The Master of Arts in Human Resource Management program prepares graduates for this challenging role through a series of courses designed to provide essential leadership knowledge and skills. In addition, courses in general management principles and skills are required along with elective courses in specific human resource management disciplines. The program’s focus is on maximizing individual and team efforts and developing and applying leadership skills within a human resources department and within the organization.

Required Human Resource Management Courses	18 cr.
Required Management Courses	14 cr.
Required Capstone Course	3 cr.
Elective Courses	3 cr.
Total	38 cr.

Required Human Resource Management Courses	18 cr.
HRM601 Human Resource Management Strategy	3 cr.
HRM602 Organizational Measurement and Assessment Issues in Human Resources	3 cr.
HRM604 Developing Human Capital	3 cr.
HRM606 Employment Law	3 cr.
HRM607 Managing Reward Systems	3 cr.
HRM612 Conflict Management Skills in Human Resources	3 cr.

Required Management Courses	14 cr.
GM620 Communication Skills	2 cr.
GM625 Leadership and Decision Making	2 cr.
GM630 Quantitative Methods	3 cr.
GM660 Financial Management	3 cr.
GM670 Strategic Management	2 cr.
GM675 Managerial Ethics and Issues	2 cr.

Required Capstone Course	3 cr.
HRM689 Human Resource Management Capstone	3 cr.

Elective Courses	3 cr.
GM600 Management Principles	3 cr.
GM605 Creative Problem Solving & Critical Thinking	2 cr.
GM610 Information and Research	1 cr.
GM643 Multicultural Perspectives	2 cr.
GM667 Informational Technology	2 cr.
HRM605 Economics and Demographics of Labor Markets	3 cr.
HRM608 Employee Benefits	3 cr.
HRM609 Labor Relations	3 cr.
HRM611 Managing International Human Resources Practices	3 cr.