Masters in Human Resource Management
or Blended?
Offered Online?
Classes meet entirely online.
Offered In-Class?
Classes meet face-to-face at our St. Paul campus or other off-campus location.
Offered Blended?
Course work is completed through a combination of in-class and online class meetings.
Overview
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Resource Management program consists of 36 credit hours and is offered fully online. The masters in human resource management is designed for busy adult students who are interested in obtaining their degree and require the flexibility of attending class on their schedule. Blended and on-campus options are also available.
The M.A. in Human Resource Management program, offered online and on-campus, provides students with courses focused on developing human resource (HR) leadership, financial and strategic thinking skills, and innovation within their realm of duties as an HR manager. As with other human resources graduate programs, the courses are centered on the idea of human resource professionals as strategic partners in their respective organization. Graduates of the program learn how to maximize their human capital’s return on investment in their organization.
HRG-500
HR Leadership & Ethics
This course examines the full scope of human resources activities. It covers a broad list of key Human Resources competencies including strategic management, teaming, problem solving, conflict management, and creativity. This course will also focus on understanding the value and connection between morality, ethics, and values as they relate to the role of Human Resources leadership in our capital system.
HRG-510
Strategic HR and Measurement
This course examines the role of the Human Resources leader in the development of vision, mission, values, and coherent strategic plans. Students will diagnose their strategic abilities and develop a plan for increasing their personal and team strategic capabilities. Students also will explore the importance of developing a global talent management and metric driven mindset.
HRG-520
Recruitment, Selection & Ret
This course will explore the full spectrum of the talent acquisition process with a focus on making an effective business case for implementing talent acquisition strategies. The course also will cover testing methods, applicant assessment, and employment engagement methods and the laws and regulations impacting staffing in organizations.
HRG-530
Compensation and Benefits
This course explores employee performance methods, pay and reward systems, employee benefits programs, and total compensation systems. The focal point of the course is on designing pay structures that support organization values and strategic objectives. Topics include the strategic role total compensation plays in organizations, the dynamics of alternative pay systems, sales compensation, executive compensation systems, and employee benefits.
HRG-540
Org Dev for HR Professionals
This course will help Human Resources leaders understand organization development from a leadership and HR perspective. Students will build their capacity to facilitate complex change initiatives using change theories, models, and concepts. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how a complex business environment is driving the need for continuous change.
HRG-550
HR Research Methods and Design
This course provides concentrated learning in action research methodology. The course provides an overview of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, analysis, intervention selection, and evaluation. The philosophy, ethics, and politics of organizational research are introduced. Students will complete the first phase of their final capstone paper during this course.
HRG-560
Finance for HR Leaders
This course will focus on developing Human Resources business acumen as well as a quantitative mindset. Moreover, the practical aspects of strategic and operational roles of accounting and finance are explored. In addition, applications for forecasting, budgeting, financial performance, and fiscal and ethical responsibilities in a global context will be explored.
HRG-570
H R Legal Environment
This course covers legal employment issues that Human Resources leaders face in operating organizations in today
HRG-580
HR Action Research at Work
This course will offer students an opportunity to leverage their learning from the entire curriculum and demonstrate their competence in Human Resources problem-solving and leading change. Students will select a topic related to Human Resources leadership. Furthermore, they will use an action research framework and create a high impact deliverable for increasing organization effectiveness.
Requirements
1. Apply Online
2. Submit official transcripts from the regionally accredited institution stating the conferral of a Bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 system.
3. Submit a typed personal statement that answers the questions listed below. Completed statements should be labeled with your name, academic program, and your contact information and submitted via mail, email or fax. Each question should be answered in a minimum of 300 words (1 page).
Why are you choosing to pursue a graduate program at this time in your career, and what are you hoping to accomplish by doing so?
What strengths do you feel make you a strong candidate for the program?
Describe a past or present personal/professional experience that you believe positively influenced your potential to succeed in a graduate program.
4. Submit a curent, professional resume.
Technology Requirements
Students enrolling in a graduate program must have access to a computer that meets Concordia University's technology requirements. Contact Concordia's Help Desk at helpdesk@csp.edu or 651-641-8866 with any questions regarding these requirements.
Start Dates
Fall 2013 Term
Start Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Delivery: Blended
Class Day: Tuesday
Class Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m. CST
Start Date: Thursday, September 12, 2013
Delivery: Online
Class Day: Thursday
Chat Time: 7-8 p.m. CST
Spring 2014 Term
Start Date: Monday, January 13, 2014
Delivery: Blended
Class Day: Monday
Class Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m. CST
Summer 2014 Term
Start Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Delivery: Online
Class Day: Tuesday
Class Time: 7-8 p.m. CST