Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM)
Master's Degree
Online Program
- Next Start Dates
- January 06, 2025
- April 07, 2025
Your Next Step as a Strategic Leader: Master of Human Resource Management
Gain Master’s-level skills in data-driven decision-making, emotional intelligence and other organizational leadership strengths. Study with industry-experienced faculty in our Master of Human Resource Management program to become the strategic partner your company needs to thrive in game-changing times.
Your Master of Human Resource Management online courses are built with Empowered Learning®, which allows you to:
- Access online courses anytime, from almost anywhere
- Go faster when you can, and slower when you need to
- Create real-world projects that prove your new knowledge
- Stay connected with faculty and peers in live sessions
Made for working professionals, there are no GRE®/GMAT®3 requirements, no application fees and four start dates per year. You can earn your online Master’s in Human Resources Management for around $13,000 and in as few as 18 months.12
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Sample Master’s in Human Resource Management Program Courses
You’re already familiar with the dynamic world of business—get the skills you need to push the boundaries of your career through career-focused online courses. Learn how to create and drive organizational culture and maintain legal and compliance practices, all while demonstrating the highest standards of personal and professional ethics in your Master of Human Resource Management program courses.-
Professional Growth and Leadership
- Develop abilities to deal effectively with emotions in the workplace to successfully manage challenges presented as the pace and environment changes
- Identify your personal and holistic challenges with maintaining positive environments and labor relations and resolving conflict management
- Explore strategies to overcome resistance and negativity for success in a variety of workplace environments
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Applied Human Resources Analytics
- Study data, metrics and analytics to solve human resources needs and performance management
- Focus on gaining business insights, identify needs and recommend solutions through metrics
- Prepare for a deeper understanding of analytics and utilize HR technology to make educated decisions in a business setting
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Global Intelligence
- Study the global landscape for today’s organizational landscape
- Focus on leadership and strategy from a global perspective
- Explore topics such as country-specific and U.S. laws, international aspects to HR trends, international business organizations and leadership challenges
"With the flexible scheduling, I can take care of my family and work. When you have these extra layers to your life, Empowered Learning® just makes sense."
Jeff B.
Graduate, School of Business
Trusted Expert Insight
Your online MHRM degree program coursework is designed by industry and curriculum experts. You get the support of faculty ready to help with access to their real-world insight.
Transform into a Leader
Along with evolving technologies and organizational behavior, graduate students in all programs and at all credential levels learn employer-valued transferable skills, or soft skills. Your digital Comprehensive Learner Record is available to Master's degree graduates and makes it easier to showcase your skills. See how.
School-Life Balance
You focus on the learning, and we’ll focus on innovative ways to support you. In addition to fully online courses, you’ll benefit from supportive faculty, 24-hour tech support, tutoring assistance and business library and learning services.
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Your Future is Full of Possibilities in Human Resource Management
Get ready to incorporate all your skills into your career as a strategic partner, consultant and leader for team members at every level. Organizational environments continuously change, but you’ll have a competitive advantage in human resource management by maintaining the value in innovation, communication, critical thinking, financial literacy, business acumen and diversity awareness.-
Master of Human Resources Management
Industry Certifications:
Upon graduation, you’ll be academically prepared to sit for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams.
In addition, this program academically prepares you to sit for the Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) and Senior Professional Human Resources® (SPHR®) certifications offered by the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).4
Pursue Potential Job Growth:
You can pursue a variety of roles with a MHRM degree. Here are the projected job growth potentials between 2022 and 2032, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS):5
- Human Resources Managers: 5%
- Training and Development Managers: 6%
- Compensation and Benefits Managers: 2%
Career Opportunities:
- Director/Manager of Human Resources
- Director of Leadership and Organizational Development
- Director of Compensation and Benefits
- Senior Human Resources Professional or Manager
- Human Resources Consultant
- Director of Training and Development
Tuition & Savings
Do the Math
With four start dates a year, 11-week terms and a total of 12 courses, students who enroll can finish their degree requirements in less than two years.2
$218 cost per credit
x 48 total credits
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$10,464 total tuition
+ $2,700 total fees
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$13,164 estimated total program cost
Learn more about the financial aid cost of attendance (COA).
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Entrance Requirements
No GRE/GMAT is required. No background check is required for this program, but pre-employment screenings, like background checks, may be required for future job opportunities.7
To be considered for admission, applicants must submit an official transcript from an accredited institution of higher learning as recognized by the U. S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) documenting either a conferred Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 (no rounding) or higher, or a conferred graduate-level certificate, Master’s degree, or doctoral degree. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree GPA of 2.0 (no rounding) to 2.49 may request an exception to the minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA requirement through the submission of a personal statement in the form of a written essay.8
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.