MS in Human Resource Management

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11/25/2024: Course-Based

12/2/2024: Tempo-Based

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Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Launch a sustainable career in today’s changing HR field with Walden’s MS in Human Resource Management program.

Learn how to harness the power of people to help your organization develop, grow, and thrive.

Learn by doing. Master critical HR skills with Mursion, a cutting-edge virtual reality tool that allows you to practice challenging interpersonal exchanges in a safe environment.
Gain skills that matter. Our curriculum aligns with the nine competencies required by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). This ensures you graduate with the skills needed to be an effective HR practitioner in today’s workplace.
Build a résumé that stands out to employers. Gain relevant strategic planning skills to address the complex HR problems that companies face.

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Two Ways to Learn

Choose the learning path that fits your life and experience. Here are the two ways to earn your degree:

Tempo Learning®

Self-paced curriculum with no weekly deadlines

complete in 13 months*

Ideal if you’re a self-motivated learner with strong time management skills.

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3-month subscription pricing

Flexible schedule

Personal Academic Coach

Course-Based

Faculty-guided path for collaborative learners

complete in 18 months*

Ideal if you prefer predictability, deadlines and a traditional learning format.

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Pay by the course

Pre-set schedule

Instructor-led courses

Tempo Learning®

Self-paced curriculum with no weekly deadlines

complete in 13 months*

Ideal if you’re a self-motivated learner with strong time management skills.

Request Information

3-month subscription pricing

Flexible schedule

Personal Academic Coach

Course-Based

Faculty-guided path for collaborative learners

complete in 18 months*

Ideal if you prefer predictability, deadlines and a traditional learning format.

Request Information

Pay by the course

Pre-set schedule

Instructor-led courses

More About Our MS in Human Resource Management Program

Career Options

Between high-tech advances and economic challenges, the human resources field is undergoing a significant shift. This means opportunity for professionals with the specialized knowledge and skills to lead their company through these transformative changes.

A master’s in human resource management from Walden can position you for a number of opportunities in HR and other areas of business. Potential roles include:*

Compensation/benefits manager
Human resource manager
Training and development manager
Organizational development manager/specialist
Human resource specialist
Labor relations specialist

*Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Entry Requirements

Funding Your Education

TEMPO LEARNING

Complete four subscription periods and get your next one tuition-free. With Tempo Learning® you may be able to complete your MS in Human Resource Management degree in as few as 13 months for as low as $13,000.^*
^*Represents Tempo Learning® format, Believe & Achieve Scholarship™, and the fastest pace of our top 25% transfer students in this program in the Tempo Learning® format. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Tuition and fees are subject to change. See Tuition and Fees section and Scholarship Details for more information.

New Believe & Achieve Scholarship™

When you choose the course-based MS in Human Resource Management format, receive your final courses tuition-free, depending on your completion option. You don’t have to apply for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship; it is available to all eligible students.

Ongoing Military Offer

New students who are service members, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs are recognized in many programs with our Believe & Achieve Scholarship, which helps students reach their goals, plus an exclusive additional 10% savings. For other programs, these students are recognized with a 15% tuition savings for the life of their program.²

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Walden’s Enrollment Specialists are committed to helping you identify and leverage opportunities to save money on your education. Get in touch with an Enrollment Specialist today at 888-968-5331 to learn more.

How to Apply

Why Earn Your MS in Human Resource Management at Walden?

Immersive Experiences

Engaging and authentic virtual learning experiences allow you to practice having difficult, high-stakes conversations in a safe environment. Be ready to hit the ground running with skills you can apply immediately on the job.

Learn From HR Experts

This program is taught by doctorally prepared, SHRM-certified professionals with vast experience in their fields.

Exceptional Student Services

Thrive in your program with the help of 24/7 tech support, a Writing Center, a Career Services Center, and more.

“I had attempted to finish my master’s degree several times before with no success. It wasn’t until I can to Walden that I received the kind of support and feedback that I needed.

LaShona Patton-Jones | MS in Human Resource Management Graduate

Enrollment Restrictions by State

Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the MS in Human Resource Management: New Mexico.

At the master’s level, Walden University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the only programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The MS in Human Resource Management is not accredited by the ACBSP. Please visit our accreditation page to see the list of Walden accreditations.

Ongoing Military Offer:

*A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.

Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.