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M.S. in Management: Specialization in Human Resources Management

Program Overview

The Saint Elizabeth University (SEU) M.S. in Management Program consists of 10 courses with a total of 30 credits and is offered in both traditional and online tracks. The program offers a choice of specialization in either human resource management or organizational change management, combining advanced study in current trends and best practices with a competency-based curriculum. Taught from a leadership perspective, this experiential program prepares graduates to change or advance careers, compete in industry trends, and manage evolving organizational environments. Students who graduate from the program are equipped to succeed and lead in a variety of career opportunities in corporate, government, nonprofit, and private organizations.

Current SEU undergraduates (of any major) may streamline their entry into the M.S. in Management Program by taking advantage of the Combined Degree Program. It is open to SEU undergraduates who meet the academic criteria, and no GRE or GMAT exam is required. Undergraduate students may take up to three graduate courses that count as general electives, which may enable them (upon completion of their undergraduate degree) to complete their master’s degree in fewer than 12-15 months.

Outcomes

Students who complete the M.S. in Management Program will:

  • Be able to manage and provide leadership in a changing global environment
  • Maximize the use of analytics and other emerging technology to facilitate individual and team decision-making
  • Utilize external and ethical factors to inform management decisions
  • Develop professional competence and skills to lead organizational change

Unique Elements of This Program

  • Small classes, individual attention, and real-world application of academic concepts
  • Highly credentialed and experienced faculty members
  • Compatibility with diverse undergraduate backgrounds

Required Courses

BUS601Human Resource Management

3
BUS603Compensation & Benefits

3
BUS608Human Resources Training & Development

3
BUS609Legal Aspects of Human Resources

3
BUS623Research Methods

3
BUS634Organizational Behavior

3
BUS671Financial Planning for Managers

3
BUS690Seminar in Change Management

3
MC626Ethical Issues

3
One elective required

3

Transfer Credit Policy

Transfer of credits into the M.S. in Management: Specialization in Human Resources Management is subject to evaluation and approval by the program director. All graduate transfer credits must carry a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. A maximum of 9 credits can be accepted for transfer.