The Master of Science in Human Resource Management degree program at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, is designed to prepare graduates for research and administrative positions in both public and private sector human resource management offices, labor unions and agencies concerned with employer-employee relations.
Marshall University’s Lewis College of Business is one of 186 schools worldwide to have achieved full accreditation for its undergraduate majors and graduate programs by the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB) International.
A graduate degree in Human Resource Management could be the perfect next step in developing your critical understanding of people and the businesses they work for.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) acknowledges that Marshall University’s Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management program fully aligns with the SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates, which helps define Human Resource education standards. Marshall’s human resource master’s program provides practical experiences to help students develop the skills needed to become a functional specialist or a strategic human resource leader supporting small and large organizations.
Graduate instruction in the study of human resource management is based upon the knowledge and methods developed in a number of traditional areas of study. The major disciplines represented in the program are economics, psychology, sociology, management and law.
- Find out which of our academic programs is right for you.
- Meet some of our current students and hear about their favorite Marshall moments.
- Receive invitations to special events for future students.
- Get help with the application and enrollment process.
Marshall’s M.S. program is accredited by the AACSB ensuring that we follow best practices to offer the latest curriculum. AACSB schools must pass very rigorous quality standards to provide the best in business education. Graduates from AACSB business schools are recognized by top employers and major companies.
Marshall University faculty members in the Lewis College of Business have strong academic backgrounds and professional experience in the fields of business management, accounting, finance, human resource management, marketing, economics, law, management information systems, communications and organizational behavior.
Graduate instruction in the study of human resource management is based upon the knowledge and methods developed in a number of traditional areas of study. The major disciplines represented in the program are economics, psychology, sociology, management and law.
With a graduate degree in Human Resource Management, you will work behind the scenes to ensure that businesses and organizations cater to the diverse needs of their employees while maximizing employee potential. Having a master’s degree in this field can put you in a higher salary level than having just a bachelor’s degree. It can also lead to additional opportunities such as management and supervisory positions.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2018 median salary for human resource managers was $113,300 annually. Job growth from 2018-2028 is projected to be seven percent.
- Human Resource Specialists
- Labor Relations Specialists
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
- Training and Development Specialists
- Human Resources Managers
- Training and Development Managers
- Compensation and Benefits Managers
Admission Requirements
Full Admission
Applicants should follow the admissions process described in this catalog or at the Graduate Admissions website: www.marshall.edu/graduate/admissions/how-to-apply-for-admission.
Applicants also must submit a copy of their resume and must either have:
- An undergraduate degree from an accepted, accredited institution with an undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all previously completed undergraduate coursework.
or - An undergraduate degree from an accepted, accredited institution with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5-2.99 on a 4.0 scale for all previously completed undergraduate university work, and, in addition to the resume, two letters of recommendation. Applicant may also submit additional documents such as statement of purpose, test scores, etc.
or - Have successfully completed the Management Foundations Certificate program with a 3.0 or higher
or - Have a doctoral degree from an accepted, accredited institution; and completed all of the required Business Foundation courses or their equivalents within seven years of application.
Conditional Admission
Conditional Admission can be granted for one term if the applicant meets all program requirements for Admission except they have not officially graduated with their bachelor degree. Once the degree is granted the applicant would need to resubmit their official transcripts for full admission.
Note: Applicants may be asked to submit additional material if needed before an admission decision is made. Generally, more students apply to the HRM program than are accepted each year; therefore, the selection process is competitive.