Master of Science in Human Resources

Master of Science in Human Resources

Human Resource professionals help organizations strategically meet workplace challenges including employee attraction and retention, diversity, the global economy, mergers and acquisitions, new technology, incentives, restructuring, employee ownership, total rewards and performance management. Some of the jobs available to individuals with educational preparation at the master's degree level include Compensation Consultant, Benefits Consultant, Trainer, HR Analyst, Recruiter, Labor Relations Representative, and HR Director.

Individuals with an M.B.A. degree or students currently enrolled in the M.B.A. program may have up to six of their M.B.A. courses count toward the requirements of the Master of Science in Human Resources degree. The exact number of courses that can be double-counted in this manner depends upon the specific content and age of coursework.

CURRICULUM

Students complete the MS in Human Resources by taking 12 courses across three groups: 1) five core Human Resource courses, 2) four Human Resource electives, and 3) three business electives.

Core Human Resource Courses

• MANAGING EFFECTIVE AND ETHICAL ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (MGT 500)
• STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES(MGT 555)
• RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION (MGT 523) OR PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY (PSY 442)
• TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT (MGT 525) OR ADVANCED TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PSY 445)
• COMPENSATION (MGT 526)

Human Resource Electives

Students choose four HR-related courses from the following areas at DePaul University:

• LABOR ECONOMICS & LABOR RELATIONS (ECO 518 cross-listed as MGT 518)
• EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION (LAW 202)
• APPLIED QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (GSB 420) or GRADUATE STATISTICS (PSY 610)
• LABOR LAW (LAW 417)
• LIFE AND CAREER PLANNING (MGT 529)
• LEADERSHIP (MGT 530) or LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT (MPS 521) or PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP (PSY 441)
• CHANGE MANAGEMENT (MGT 535)
• LABOR RELATIONS LAW AND GOVERNMENTAL POLICY (MGT 560)
• LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS: LAW & PRACTICE (MGT 561)
• RESOLVING CONFLICT IN ORGANIZATIONS (MGT 562)
• NEGOTIATION SKILLS (MGT 563)
• EMPLOYMENT LAW (MGT 565)
• SPECIAL TOPICS: MANAGING CULTURE FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE (MGT 798)
• ETHICS IN ADMINISTRATION (2 CREDIT HOURS) (MPS 504)
• WRITING IN THE PROFESSIONS (MPS 508)
• PSYCHOLOGY OF WORK AND MOTIVATION (PSY 440)
• PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL (PSY 444)
• ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTATION (PSY 447)
• CONCEPTS, METHODS, AND ETHICS FOR I/O PSYCHOLOGY (PSY 448)
• PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN DIVERSITY (PSY 520)
• SEMINAR IN I/O PSYCHOLOGY: STRESS AND HEALTH IN ORGANIZATIONS (PSY 559)
• INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (PSY 680)
• INTERNSHIP (MGT 793) strongly recommended for students without HR experience

Three Business Electives

Choose three electives from certain courses in general business at DePaul’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business.

• FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (ACC 500)
• LEGAL AND ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT (BLW 500)
• MONEY AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS (ECO 500)
• BUSINESS CONDITIONS ANALYSIS (ECO 509)
• ECONOMICS FOR DECISION MAKING (ECO 555)
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (FIN 555)
• GLOBAL ECONOMY (IB 500)
• OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (MGT 502)
• MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (MIS 555)
• or MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (MPS 516)
• DECISIONS IN MARKETING MANAGEMENT (MKT 555)
• INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT(MPS 500)
• FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION (MPS 515)
• STRATEGIC PLANNING (MPS 529)

M.S.H.R. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

1. Satisfactory completion of the college residency requirement.

2. Satisfactory completion of 12 courses: 48 quarter hours.

3. Satisfactory completion of five HR core courses: 20 quarter hours.

4. Satisfactory completion of four HR-related electives: 16 quarter hours.

5. Satisfactory completion of three Business electives: 12 quarter hours

6. A minimum of six courses (24 quarter hours) must be taken in courses from departments within the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business

7. All courses for credit toward the degree must be completed with satisfactory grades within six calendar years after the candidate’s first term of enrollment in the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. After a lapse of six years a course is expired. An expired course is not acceptable for the purpose of satisfaction of degree requirements and is not applicable to the degree.

Admission

General Admission Requirements

• Completed application form and application fee

Apply online. There is a $60 application fee which may be paid with a check or money order payable to DePaul University. Online applicants may pay by credit card.

• Resume/curriculum vitae

Your professional resume should summarize your work experience and educational background. Please limit it to two pages.

• Official transcripts

Students must send official transcripts from any universities, colleges or community colleges attended. A student's application for admission is considered incomplete until all transcripts are received.

• Educational Credentials For International Students or Programs

Applicants must submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including those attended but from which no credit was earned. Exceptions may be permitted for study-abroad credit when that credit is clearly defined and displayed on the home institution transcript.

• Applicants with non-U.S. educational credentials are required to submit their official educational credentials (e.g., transcripts, mark sheets, degree certificates, graduation diplomas) and evaluation fee directly to one of the three evaluation companies below:

- Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

- Educational Perspectives​

- One Earth International Credential Evaluation

These evaluators will then provide DePaul with a general evaluation of their studies and certified copies of their international educational credentials which will be used during admission review. Please direct any questions about required credentials to the evaluation company you have selected and not to the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. DePaul will not accept evaluations from any other evaluation companies and will not accept any educational credentials without an evaluation from ECE, EP or One Earth.

• English proficiency

Non-native English speakers who have not completed a bachelor's or master's degree in the United States should submit scores from a recognized English proficiency test. The Kellstadt Graduate School of Business accepts results from TOEFL, IELTS and the Pearson Test of English (PTE).

• Essay Questions

Two essay questions, contained within the admission application, are required for all applicants.

• GMAT/GRE

Applicants to the M.S. in Human Resources may submit either GRE or GMAT scores. GMAT information including dates, a list of test centers, and applications for the exam may be obtained at mba.com, or by contacting Pearson VUE at (951) 681-3000. The GMAT score report must come directly from Pearson VUE. A test taken more than five years prior to the date of application is not considered valid for admission purposes and would have to be retaken. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) information can be obtained at ets.org/gre​​. Like the GMAT, GRE scores are also valid for five years.

The GMAT can be waived online the following circumstances: applicants to the MBA program who have completed a J.D., M.D. or Ph.D.

• Letters of Recommendation

Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation. These are best received from current or previous employers. Be sure the name of the recommender and applicant name, applicant date of birth and program being applied to of interest are noted on each form.

• Interview

The Admission Committee may require applicants to schedule an interview if necessary.