • course   Capstone: Human Resource Management

Note:  All capstone courses must be registered for in the final year.

Elective Courses (Choice of 15 Credits)

  • course     Managing for Change

  • course     Leadership

  • course     Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

  • course     Talent Management in Global Organizations

  • course      Social Media Marketing

  • course      Strategic Management and Communication

  • course       Managing the Creative Process

  • course       Managing: An International Perspective of Work

  • course       Organizational Learning and Workforce Productivity

  • course       Total Rewards and the Global Workplace

  • course       Internship in Human Resource Management*

  • course       Preparation for SHRM Professional Certification

*Internship cannot be taken in the first semester unless approved by the Dean.

No substitutions unless approved by the Dean.