Online Master's in Human Resources Management

Fully Accredited Program

Develop the skills and expertise to be an agent of change at every stage of the HR life cycle.

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Georgetown University’s Online Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources Management prepares you to become an HR leader in today’s increasingly dynamic and complex world. You'll leave the program with the skills and expertise to solve real-world organizational challenges and advance the HR management profession.

In our online Master's in Human Resources program, students will master the skills necessary for embracing and driving change within any organization, such as creative and critical thinking, training and development, global proficiency, ethical reasoning and values, applied problem solving, information literacy, technological competence, and communication. Through real-world case studies, team-based learning, and action learning projects, you will develop the competencies needed to turn great strategy into great performance by leveraging talent, culture, and organization design.

  • Number of Credits
    33 credits

  • Work Outside of Each Class
    6-9 hours per week

  • Total Tuition
    $51,909*

  • Enrollment
    Full-time or part-time

  • Time to Complete
    2–5 years

  • Semester of Entry
    Fall, spring, summer

Our faculty members are committed to unlocking the power of diversity by embedding inclusion and equity within the HR practices and strategies that you will learn. You will gain practical tips and insights on counteracting bias, shifting exclusive workplace habits, and institutionalizing a culture of inclusion.

Ethics is a cornerstone of our program. You’ll study every stage of the HR life cycle—from recruitment, to onboarding, talent development, retention and off-boarding—in order to effectively implement ethical strategies and best practices for driving employee engagement and managing workplace conflicts.

Importantly, our online master's degree in human resources curriculum fully aligns with the recommended requirements outlined by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Ideal for working professionals, our master's degree program is designed to fit your schedule, with online classes that allow you to earn your degree without interrupting your career.

By the end of the program, you’ll understand how to plan and lead organizational initiatives, inspire teams, and excel as an HR professional in today’s increasingly complex organizations.

*Tuition rates for each term are published annually, typically in February. Total tuition listed here reflects Fall semester of entry.