Program Overview

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Master of Science in Human Capital Analytics & Technology

The Master's in Human Capital Analytics and Technology (STEM) is one of the first master's degrees in the US to address the growing demand for highly skilled, people-centric leaders who are proficient in qualitative and quantitative analysis, leveraging data, and decision-making.

Program Overview

The practice of HR is changing, requiring all HR professionals to have a data-driven approach to guiding business, talent strategies, and decisions. This program provides advanced training from expert faculty, business and consulting skills, and the confidence to work effectively with business leaders and communicate with a spectrum of stakeholders.

Program Details

• Tuition: $2,785 Per credit, $27,562 Per term (10-12 credits)
• Number of Credits: 30 credits
• Study Options: Online, Hybrid, Onsite
• Minimum Duration: 12 months
• STEM: Designated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a STEM program

Career Outlook

• Job Growth: 9%
• Median Salary: $124.8K
• Employment Rate: 95% working and/or in school
• Alumni Network: 12,081 Global Division of Programs in Business (DPB) alumni

Why This Degree?

• Learn from Human Capital Management Professionals
• Curate an HCAT Program That Works for You
• Develop Cutting-edge, In-demand Professional Skills
• Expand Your Professional Network
• Gain a Global Perspective

What You'll Study

• Core Curriculum: Seven core courses providing a thorough introduction to the human capital management and analytics discipline
• Electives: Six electives allowing for the study and application of a range of applied topics in the field
• Capstone: A blend of hands-on practical application of newly acquired skills, working on a variety of projects in sponsor companies, or a research thesis summarizing the students' evidence-based findings

Where You'll Go

Graduates may apply these skills in diverse sectors directly in HR or HR-related industries like consulting, higher education, and nonprofits. Examples of where alumni work include:

• Accenture
• AIG
• Amazon
• American Express
• Bank of China
• CBS
• Citi
• Data People
• Ernst & Young
• Goldman Sachs
• Hungry Panda
• IBM
• Interpublic Group
• Meta
• Morgan Stanley
• NBC Universal
• Northwell Health
• NYU
• United Nations
• Willis Towers Watson

What Our Alumni Do

• Benefits Specialist
• Compensation Manager
• HR and Workforce Data Analytics
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Human Resources Generalist
• Leadership Development
• Learning and Development
• People Operations
• Talent Acquisition
• University Career Services

Application Deadlines

Fall 2026 Deadlines

• Priority 1: November 1, 2025, Decision Release: December 15, 2025
• Priority 2: January 15, 2026, Decision Release: April 1, 2026
• Regular: May 1, 2026, Decision Release: June 15, 2026
• Final: July 1, 2026, Decision Release: July 15, 2026

Spring 2027 Deadlines

• Priority: August 1, 2026, Decision Release: October 15, 2026
• Regular: October 1, 2026, Decision Release: November 15, 2026
• Final: November 15, 2026, Decision Release: December 20, 2026

Real World Experiences

Students will be provided with unique opportunities to pursue their academic and professional interests beyond New York City through Global Field Intensives (GFIs), including:

• International HR Management - NYU Washington, DC (GFI)
• International HR Management - NYU Abu Dhabi (GFI)

Alumni Stories

Meet alumni who are achieving their ambitions for the future in human capital analytics, with stories from Jessica, Nick, and Prithviraj.

Faculty

Our professors are experts in the classroom, with over 30 years of industry experience as both internal HR professionals and human capital experts providing service to clients. Examples include:

• Beverly Tarulli, Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Programs in Business
• Rajamma Krishnamurthy, Adjunct Instructor, Human Capital Management
• Matthew Diabes, Clinical Assistant Professor, Human Capital Management

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is human capital analytics and technology?
• What's the importance of taking a STEM designated degree?
• Why pursue a career in human capital analytics and technology?
• What types of jobs are available after earning this degree?
• What is human capital analytics used for?
• Is people analytics different from human resources analytics?
• Is people analytics the same as talent analytics?
• What is the standard meeting pattern of the courses?