Master of Human Resource Management in Human Resource and Organizational Development

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management with a specialization in Human Resource and Organizational Development equips students with the skills and knowledge to lead HR initiatives and organizational development within dynamic business environments. The program focuses on fostering critical decision-making abilities, leadership skills, and strategies for creating learning-based cultures and workforce planning to meet organizational needs.

Program Outline

Master of Science in Human Resource Management - Human Resource and Organizational Development

Degree Overview:

This online Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MHRM) with a specialization in Human Resource and Organizational Development is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to lead human resource initiatives and organizational development within dynamic business landscapes. The program focuses on developing critical decision-making abilities and fostering leadership skills to drive organizational productivity.

Objectives:

• Develop strategies for creating learning-based cultures within organizations.
• Analyze the impact of learning-based cultures on human capital development.
• Formulate strategies for future workforce planning to meet organizational needs.

Outline:

• Program Structure: The program consists of 12 courses, each lasting 11 weeks.
The number of courses taken per term determines the overall program duration.
• Course Schedule: The standard requirement for each course is 10 to 14 hours of weekly work, including both in-class and out-of-class activities.
• Individual Modules:
• HRM 567 - Recruitment and Retention:
This course focuses on achieving organizational goals through workforce evaluation and development. Topics include recruitment strategies, workforce planning, staffing processes, career development, succession planning, and supporting a diverse workforce.
• HRM 562 - Developing a Learning Organization: This course analyzes the process of creating a learning-based culture with shared values, essential for organizational success and sustained performance.
It examines the creation of organization-wide learning cultures and develops leadership strategies to support them.
• HRM 500 - Human Resource Management Foundations: This course explores the theoretical foundation of human resource management, its evolution, labor and law, including human capital.
It analyzes trends and issues influencing the development and application of these elements within contemporary organizations and examines the effects of regulation on businesses.
• HRM 590 - SHRM Certification Exam Preparation: This course prepares students for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification exam and develops critical thinking skills to demonstrate understanding of HR competencies.
Students gain knowledge in SHRM technical competencies, including people, organizations, and the workplace.
• HRM 530 - Strategic Human Resource Management: This course analyzes workforce management processes in light of their strategic importance.
It examines the relationships between traditional human resource functions and various business functions to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. The course reviews these processes and relationships in both domestic and global environments, considering present and future perspectives.

Other:

• Accreditation: Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
• Transfer Credits: Students can transfer up to four classes toward their master's degree from other institutions.
• Employer Assistance: Over 500 organizations partner with Strayer University to offer tuition savings and other educational benefits to their employees.
• Military Tuition Assistance: Scholarships are offered to eligible military personnel and spouses.
Strayer University is also approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits.
• Veteran Benefits: Strayer University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and is approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits.
Student veterans can receive transfer credit for military training and life experiences.