Program Overview

Master's Degree (MS) in Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics

The Master's degree in Strategic Human Resource Management is ideal for individuals who want to lead and shape organizational success by aligning HR practices with business goals and fostering a positive workplace culture. Graduates can pursue careers as HR managers, talent acquisition specialists, or organizational development consultants, working in diverse industries to drive employee engagement, performance, and overall business growth.

Program Overview

Gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to adapt to changes in the field of HR. In addition to fundamental HR courses, students are introduced to HR-based analytics, organizational network analytics, and strategic HR. Our Master's program includes an experiential capstone course which will give students the opportunity to apply principles and techniques from their coursework to address and solve actual organizational problems.

Accreditation

The Gatton College of Business and Economics has been accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business since 1926. Similarly, the accounting programs within the Von Allmen School of Accountancy have been accredited by AACSB International since 1988 soon after AACSB began offering separate accreditation for accounting programs. Accreditation by AACSB has been earned by less than 5% of the world's business programs and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing continuous improvement to ensure that the institution will continue to deliver the highest quality of education to students.

Related Careers

• HR Specialist
• HR Manager
• HR Analyst
• HR Consultant
• HR Coordinator

Program Details

• Credential: MS
• Tuition/Credit Hour:
  • Resident: $980.50
  • Non-Resident: $1,321
• Cost of Attendance: Not specified
• Online Option Available: Yes

Admission Requirements

Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed, those will also apply.

Application Requirements

Please view the application requirements for the Graduate School. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed, those will also apply.

Application Deadlines

Spring 2025

• Round 1:
  • Application Deadline: 04/01/2025
  • Notification by: May 9
• Round 2:
  • Application Deadline: 06/01/2025
  • Notification by: July 3
• Round 3:
  • Application Deadline: 08/01/2025
  • International Students must apply by Round 3
  • Notification by: Sept. 5
• Round 4:
  • Application Deadline: 11/01/2025
  • Notification by: Dec. 5

Fall 2026

• Round 1:
  • Application Deadline: 10/01/2025
  • Notification by: Nov. 7
• Round 2:
  • Application Deadline: 12/01/2025
  • Notification by: Jan. 9
• Round 3:
  • Application Deadline: 02/01/2026
  • Notification by: March 6
• Round 4:
  • Application Deadline: 04/01/2026
  • Notification by: May 1

Funding Options

As a graduate student, there are additional opportunities for student funding. Once you are admitted into a degree-bearing graduate program at UK, you can apply for a wide variety of financial assistance, including assistantships and fellowships. These opportunities can be tied to your program’s availability, so you should inquire with your program director about opportunities available within your program.