Human Resource Management, Master of Science

City University of Seattle’s Master of Science in Human Resources Management program prepares students for leadership roles within the field of human resources and across organizations. Educating students on the analysis, design, and evaluation of human resources systems and processes—and how those systems are integrated within business strategy—is critical to developing effective and successful human resources leaders. The HR courses within this program will help prepare students to sit for the PHR/SPHR/GPHR certification exams offered by the HR Certification Institute. To apply for these certifications, individuals must meet the eligibility requirements and pass the HRCI exams. 

Program Outcomes

This program will prepare students to:

Lead the creation of human-centered solutions to complex problems.

Examine the effects organizational culture has on leadership planning and development in an organization.

Create and manage diverse local and global teams.

Create professional presentations and reports that communicate the results of an organizational evaluation with supporting research to selected stakeholders.

Use research methodology and data collection methods needed for strategic HR decision-making.

Admission Requirements

City University of Seattle's graduate admission requirements, found under Admissions in the catalog menu, apply to this program. 

Total Required Credits (33 Credits)

Human Resource Core (27 Credits)

ML 511	Communication and Influence	6
ML 533	Leadership and Development	6
HR 551	Human Capital Strategy Management	3
HR 553	Management of People	3
HR 555	Workplace Management and Human Resources	3
HR 557	Organization and the Human Resource Function	3
HR 559	People Analytics	3

Human Resource Capstone (6 Credits)

ML 643

Applied Research Capstone *

6