Program Overview

University of Illinois Springfield Online Programs ## Overview of Online Programs The University of Illinois Springfield offers a variety of online programs, including graduate and certificate programs in business and technology. ### Business Programs - Graduate Programs   - MBA       * MBA General       * MBA Accounting Data Analytics       * MBA Applied Finance       * MBA Business Analytics       * MBA Business Process Management       * MBA in Marketing       * MBA Cybersecurity Administration       * MBA Cybersecurity Management       * MBA Healthcare Analytics       * MBA Healthcare Management       * MBA HR Management       * MBA IT Project Management       * MBA Operations & Supply Chain Management   - Master of Science       * MS Finance       * MS Healthcare Informatics       * MS HR Management - Certificate Programs   - Graduate Certificates       * Graduate Certificate in Accounting Data Analytics       * Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance       * Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Analytics       * Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management       * Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management       * Graduate Certificate in Marketing       * Graduate Certificate in Operations & Supply Chain Management ### Technology Programs - Master of Science   - MS Cybersecurity Management   - MS Management Information Systems   - MS MIS – Business Analytics   - MS MIS – Business Process Management   - MS MIS – IT Project Management   - MS Healthcare Informatics - Certificate Programs   - Graduate Certificates       * Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics       * Graduate Certificate in Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence       * Graduate Certificate in Business Process Management       * Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Administration       * Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management       * Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Policy and Implementation       * Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics       * Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Analytics       * Graduate Certificate in Health Information Privacy and Security       * Graduate Certificate in IT Project Management       * Graduate Certificate in Project Management for Healthcare Informatics ## Master of Science Human Resource Management Online The online Master of Science Human Resource Management from the University of Illinois Springfield combines Society for Human Resource Management-aligned, experiential learning with a focus on today's most critical HR issues. ### Program Overview - Total Tuition: $16,550* - Duration: As few as 12 months - Credit Hours: 30 The program prepares students to pursue certifications by SHRM and HR Certification Institute. ### Graduates of the online MS in Human Resource Management will: - Apply knowledge and key human resource management skills in the areas of employment law, staffing, and performance and compensation management - Articulate the strategic role of human resource management and labor relations in organizations - Develop professional writing and communication skills specific to recruitment, staffing, training, performance management, and negotiation - Analyze organizational issues from a global human resource perspective, synthesize appropriate human resource solutions, and evaluate results - Develop proficiency in HR data analytics and HR information systems ### Career Opportunities in Human Resource Management - Human Resource Manager/Specialist/Assistant - Training and Development Manager/Specialist - Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Manager/Specialist - Human Resource Consultant - Human Resource Information Systems Specialist - Human Resource Analyst ## Accreditation The College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). ## Tuition - Program: MS HR Management - Per Credit Hour: $550 - Per Course: $1,650 - Per Program: $16,550* ## Calendar The online MS HR Management program features multiple start dates per year. - Term: Spring 2026-1st Half - Start Date: 1/12/26 - App Deadline: 12/15/25 - Document Deadline: 1/2/26 - Registration Deadline: 1/7/26 - Tuition Deadline: 1/11/26 - Class End Date: 3/14/26 - Term Length: 8 weeks ## Admissions Applying to the MS HR Management program is easy. - Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university - All official transcripts - No GMAT required ## Courses For the online MS HR Management program, students must complete 10 courses totaling 30 credit hours. - Gateway Courses: BUS 521: Statistical analysis for Accounting and Business - Core Courses:   - MGT 536: Human Resource Analytics   - MGT 532: Performance Management   - BUS 551: Human Resource Management   - MGT 531: Acquiring and Developing Talent   - MGT 538: Strategic Human Resource Management - Electives: Select 5 courses from the list, including BUS 560: Topics in Human Resource Management, MGT 572: Compensation and Benefits, and more.