First things first: What is human resource management?
Human resource management, commonly known as “HR” or “personnel,” is the business of managing an organization’s most valuable asset: people.
If a business has employees, there’s a human resource professional to help recruit, hire, and train them. And many of these HR professionals, especially at the mid and senior levels, hold a master’s in human resources, training that helps them provide value to both their organizations and the employees who work there.
Careers in human resource management
Those who earn their master’s in human resource management may be eligible for a number of in-demand HR positions responsible for:
- Recruiting and hiring employees
- Creating training programs and training employees
- Managing pay and benefit systems
- Creating and implementing workplace policies
- Analyzing individual and group performance
Once you receive your human resource management degree, you can choose to be a human resource generalist, which covers a comprehensive range of duties, or a human resource specialist, which concentrates on expertise in one specific area of HR.
Jobs in HR: A bright future
Even in a shaky economy, nearly all companies need human resource professionals, making it an in-demand career for those holding human resource management degrees.
Indeed, the job forecast continues to look good for human resource management. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field is expected to grow steadily at a rate of 7% until 2028, with a 2018 median salary of $113,300.1
Are you interested in receiving your master’s in human resources? Explore how Walden’s MS in Human Resource Management can help you reach your career goals. The program is designed to support experienced HR professionals as well as those who are newer to the field. Simply choose the path to degree completion that best suits your needs. If you are not yet certified as a human resource professional, Track I can provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed and also prepare you for certification. Track II is for certified human resource professionals and allows you to tailor your courses to fit your career path. You’ll choose from courses such as The Role of Human Resources in Mergers and Acquisitions, Personal Leadership: Mentoring and Coaching, Building Human Capital Through Training and Development, and more. It’s one great degree program with two paths to meet the needs of any HR professional.
Walden University is an accredited institution offering an online MS in Human Resource Management degree program as well as a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management. With Walden University, you can earn your degree with minimal disruption to your everyday schedule.
1Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm#tab-1
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org.