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Build professional expertise to pursue your career goals in HR management
Each master’s in human resource management specialization involves in-depth coursework and expert guidance to help you develop critical skills and knowledge in the field.
MS in Human Resource Management program overview
The online MS in Human Resource Management program is for students who want to elevate their professional HR skill set. You’ll develop advanced expertise in human resource theory and practice and strengthen your ability to consult, teach or lead in diverse professional settings.
As an MS in Human Resource Management student, you’ll begin with seven core courses to lay the foundation for your program and develop skills in key areas of the field. From there, you’ll move into coursework for your chosen specialization to grow your expertise and advance toward your final project.
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Applicants to the MS in HR Management program must provide the following information for admission:
- A bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or from an internationally recognized institution
- Your official bachelor’s transcripts, with a minimum grade point average of 2.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee, required at the time of application, to cover transcript requests, transcript evaluation and other administrative costs
- A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.
View full admission requirements for MS in HR Management specializations: General HR Management, HR Management in Health Care
The total cost of your MS in HR Management program will depend on your specialization, scholarships and finances, transfer credits, academic performance and other factors.
Find detailed tuition information and cost scenarios for MS in HRM specializations: General HR Management, HR Management in Health Care
Choosing an MS in Human Resource Management specialization
Every journey to a master’s degree is different. Your chosen specialization can help you leverage your unique passions and interests to advance your human resources expertise for the next phases of your career.*
- Learning outcomes
- Professional paths to explore
General HR Management
- Apply foundational disciplines of human resource management to be an effective HR practitioner
- Analyze data and metrics to support and evaluate HR programs
HR Management in Health Care
- Develop skills to lead, build relationships, partner, influence others, and navigate the organization
- Apply and interpret the law and the legal responsibilities of a human resource professional
General HR Management
- Employment settings to explore include higher education, health care and financial services
- Research job titles such as human resource manager, human resources specialist and employee relations manager
HR Management in Health Care
- Employment settings to explore include a wide range of professional health care settings
- Research job titles such as human resources manager, employee relations manager and human resources
*Capella cannot guarantee any specific job, promotion, salary increase or other career outcomes. You will need to conduct your own research to understand what opportunities may be available to you. Note that some career paths may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications or other designations along with a degree.
Which is better for an MS in Human Resource Management, FlexPath or GuidedPath?
Your lifestyle and learning preferences will factor into choosing a path for your MS in HR Management. FlexPath gives you the freedom to set your own deadlines and complete coursework at your own pace. GuidedPath offers a more structured approach with a fixed weekly schedule.
FlexPath
- Complete your assessments at your own pace
- Engage one-on-one with faculty to receive feedback
- Get support from coaches when you need it
- Pay one tuition fee per 12-week billing session; books, supplies and other fees apply
GuidedPath
- Complete weekly assignments with preset deadlines
- Participate in weekly discussion posts with your classmates and faculty
- Connect with academic advisors to keep you on track
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
Find out if FlexPath is right for you
Not sure about FlexPath or GuidedPath? The Path Finder Quiz evaluates your learning style to help determine which learning format is better suited to your personal and professional goals.
With FlexPath, you can earn your master’s degree in 15 months and under $18,000.*
*Based on fastest 25 percent of students. Your program length and cost will vary by your degree program, transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply.
Why choose an MS in Human Resource Management from Capella University?
Learn from skilled faculty
Learn to shape organizational decisions with analytics and data storytelling – two critical skills developed throughout your program.
Aligned with SHRM
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that Capella University’s MS in Human Resource Management with specializations in General HR Management and Health Care fully align with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
Save with your SHRM certifications
We can help you find the maximum number of credits you can use toward your degree, with potential savings* of $14,550 on your Master of Science in Human Resource Management in the GuidedPath learning format with your SHRM® SCP – SHRM Senior Certified Professional. See what you could save on your human resources degree.
*Savings inclusive of fees charged by Capella to evaluate and award academic credit for your prior learning. The documented credit fee of $50 is assessed each quarter you request documented credit. Capella reserves the right to change fees at any time.
Aligned to industry standards
We partner with employers and the Capella School of Business, Technology and Health Care Administration Advisory Board (SoBTH) to design programs that align to industry standards.