Introduction
The Master of Science in Human Resource Management is designed for experienced HR professionals, building upon your existing knowledge to prepare you for advancement in the profession. Coursework covers relevant topics including ethics, training and development, management culture, compliance, and organizational strategy. The curriculum offers an emphasis on real-world learning and skills that are immediately applicable.
The Master of Science in Human Resource Management program is taught by instructors who bring years of industry experience to the classroom. You will receive a thorough education in how human resources professionals manage the wide variety of administrative functions within an organization, no matter the size. And because the industry is changing rapidly, courses are designed to teach the most up-to-date information possible.
Upon graduation, you will have all of the relevant skills needed for succeeding in a human resources leadership role within a company. You will have the knowledge that today’s employers are looking for, and a foundation of experiences for continued growth in the field.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that the Touro University Worldwide Master in Human Resources Management degree program is fully aligned with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
Note: This degree does not lead to any form of licensure or certification.
Curriculum
The curriculum of the Human Resource Management program is comprised of 36 credits (12 courses including the Capstone). All of the courses are core required courses.
The Capstone course is also one of the required courses that is the last course taken in the program and provides feedback assessment on the achievement of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs).
Core Requirements (27 Semester Credits)
HRM 600 Human Resources Management
HRM 602 Ethics for HR Professionals
HRM 604 Developing a Competency Culture
HRM 612 Facilitating Organizational Change
HRM 614 Performance Assessment
HRM 616 Human Resources Management and Law
HRM 618 Management across Culture
HRM 620 Strategy and Planning
HRM 690 Capstone
Training and Development Concentration (9)
HRM 606 Training and Development
HRM 608 Management and Leadership
HRM 610 Coaching
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Concentration (9)
HRM 619 Creating an Inclusive Work Culture
HRM 621 Diversity in the Workplace
HRM 623 Equitable Workplace Practices and Programs
Employee Engagement and Total Rewards Concentration (9)
HRM 625 Fostering Employee Engagement
HRM 627 Strategic Concepts in Employee Motivation
HRM 629 Designing and Implementing Total Rewards Systems
Tuition
TUW’s tuition is $500 per semester credit. A range of tuition assistance programs is available to prospective students to help reduce the out-of-pocket expenses associated with continued education, including scholarships and students loans. Many employers offer tuition assistance programs, so speak with your human resource representative to find out if additional financial support is available to you. TUW tuition assistance counselors are available to determine your eligibility for financial aid and other tuition assistance programs.
TUW offers many scholarships! Please contact TUW today for more information.
Admissions Requirements
Students seeking to attend TUW must meet one of the following criteria to be considered for admission:
Have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5.
A transfer student from another college/university’s graduate program in good academic standing (minimum GPA of 2.75).
Students, who meet one of the above criteria, will be required to complete the following steps in order to be admitted and enrolled:
Submit an application to the University.
As a non-profit institution committed to serving the underserved, Touro University Worldwide has waived the $60 application fee for all prospective students.
Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. Transcripts must come directly from the issuing institutions. Students who completed college coursework outside the United States must have their transcripts translated and evaluated. Students are required to complete step 3 by the end of their first term of enrollment.
Touro University Worldwide is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Touro College Los Angeles (Lander Campus) is a division of Touro University Worldwide. For more information on WSCUC, visit wascsenior.org or write WSCUC at 985 Atlantic Ave., Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501.
