Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Bora Kwon, Ph.D
Assitant Professor of Management
West Campus, East Building
Kwonb@sacredheart.edu
(203) 365 7571
The Masters of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) is designed for human resource professionals seeking upward mobility in the HR field and for professionals wishing to enter the HR field. The Human Resource Management program focuses on developing the next generation of senior HR leaders with a focus on HR as a strategic business partner with quantitative skills and high-level critical thinking skills that are necessary to succeed in a global business environment.
In general, the minimum requirements for admission to the part-time MSHRM program are an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 and three years of full-time professional work experience (excluding internships). The work experience must be significant and demonstrate:
- Oversight responsibility for the work of others, or
- Accountability for the tangible or intangible assets or accounts of others, or
- Responsibility for certifying the successful outcome of the work of others, or
- Acquiring/analyzing data for the benefit of an employer or client.
The minimum requirements for admission to the full-time MSHRM program are an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 and the completion of 3 credits of internship in the HR field during the program.
A current résumé and employer reference, as well as a personal essay, must be submitted when applying to either the part-time or full-time MSHRM program. Meeting the minimum admission requirements is no guarantee of acceptance into the program.
Human resource Management Course Requirements
Students in the program must complete 33 credits. Students without significant full-time professional work experience may be required to take two Additional Courses for 6 additional credits. The MS-SHRM program runs on a trimester schedule. Student can take one, two, or three/four courses per trimester in order to complete the degree in four, two, or one year, respectively.
The two additional courses will be:
| WGB 521 | Fundamentals of Management | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| HR 690 | Interships | 3 |
Required Courses (27 credits)
| HR 601 | HR Operations I | 3 |
| HR 602 | HR Operations II | |
| HR 605 | Analytics, Metrics, & Problem-Solving for HR Professionals | 3 |
| HR 607 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HR 610 | Performance Management | 3 |
| HR 611 | Workforce Management & Talent Development | 3 |
| HR 612 | Strategic Human Resources | 3 |
| HR 613 | Diversity & Inclusion | 3 |
| HR 615 | Finance for HR Managers | 3 |
| HR 689 | Capstone & Applied Research Project | 3 |
| HR 636 | HR Law | 3 |
Part-Time Program Total: 33 credits
Full-Time Program Total: 39 credits