Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Resources Management

Advance your career and learn to advance any organization with our Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)-aligned curriculum.
Credits 36
Format Online

Accelerate your career, add value and drive change within your organization.

The Master of Science in Human Resources Management (MSHRM) program from Thomas Edison State University (TESU) is designed for emerging leaders who want to impact their workplace with the latest human capital management strategy. Developed with the guidance of human resources professionals, our accredited program will expand your business acumen and help you solve real-world organizational challenges to drive change within your organization. Our degree is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR Curriculum.

Why Study Human Resources Management at TESU?


A master’s degree in human resources management from TESU helps expand your business expertise and become a strategic partner in your organization. In our program you will:

  • Learn the skills and knowledge that employers value. For instance, you’ll be able to articulate strategies that leverage human capital.
  • Tailor your human resources expertise by choosing from a variety of electives. Six credits toward your degree will come from electives. Choose courses across the School of Business and Management and/or pursue independent study with a graduate mentor.
  • Fit your studies into your busy professional life. Take flexible, high-quality online courses at your own pace.

We're Accredited


The MSHRM program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). We offer adult students a course of study grounded in current best practices. The program will prepare you to become a strategic partner within your organization.

What Will You Learn?


Learn technical human resources skills in:

  • Staffing
  • Providing professional development
  • Managing organizational culture
  • Measuring and rewarding performance

A Master's in Human Resources Management will enable you to:

  • Identify and select models critical to effective organizations.
  • Apply them to practice.
  • Develop strategies to connect these elements to enhance organizational performance.

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Career Outlook


5%
projected growth

130k
median salary for HR Managers*

Throughout the completion of my graduate work, I was able to take best practices and apply them to my own position. The MSHRM program helped validate my actions as I dealt with personnel, training, benefit entitlements, promotions and evaluations. I was formerly a firm believer in traditional classroom settings, but after engaging in several online courses, I became a strong advocate for online learning."

Luis Sandoval

BSBA ’12, MSHRM ’15

Tuition & Financial Aid


At TESU, we have been empowering adults toward brighter futures for more than 50 years. Learning the total cost to attend TESU is an important step in your college search. See our tuition rates and explore financial aid options to start planning your future.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Requirements


You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. For most graduate programs at TESU, students with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 will be admitted without further requirements. Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and begin your application.

Graduate Admission Requirements

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