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Human Resource Management, M.S.
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Program Overview

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management degree program at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, is designed to prepare graduates for research and administrative positions in both public and private sector human resource management offices, labor unions and agencies concerned with employer-employee relations.

Marshall University’s Lewis College of Business is one of 186 schools worldwide to have achieved full accreditation for its undergraduate majors and graduate programs by the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB) International.

A graduate degree in Human Resource Management could be the perfect next step in developing your critical understanding of people and the businesses they work for.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) acknowledges that Marshall University’s Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management program fully aligns with the SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates, which helps define Human Resource education standards. Marshall’s human resource master’s program provides practical experiences to help students develop the skills needed to become a functional specialist or a strategic human resource leader supporting small and large organizations.

Graduate instruction in the study of human resource management is based upon the knowledge and methods developed in a number of traditional areas of study. The major disciplines represented in the program are economics, psychology, sociology, management and law.

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Program Highlights
Accredited

Marshall’s M.S. program is accredited by the AACSB ensuring that we follow best practices to offer the latest curriculum. AACSB schools must pass very rigorous quality standards to provide the best in business education. Graduates from AACSB business schools are recognized by top employers and major companies.

Experienced Faculty

Marshall University faculty members in the Lewis College of Business have strong academic backgrounds and professional experience in the fields of business management, accounting, finance, human resource management, marketing, economics, law, management information systems, communications and organizational behavior.

Well-versed

Graduate instruction in the study of human resource management is based upon the knowledge and methods developed in a number of traditional areas of study. The major disciplines represented in the program are economics, psychology, sociology, management and law.

Featured Courses
HRM 610 - Collective Bargaining
A comprehensive survey of collective bargaining with special emphasis given to philosophy, structure and the process of negotiations. Attention is also given to important developments and emerging trends in collective bargaining.
HRM 630 - Labor Law
A survey and analysis of the labor relations law; examination of the extent to which the law regulates and protects concerted action by employees in the labor market; considerations and analysis of the legal framework within which collective bargaining occurs; and analysis of major aspects of employer-employee law, such as wrongful discharge, discrimination, and safety and health law.
MGT 672 - Organizational Behavior
Basic ideas and concepts for the effective management of an organization. Major topics include motivation, communication and decision-making processes, group dynamics, leadership study, conflict management, work and organizational design, and organization development. Emphasis on the organizational behavior and theory.
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Career Opportunities
With a graduate degree in Human Resource Management, you will work behind the scenes to ensure that businesses and organizations cater to the diverse needs of their employees while maximizing employee potential. Having a master’s degree in this field can put you in a higher salary level than having just a bachelor’s degree. It can also lead to additional opportunities such as management and supervisory positions. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2018 median salary for human resource managers was $113,300 annually. Job growth from 2018-2028 is projected to be seven percent.
  • Human Resource Specialists
  • Labor Relations Specialists
  • Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
  • Training and Development Specialists
  • Human Resources Managers
  • Training and Development Managers
  • Compensation and Benefits Managers