Managing Your Organization's Human Capital

The UMass Global Master of Science in Human Resources degree prepares you to manage, support, and reward an organization's most valuable asset — its people. You'll learn strategies to attract and retain the best people, while developing collaboration across your employee base. Employees today expect more from their company/employer, and the HR specialist plays a vital role in that relationship. In this MS degree, you'll take nine core HR courses, such as Talent Management and Workforce Planning, and then choose three electives either with additional human resources courses or from elsewhere in the business school. 

In the MS in Human Resources program, you will

  • Apply an integrated and systems-oriented approach to human resources that aligns and supports business strategy.
  • Assess the impact of globalization, multiculturalism, and multi-generational workforce attributes.
  • Design strategies to ensure workforce capabilities and performance are aligned with organizational needs.
  • Build strategic partnerships that address complex business needs and meet corporate social responsibility, ethical objectives, and legal considerations.
  • Evaluate business data to make effective strategic decisions that align with organizational goals.

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36 Credits
$730/Credit
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Next Start Date
Summer II (Jun 23, 2025)

Career Outlook for MS in Human Resources

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Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
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Data source: Lightcast™ 2025 www.lightcast.io

The pathway information provided through this website is based partly on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data licensed by the University of Massachusetts Global from Lightcast. While the University of Massachusetts Global believes this data to be reliable, some of the data is based on estimates made by Lightcast when actual data is unavailable. Those estimates and the corresponding data may need to be corrected.

  1. Change in employment projections 2022 - 2032
  2. Based on BLS Occupational Employment Statistics and updated quarterly
  3. The University of Massachusetts Global does not guarantee a job to graduates upon completion of any program

Courses You Might Take

HRCU 602

Strategic Business Concepts and Human Resources

3 Credits
HRCU 604

Workforce Planning

3 Credits
HRCU 605

Talent Management

3 Credits
HRCU 606

Strategic and Legal Leadership

3 Credits
OLCU 615

Leading Organizational Change

3 Credits
HRCU 603

Globalization and Diversity

3 Credits

What it’s like going to UMass Global?

Instructor-Led, Session-Based

This program is delivered in an instructor-led format, with eight-week sessions and multiple start dates per year for flexibility. In each class, you'll focus on one topic at a time and can take a session off if needed—no penalty. Courses include online lectures, group discussions, and structured assignments with set deadlines. This format offers clear milestones and peer interaction, making it ideal for students who thrive in a structured learning environment.

Personalized Support Services

UMass Global meets you wherever you are in life, with dedicated support at every step. From enrollment coaching and financial aid to academic advising and career services, we're committed to your success. Access personalized guidance, flexible resources, and a supportive community, empowering you to achieve your educational goals, no matter your starting point.

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Employer-Aligned Curriculum

At UMass Global, our employer-aligned curriculum ensures that coursework is directly relevant to today’s workplace. Designed with input from industry experts and faculty who are also working professionals, our programs focus on practical, career-advancing skills. Using a “backwards course design,” we tailor coursework to meet current job market needs. Our diverse faculty provides real-world insights and mentorship, ensuring that the skills you learn are immediately applicable to your career or future career changes.

Instructor-Led, Session-Based

This program is delivered in an instructor-led format, with eight-week sessions and multiple start dates per year for flexibility. In each class, you'll focus on one topic at a time and can take a session off if needed—no penalty. Courses include online lectures, group discussions, and structured assignments with set deadlines. This format offers clear milestones and peer interaction, making it ideal for students who thrive in a structured learning environment.

Personalized Support Services

UMass Global meets you wherever you are in life, with dedicated support at every step. From enrollment coaching and financial aid to academic advising and career services, we're committed to your success. Access personalized guidance, flexible resources, and a supportive community, empowering you to achieve your educational goals, no matter your starting point.

Office meeting

Employer-Aligned Curriculum

At UMass Global, our employer-aligned curriculum ensures that coursework is directly relevant to today’s workplace. Designed with input from industry experts and faculty who are also working professionals, our programs focus on practical, career-advancing skills. Using a “backwards course design,” we tailor coursework to meet current job market needs. Our diverse faculty provides real-world insights and mentorship, ensuring that the skills you learn are immediately applicable to your career or future career changes.

Our Faculty

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Laura Galloway
Dr. Laura Galloway, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Business and Professional Studies, Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership and Human Resources
Dr. Laura Galloway PhD
Portrait of Dr. Dania Baba
Dr. Dania Baba, PhD
Assistant Professor of Healthcare and Business Administration
Dr. Dania Baba PhD

Admission Requirements

Applicants for this master's degree program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

  • Completed application
  • 2.75 grade point average (GPA)
  • Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions where baccalaureate and/or post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted

Graduate Level Exams

This Master’s degree program does not require applicants to take costly exams like the GRE/GMAT. Why? Because we value your professional and life experience. You should get credit for what you already know.

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