Program Overview
Human resource management is expanding far beyond the basics of hiring, training, compensation and benefits.
JWU’s Human Resource Management master’s degree program is designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. You’ll receive an advanced base of contemporary knowledge necessary to successfully direct employee development, business leadership and strategic planning initiatives in any industry.
Developed and updated in collaboration with leading companies, our professionally focused curriculum incorporates the distinct human resource disciplines as determined by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). It includes real-world projects and challenges so you can gain experience — what employers value the most.
Our faculty experts are leaders in the industry they teach. They know what it takes to achieve success in their respective fields and share their insights with you.
As you prepare for career advancement in a variety of managerial and executive positions, you’ll learn to apply the models and theories of Human Resource Management at both the strategic and operational levels to improve organizational competitiveness.
In addition, gain expertise in
- Labor and employee relations
- Strategic compensation and benefits
- Organizational training and development
- Recruitment, retention and succession planning
This program allows you to pursue the Human Resource Certification Institute’s Profession in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification exams upon graduation. Review HRCI.org for information pertaining to PHR and SPHR certification requirements.
Sample Courses
For a full course listing, visit the JWU Catalog: