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Academic Program Description

For human resources professionals seeking to further their careers and for individuals seeking professional advancement in managerial careers, the Master of Science in Human Resources Management program offers an opportunity to study new areas of management and gain a broad understanding of their field of endeavor. The major thrust of the program is to gain knowledge of current practices in Human Resources Management.

Those students interested in preparation for management careers in human resources or general management will find that the program meets their needs.

Students interested in extending their professional careers and/or networking within the human resources field, can participate in the Holy Family University Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) chapter.

Students will be required to take 11 courses for a total of 33 credits. The entire program can be completed in just six semesters, less than two years.

Courses are held on weeknights and Saturdays.

Core Requirements (33 credits)

HURM 500	Human Resources Management	3
HURM 505	Human Resources Training and Development	3
HURM 510	Managing Labor Relations	3
HURM 515	Applied Compensation, Benefits, and Retirement Plans	3
HURM 520	Negotiating, Dispute Resolution, and Campaign Management	3
HURM 525	Organizational Communications*	3
HURM 530	Statistics and Quantitative Business Methods	3
HURM 535	Applied Employment Law	3
HURM 540	Applied Performance Management*	3
HURM 545	Policy and Strategy Formulation	3
HURM 550	Independent Research and Study (substitution for this course not permitted)	3

*Permission to substitute an elective for one of these courses may be obtained from the Program Director in Human Resources Management or School Dean as an approved academic exception.

Electives

Students may select courses from those listed below to substitute for selected core courses with the permission of the Program Director.*

FINC 510	Corporate Finance for Executives	3
HURM 541	Organizational Staffing and Career Advancement Planning	3
HURM 543	Project Management	3
HURM 544	Managing Human Resources in Global Organizations	3

*Availability of elective courses is dependent on student enrollment.

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