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5 Reasons to Choose the MS in Human Resource Management Program at Walden University

Walden’s SHRM-aligned HR management master’s program can help you become a leader in the field.

If you love working with people, human resource (HR) management might be a great career for you. After all, people are the most important asset in any organization! HR managers create training programs; manage pay and benefits; establish workplace policies; analyze employee performance; and attract, develop, and retain personnel.

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Many top HR managers have a master’s degree, and Walden University can help you gain the skills to become an outstanding leader in the field. Here are five reasons to earn an MS in Human Resource Management degree at Walden.

  1. You’ll learn from certified faculty.

    Prepare for Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) certification with the help of certified faculty. These certifications are recognized throughout the field.

  2. Your coursework is modeled on SHRM standards.

    Coursework in the master’s in human resource management degree program at Walden aligns with the competencies curriculum specified by SHRM, to help you gain relevant skills you can use to empower your organization.

  3. You can choose from two degree-completion options.

    If you learn best from instructor-led courses and if a predictable schedule best suits your ability to balance life, work, and education, course-based learning is for you. If you’d prefer to work at your own pace and progress once you’ve mastered a subject, Tempo Learning® is ideal. In fact, it’s possible to complete your MS in Human Resource Management degree in 13 months for $13,000 .1 Choose from either of these learning options, both of which are designed for working professionals, when you pursue your master’s in human resource management at Walden.

  4. You can select one of two capstone options.

    A capstone is a master’s graduation requirement. Walden offers two options: Strategic Human Resource Management and Meeting SHRM Competencies. By selecting Strategic Human Resource Management, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about strategic planning and HR’s key role as an integral partner for advancing business goals. If you choose Meeting SHRM Competencies, you’ll become proficient in HR skills as well as business, leadership, and interpersonal functions, including relationship management, communication, and global mindset. This capstone option will help prepare you to become SHRM certified.2

  5. You can learn where and when it best suits your schedule.

    Adult learners are highly motivated and engaged—and they often have full-time jobs and need to balance school with work and family life. Walden’s online HR master’s degree program is ideal for adult learners. You can participate in classes on a weekly basis, at night, or on the weekends—whatever works best for your schedule. You can access your online courses and schoolwork from anywhere in the world, as long as you have a Wi-Fi connection. Online learning offers maximum flexibility for motivated students.

     

Walden’s MS in Human Resource Management is a quality, SHRM-aligned online degree program with two learning paths and two capstones to choose from. Earning a master’s degree can set you on a course for an exceptional HR career. If you’re ready to become a leader in the field, consider earning your degree at Walden.

Walden University is an accredited institution offering an MS in Human Resource Management degree program online. Expand your career options and earn your degree in a convenient, flexible format that fits your busy life.

1Based on the completion time of the fastest 25% of Tempo MS in Human Resource Management graduates. Total time and cost depend on credit transfer, subject experience, ability to work independently, and availability.  

Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Tuition and fees are subject to change. See Scholarship Details for more information.

2Course content reflects the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge. This course of study will in no way guarantee or assure success on the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® exam. Students must use the most recent edition of the SHRM® educational products for this course and may not use outdated materials.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org.

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