Master's in Human Resources Management
Curriculum

To earn an MPS in Human Resources Management, you must successfully complete 11 courses (33 credits total), including:

  • 2 core courses (6 credits total):
    • Workplace Ethics
    • HRM Capstone
  • 3 foundation courses (9 credits total):
    • Fundamentals of Human Resources Management
    • Research Methods and Data Analysis for HR
    • Human Capital Analytics
  • 6 elective courses (18 credits total):
    • The program offers more than 20 electives, including a for-credit HR Internship course.  
    • For a current list of electives, visit the Course Schedule page.

Focus Areas

The Human Resources Management program offers six focus areas that enable you to tailor your studies and sharpen your expertise in a particular area of study. Below are examples of courses you could take should you choose to pursue a focus area:

  • Strategic Human Capital Management:
    • Strategic Thinking and Financial Acumen for HR
    • Aligning HR and Business Strategy
    • Strategic Human Capital Development
  • Talent & Organization Development:
    • Organization Development and Change
    • Coaching Skills for HR Professionals
    • Creating and Maintaining High-Performance Organizations
  • Global Human Resources Management:
    • Global Human Resources Management
    • Global Immersion
    • Managing Global and Remote Talent
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
    • Theory and Practice of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Creating a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging
    • Organization Development and Change
  • HR Analytics & Technology:
    • People Analytics and Strategy
    • Managing Technology
    • Organizational and Technology Change Management
  • Employment Law & Investigations:
    • Employment Relations and the Law
    • Workplace Investigations and Conflict Resolution
    • Theory and Practice of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Program Formats

The Human Resources Management program is available in both an online format and an on-campus format. You can opt to take classes online, on-campus, or through a combination of both.

  • On-Campus Format: In the on-campus format, classes are held at the same times every week at our downtown D.C. campus.
  • Online Format: The online master’s has the same curriculum as the on-campus format and offers access to all of the same University resources. In this format, you’ll be able to watch lectures and complete assignments at your own schedule.

You’ll have the flexibility to earn your degree at a pace that suits your schedule:

  • Full-time students typically take 9 credits (3 courses) during the fall and spring semesters. 
  • Part-time students typically take 3 to 6 credits (1 to 2 courses) during the fall and spring semesters.
  • Although students are not required to take credits during the summer semester, they have the option of registering for one or more courses in order to continue their degree progress year-round.

SHRM Aligned

The curriculum for the Master’s in Human Resources Management fully aligns with the recommended requirements for degree programs as outlined in the latest HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates published by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Students in SHRM-aligned programs are eligible to apply for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam in their final year under a special student eligibility provision.

Accreditation

All programs offered by Georgetown University are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Next: Mission & Learning Goals Apply Now Request Information