Master of Science in Human Resource Management Human Resource Generalist

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management: Human Resource Generalist program equips students with the essential skills and knowledge to manage the day-to-day operations of a company's HR department. It focuses on talent management, total rewards, employee relations, and performance management. Upon completion, graduates are prepared for careers in the human resources field. The program consists of 12 11-week courses, with a varying class size and flexible completion time based on course load.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Generalist program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the day-to-day functions of a company's human resources department. The program focuses on developing skills in talent management, total rewards, employee and labor relations, and performance management.

Objectives:

• Understand the basic functions of human resource management and how they fit into the general operations of a business.
• Review the processes and strategies for building and maintaining the workforce of a business environment.
• Apply total rewards approaches, employee and labor relations concepts, and performance management methods to increase employee motivation and create a better workforce culture of an organization.

Careers:

The program prepares students for careers in the human resources field.

Other:

• Class size varies based on course objectives and the teaching demands of the subject matter.
• The program consists of 12 11-week courses.
• The number of courses taken at a time will determine the overall program length.
• Strayer University credits are expressed in quarter hours.
• One quarter hour of credit is granted for the successful completion of 10 contact hours per course.
• The standard requirement for one course is for students to spend 10 to 14 hours in weekly work, including in- and out-of-classroom work.
The Strayer course design uses this requirement to meet applicable regulatory standards.