Program Overview
The Human Resource Management Master of Science degree program at Marshall University is offered fully online.
The degree 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.
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.
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.
Program Highlights
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.
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Career Opportunities
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 2024 median salary for human resource managers was $140,030 annually. Job growth from 2024-2034 is projected to be five percent.
- Human Resource Specialists
- Labor Relations Specialists
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
- Training Development Specialists
- Human Resources Managers
- Training and Development Managers
- Compensation and Benefits Managers