Master of Science in Human Resources Management

Northeastern University

Northeastern University’s Master of Science in Human Resources Management program prepares students to connect an organization’s strategy and its people, providing a specific focus on the new technologies that are profoundly changing the workplace and the role of HR professionals.Students examine the trends influencing the future of human resources. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of diversity and equity within the workplace and their correlation to greater business success. Through workforce analytics and strategic workforce planning coursework, students also learn to make business decisions based on understanding and interpreting workplace data.Students can earn their degree online or on the Boston campus, choosing from leading-edge concentrations that align with trends reshaping the human resources field. Through Northeastern’s signature experience-powered learning model, students integrate coursework with real-world practice-graduating fully prepared to be effective strategic business partners in their organization.Unique FeaturesThe degree features a flexible learning format offered online or on the Boston campus. Students can work while earning their degree or study full time and complete the program in as little as a year.Students gain real-world experience through Northeastern’s experiential learning model and a 12-week capstone course that allows them to work on a virtual HR consulting project with a leading company or their current employer.The curriculum features in-demand competencies shaping the future of human resources, including digital HR, artificial intelligence, global talent management, leadership, and organizational communication. Students can tailor their studies to fit career objectives.Courses are taught by expert faculty with a wide range of human resources expertise.The program has a Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter connected to the largest global HR association. Students gain access to membership discounts, materials, events, and a connection to a worldwide professional community.

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