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How to Get a Master's Degree in Human Resources

Human resources has gradually ascended to the top of business administration priorities, as corporations recognize the importance of attracting and retaining qualified employees. Competitive advantage no longer turns on production and operational efficiency alone. Today, companies rely on a talented and technically skilled workforce for an edge in the marketplace.

A master's degree in human resources prepares you to take on the challenge of building a solid, well-trained workforce. In one to two years, you can build the social science and applied business skills to function effectively as an HR leader. Programs are career-friendly, with part-time and distance learning programs that allow you to earn a master's degree online.

WorldWideLearn.com's guide to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science (MS) in human resources takes you through the graduate school planning process step by step, from defining your academic objectives to submitting a competitive application.

Guide to MS and MBA Degrees in Human Resources

Human resources focuses on the human side of business operations, where people and policy intersect. The discipline draws on a broad spectrum of social science fields: psychology, communications, business strategy, system theory, education, and law. At the master's degree level, HR students learn to think critically about human capital and to develop initiatives for recruiting, retaining, and developing a qualified workforce. For more general information on HR majors, see Human Resources at WorldWideLearn.com's Guide to Majors.

HR Specializations

Graduate HR programs typically allow you to focus on a specific area of human resources, either through elective coursework or an independent research project. Specializations can closely track professional HR roles; examples of applied HR fields include:


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Strayer University

Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.

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AIU Online

American InterContinental University Online's flexible curriculum allows you to study when and where it's most convenient. Earn your degree at an accelerated pace from an accredited school that is respected by employers.

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Capella University

Capella University offers online degrees in the fields of business management, health care, higher education, human resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education, public safety and public administration, social work, and public service leadership. An accredited university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than 30,000 students in all 50 states and 45 other countries. Capella combines outstanding academics with a supportive faculty and staff in a program designed for working adults. Learn more about our 42 PhD, PsyD, DPA, DBA, DSW, DNP, DHA, EdD, EdS, MS, MSN, MPA, MHA, MBA, MPH, BS, BPA, and BSN degree programs and 137 specializations by talking to one of our enrollment counselors at 1.888.227.3552

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Liberty University Online

We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university. The vision of our Chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., is to keep Liberty's Distance Learning Program affordable so as many individuals as possible can experience a Christ-centered education and become equipped for excellence, professionally as well as spiritually.

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Regis University - Online

Regis University offers a rich tradition of Jesuit education to enrich your life and further your career.

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St. Joseph's University - Online

An education from St. Joseph's University Online can provide you with valuable, sought-after skills that will give you an edge with employers. Choose from programs in Business and Education.

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