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Management Master's - Human Resources Management 100% Online
Master of Science in Management with a Concentration in Human Resources Management 100% Online
Human Resources Management Master's Online Degree Program Overview
Put people first with a concentration in Human Resources Management
ECPI University's Human Resources Management Concentration focuses on managing an organization’s most valuable resource: its people. Human Resources Management is the act of overseeing all of the employees and administrative functions within an organization, while ensuring business practices stay compliant and ethical.
Human Resources Management is a valued field of work and is essential to the overall success of an organization. After all, an organization is only as good as the people behind it. Successful human resources managers possess certain character traits that are in high demand. If you possess most of these qualities, a concentration in Human Resources Management could be for you:
- Ability to multi-task
- Motivational
- Leader
- Empathetic
- Creative
- Ethical
- Punctual
- Problem solver
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of human resources managers could grow 9 percent by 2026.
Through ECPI’s year-round schedule, you could earn a 100% Online Master of Science Degree in Management with a Concentration in Human Resources Management in as little as 16 months.
Program Description
This concentration focuses on compliance and the regulatory environment from a legal perspective, the strategic partnerships and goals that serve to motivate and incentivize a contemporary workforce, and the digital tools and systems used to manage human capital. Students will have the opportunity to develop culturally conscious leadership and human resource management strategies that promote effective business operations.
Course topics will cover:
- Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
- Human Resource Management Compliance
- Talent Management
With a concentration in Human Resource Management, students should gain the knowledge to:
- Understand compliance and protocol as it relates to the organization.
- Coordinate administrative tasks in a global professional environment.
- Develop various strategies to manage multiple people at the same time.
- Understand technology systems that can aid in job functions.
- Apply knowledge of conflict/resolution strategies.
- Analyze data as it relates to the success of the organization.
Possible Career Track
Where could a concentration in Human Resources Management take me? Potential career tracks include:
- Human Resources Manager
- Fiscal Monitoring Specialist
- Employee Relations Manager
- Benefit Analyst
- Training and Development Manager
- Administrative Services Manager
- Business Executive
Curriculum
Program Requirements
Core Curriculum
27 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGT520 | Organizational Behavior and Leadership | 3 |
| MGT524 | Ethics and Corporate Responsibility | 3 |
| MGT528 | Business Research and Analysis | 3 |
| MGT532 | Organizational Change and Development | 3 |
| MGT560 | Strategic Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGT575 | Modern Management Models | 3 |
| MGT585 | Cultural Issues in Management | 3 |
| MGT604 | Management and Strategy | 3 |
| MGT615 | Management Capstone | 3 |
Concentration Requirements
Homeland Security Management
9 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HLS580 | Constitutional Issues in Homeland Security | 3 |
| HLS584 | Local Management of Homeland Security Incidents | 3 |
| HLS588 | Managing Technical Resources | 3 |
Human Resources Management
9 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGT590 | Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) | 3 |
| MGT645 | Human Resource Management Compliance | 3 |
| MGT648 | Talent Management | 3 |
Organizational Leadership
9 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGT625 | Essentials of Leadership | 3 |
| MGT635 | Open Source Leadership | 3 |
| MGT648 | Talent Management | 3 |
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the 100% Online Master of Science in Management, graduates will be able to:
- Apply strategic, tactical and operational knowledge to key business functions in support of organizational mission and vision.
- Employ research methods, information and organizational knowledge to make viable business decisions that expand competitive advantage.
- Design an efficient, integrated organizational structure leveraging human resources, technology and innovative techniques.
- Develop culturally conscious leadership and human resource management strategies that promote effective business operations.
- Demonstrate ethical, organizational and managerial responsibility.
The Human Resources Management concentration focuses on managing an organization’s most valuable resource: its people. This concentration focuses on compliance and the regulatory environment from a legal perspective, the strategic partnerships and goals that serve to motivate and incentivize a contemporary workforce, and the digital tools and systems used to manage human capital.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are able to:
- Analyze regulatory issues to ensure compliance in legal settings.
- Evaluate strategies for managing human resources in a global environment.
- Demonstrate professional communication techniques for small and large audiences, including written, electronic and interpersonal conversation.
- Apply technologies and systems for managing the different functions of human resource departments.
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