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Management: Human Resource Management
Master's SpecializationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Earn an online Master of Science in management with a specialization in human resource management at University of Maryland Global Campus. Gain career-relevant skills that can help you stand out in today’s competitive market. Study in a convenient online classroom with knowledgeable faculty members who are valued leaders in the field. Take advantage of our lifetime career services, which are comprehensive and available to all UMGC alumni at no cost. Why wait? Enroll today and advance your career in human resources!
Learn the Latest in HR Best Practices
Today’s employers are on the hunt for HR professionals with the ability to make decisions. UMGC’s online master’s specialization in HR management is the perfect fit for working adults looking to increase their marketability in this fast-growing field. During our 36-credit program, you’ll take career-relevant courses designed to build your skills and expand your knowledge base. This program is designed to prepare you for relevant HR-related certification exams.
Our HR management program was designed with your needs in mind and is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) guidelines for graduate education. Here are a few of the ways we gear our curriculum toward working professionals:
- As one of only 275 approved SHRM Education Partners in the world, we are committed to helping HR professionals advance their knowledge and competencies.
- This program is aligned with higher education standards set by the HR Certification Institute, the premier credentialing organization in the HR profession.
- You may be able to earn credit from multiple sources, including industry certification exams or related UMGC undergraduate or graduate coursework.
- You can join one of our HR- or business-focused student organizations, including the UMGC Chapter of SHRM.
Program Highlights
- Manage work environments: Apply knowledge of laws and regulations to produce a safe work environment.
- Evaluate strategies: Assess the effectiveness of performance appraisals and compensation management.
- Create new programs: Implement new training, development, and rewards programs.
- Diagnose problems: Identify problems and create solutions for managing virtual and global teams.
- Design training plans: Create employee training plans that align with company strategy.
- Recognize diversity: Facilitate a work environment that respects differences in cultures and worldviews.
- Utilize technology: Collect, analyze, and interpret HR data using the latest technologies.
- Recruit candidates: Create efficient and effective recruitment policies to support organizational goals.
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, MGMT 630)
- (3 Credits, MGMT 640)
- (3 Credits, MGMT 650)
Specialization Courses
- (3 Credits, HRMD 610)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 620)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 630)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 640)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 650)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 651)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 665)
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, MGMT 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for HR careers in a variety of professional contexts. The skills you learn in this program will translate over to industries in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
To be successful in this program, we recommend that students have a strong background in matters of statistics and either finance or accounting. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $350 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Strategic Human Resource Management
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The graduate certificate program in strategic human resource management is designed to help you gain practical, management-level experience in the theory, research, knowledge, and procedures used by HR executives, generalists, and specialists— and earn a credential that can help you stand out. The curriculum is designed to give you practical skills so you can become a strong decision maker and manager in any HR setting.
Program Highlights
- Examine intercultural environments: Explore how culture influences leadership style & communication.
- Employ best practices: Use organizational theory, effectiveness measurement, and systems thinking.
- Know your strengths: Take a leadership style assessment.
- Manage workplace conflict: Practice using negotiation, facilitation, mediation, and arbitration.
- Develop procedures: Design HR policies and processes to support changing environmental factors.
- Demonstrate knowledge: Research a labor or employee relations topic in depth and report findings.
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
Take the following four required courses:
- (3 Credits, MGMT 615)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 610)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 620)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 630)
Choose one of the following courses:
- (3 Credits, HRMD 640)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 650)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 651)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 665)
Take these courses in the order listed.
Career Preparation
This certificate is designed to help prepare you to move up the ranks in the HR field.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have a background in human resources or management and strong writing and analytical skills.
Total Program Credits
15
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $ per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Master of Business AdministrationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Earn an MBA on-site or online in just 15 months for about $10,500. The Master of Business Administration program at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed for busy professionals looking to gain the skills and knowledge that today’s employers need. Learn from faculty members who are active or former professionals in industry, government, and non-profit organizations and discuss course concepts with classmates who have a range of professional and life experiences. Course materials are available as no-cost electronic resources through UMGC's online classroom for most courses in this online program, so you can save money on textbooks. And, the GMAT is not required for admission!
Earn a Well-Respected Graduate Business Degree
UMGC’s online MBA program is the perfect fit if you are looking to broaden your business knowledge or prepare for career advancement. Our program's primary purpose is excellence in teaching and learning. And, several of our student organizations, like the UMGC chapters of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) allow you to connect with classmates on similar career paths.
In addition, the UMGC online MBA program holds the following distinctions:
- Continuously accredited by IACBE for almost 20 years
- A strong network of almost 20,000 MBA alumni
- Among top 5 online learning completions
- First U.S.-based MBA program designed specifically for online delivery
- An innovative online classroom with 24-hour technical support
Program Highlights
- Create and implement a personal leadership development plan
- Foster mutual respect, trust, and high standards of ethics, performance, and teamwork
- Assess and manage critical knowledge and skill gaps related to core organizational functions and managerial responsibilities
- Complete a comprehensive analysis of the costs of operations, pricing options, financing, product mix, distribution channels, and supply chain relationships
- Evaluate your cultural intelligence, ethical values, and skills in decision-making, and implement specific actions to leverage your strengths and further develop areas of relative weakness
- Evaluate your organization's policies for managing legal and ethical risks, with a focus on contracts, agency, and tort law
- Complete an audit of the technology and information systems and processes in your organizations
- Design and develop a marketing plan for a new product or service in both domestic and international markets
- Prepare a detailed project management plan for an initiative in a new international location that presents business, language, cultural, legal, and other challenges for your organization
- Develop a comprehensive strategy for expanding your organization's products or services in a selected country
- Prepare a personal professional portfolio that includes your key achievements, a brief summary of your strategic leadership skills, and your plan for goal and career advancement
Required Courses
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, MBA 610)
- (6 Credits, MBA 620)
- (6 Credits, MBA 630)
- (6 Credits, MBA 640)
- (6 Credits, MBA 670)
Career Preparation
This MBA program is designed to help you prepare for management careers in business, government, or nonprofit organizations in areas such as team leadership, project supervision, and creation and implementation of business solutions.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills. We recommend ASC 601 if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills. If you need to improve your computing skills, we recommend you take ASC 605.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 0
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $ per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
The MBA degree program requires 36 credits of coursework. Courses must be taken sequentially. An introductory course (PRO 600) may be waived for students who already have a graduate degree. You must complete each course with a grade of B or better to advance to the next course. The grade of C is not available for these courses.
Specialized Program Accreditation
This program has received specialized accreditation through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, known as IACBE, located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas. IACBE is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Further information on student achievement is available in the Public Disclosure of Student Achievement.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.