The Maser of Professional Studies (MPS) in Human Resources consists of 30 credits (10 courses).  A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (solid "B") is required for good standing and to be eligible for graduation.  In addition to the Ethics and Capstone courses, which are required for all MPS degrees, each concentration offered within the Human Resources program requires specific courses as described below. 

The goal of the Strategic Human Capital Management concentration is to develop managers and professionals who can contribute to an organization's success by helping it align its people management and employee relations strategies with the goals and strategy of the organization. The track provides students with the breadth to work as human resources generalists and consultants as well as the in-depth expertise needed for more specialized roles in human resources. It helps students consider employees as assets rather than as resources that are to be consumed. At this track's core is helping students to understand how human capital will be able to help improve understanding and integration of employee issues in strategic planning. The human capital view of people is based more on an economic perspective. Human capital views people as a valuable asset rather than merely as a cost. Assets bring long term value to an organization. They will also be taught how to help organizations understand why it is important to invest resources to obtain and keep the right people in the right jobs, and to develop them through appropriate education, career planning, succession planning and recognition.

Please note that course offerings are subject to change at the discretion of the university.


- Fundamentals of HR (required of all entering students unless waived by the program dean)
- Workplace Ethics (must be taken in the first semester of enrollment)
- Strategic Thinking in HR (must be taken no later than the second semester of enrollment)
- MPS HR Capstone (must be taken in last semester of enrollment; A minimum grade of "B," 3.00, or higher is required of students in the MPHR Capstone to graduate regardless of their cumulative GPA.)

Note: In some cases, the international immersion program may be substituted for a concentration  requirement with permission of the program dean.The following course requirements are for students enrolled in the program in Summer 2010 and later. For students who enrolled in the program prior to Summer 2010, please contact us to review your remaining courses.