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Master's Degree

Master's Degree in Human Resource Management

Get To Know Our Master’s in Human Resource Management Program

Learn how the HR industry functions from the top down by pursuing an online or hybrid1 Master’s in Human Resource Management here at DeVry University and our Keller Graduate School of Management. 

With a focus on the current principles of the human resources (HR) industry, our Human Resource Management program can help you expand your knowledge of human capital management by learning how to truly lead the workforce of an organization and help facilitate success across all business functions. Our experienced faculty explore strategic staffing across multiple disciplines and business goals to ensure employees are available, capable and effective.

The entire curriculum for our Master’s in Human Resource Management program is aligned with the current HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), ensuring you get an up-to-date, real-world view of the industry and its evolution.

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Prepare to make your mark in the HR field. Connect with our Admissions Team today.

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Course Waivers at Keller

Master’s Advantage

Put your degree to work sooner!

 
3
fewer courses
6
fewer months
 
 
Up to
$6,800
savings
Are you eligible?

If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree in business or technology, you may be eligible to waive up to three courses (or nine credit hours). We call this our Master’s Advantage. With prior learning credits, you can take fewer courses and put your master’s degree to work for you even sooner.

Accelerated Schedule *
12 months
Average 10 credits per semester
OR
Normal
Schedule
2 years
2 months
Average 6 credits per semester

Accelerate at Your Pace

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments.* With at least 9 credit hours of qualifying Prior Learning Credit and an accelerated pace, you can earn your Master's Degree in Human Resource Management in as few as 12 months.2

Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years and 2 months.3

 

2Accelerated time to complete requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.
3Assumes continuous year-round enrollment for 7 semesters and an average of 6 credit hours per semester and that students remain on a normal schedule throughout their program.

  • 01 Knowledge & Skills
  • 02 Embedded Programs
  • 03 Career
  • 04 Program Courses
  • 05 FAQs
  • 06 Catalog Download
Knowledge & Skills

What You'll Learn

Our Master’s in Human Resource Management program here at our Keller Graduate School of Management covers the following:

  • Leadership
    Integrate distinct professional HR competencies and practical applications in HR management to ensure that an organization’s most important asset is available, capable and effective in an ever-changing business environment.
  • Strategic Management
    Employ an interdisciplinary approach for strategic leadership, management and decision-making to add value to the overall success of an organization.
  • HR Assessment
    Assess the culture and workplace environment and propose and make HR decisions that align with and help achieve an organization’s strategic goals.

Accreditation and Recognition Matter

DeVry is proud to be accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.
 

Our Master’s in Human Resource Management is accredited4 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)  www.acbsp.org.
 

Accreditation
Accreditation
Student Achievement
At-a-Glance

Our Master’s in Human Resource Management fully aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates www.shrm.org.

Accreditation
Accreditation
Embedded Programs

Demonstrate Skills at Every Step

Every course in our Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate program is embedded within our Master’s in Human Resource Management. This can allow you to earn a graduate certificate on the way to your master’s degree.5

Master's
39
Credit Hours**
Graduate Certificate
18
Credit Hours**

**The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.

Career

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management may consider careers such as:

  • Compensation and Benefits Manager

  • Human Resources Coordinator

  • Human Resources Generalist

  • Human Resources Manager

  • Technical Recruiter

  • Training and Development Manager

Program Courses

Master's Degree in Human Resource Management

Accounting & Applied Mathematics
ACCT5006
Essentials in Accounting, Finance and Economics
MATH5346
Applied Managerial Statistics
Human Resources
HRM530
Human Resources and Technology
HRM587
Managing Organizational Change
HRM591
Strategic Human Resource Management
HRM592
Training and Development
HRM593
Employment Law
HRM594
Strategic Staffing
HRM595
Negotiation Skills
HRM598
Compensation
Management
MGMT5016
Organizational Structures and Business Processes


+ Choose one below:

LEAD510
Digital Leadership
MGMT591
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Capstone
HRM601
Human Resources Capstone

6Students who hold an undergraduate business degree, a technology degree or a degree with a technology specialization may be eligible to waive up to three courses (nine credit hours). Students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines may also be eligible to waive select courses upon review of their undergraduate transcript. Course waiver availability varies by location. See Course Waivers for details.

FAQs

Is a master’s degree in human resources worth it?

Earning a Master’s in Human Resource Management here at DeVry can absolutely be worth it if you’re thinking about pursuing a high-level HR position at some point in your career. This degree can help you build on your foundational skills, learn how to interact with and lead a workforce and help boost your resume.

Is HR a good career path?

There are several good reasons why a career in human resources may be a great fit for you. Let’s begin with the job growth outlook. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects employment of human resources managers to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032, faster than average for all occupations, with about 10,000 openings projected over the decade.7

The BLS attributes this growth to the need for HR managers to administer and monitor the growth and expansion of new companies, and the need for firms to adhere to changing and complex employment laws regarding equal opportunity, healthcare and retirement plans. This growth is projected on a national level and local growth will vary by location. This projection is not specific to DeVry University graduates and may include earners at all stages of their careers.

Career flexibility and the ability to specialize are also potential benefits of a career in human resources management. The number of jobs available at firms ranging from startups with a one-person HR department to large corporations with robust and multi-faceted departments may allow you to find a position that you’re passionate about. As you gain experience in the field, you may have the opportunity to specialize in a certain area of HR, such as talent acquisition, training, benefits enrollment or employee relations.

What can I do with a Master’s in Human Resource Management?

Human resources professionals say that in times of internal turmoil and social change, human resources personnel are the ones best suited to address issues like diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), employee burnout, the unique characteristics of a remote workforce and other challenges.

HR professionals can work in small businesses, corporate HR departments, or they may work with multiple clients by working for recruitment agencies or headhunting or consulting firms.

Is it better to get an MBA or Master’s in HR?

The answer to this question depends heavily upon your own personal and professional goals, as either program will help you prepare to pursue a career in human resources. The curriculum of our Master’s in Human Resource Management program is focused on the human resources industry and aligned with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.

Our MBA with a Human Resources Specialization, on the other hand, is an MBA degree program, with a curriculum that explores a broader set of business concepts and disciplines, such as communication and management theory.

What does a SHRM-aligned curriculum mean?

Alignment with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates assures that the curriculum of our Master’s in Human Resource Management program will have the most up-to-date content relative to strategic human resource management, covering key areas that include compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, employment law, strategy, training and development and workforce planning.

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1Program, course, and extended classroom availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.
2Accelerated time to complete requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.
3Assumes continuous year-round enrollment for 7 semesters and an average of 6 credit hours per semester and that students remain on a normal schedule throughout their program.
4Student Achievement At-a-Glance - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.
5At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
6Students who hold an undergraduate business degree, a technology degree or a degree with a technology specialization may be eligible to waive up to three courses (nine credit hours). Students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines may also be eligible to waive select courses upon review of their undergraduate transcript. Course waiver availability varies by location. See Course Waivers for details.
7https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm#tab-1

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