Request Free Information
Take the next step. We are here to help. Fill out the form and we will contact you to provide information about furthering your education.
Online Learning Success
Shape your future as a strategic leader in human resources with a master’s degree from Walden.
Launch a sustainable career in today’s changing HR field with Walden’s MS in Human Resource Management program. Learn how to harness the power of people to help your organization develop, grow, and thrive.
Learn by doing. Master critical HR skills with Mursion, a cutting-edge virtual reality tool that allows you to practice challenging interpersonal exchanges in a safe environment.
Gain skills that matter. Our curriculum aligns with the nine competencies required by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). This ensures you graduate with the skills needed to be an effective HR practitioner in today’s workplace.
Build a résumé that stands out to employers. Gain relevant strategic planning skills to address the complex HR problems that companies face.
Next Start Date: January 8, 2024
Transfer Credits: Up to 15 credits
Choose this track if you do not have a recognized human resource professional certification.
Choose this track if you’re an experienced HR professional and would like to tailor your program to your goals and interests.
Course-Based LearningThe standard, guided pace to earn your degree. | Tempo LearningThe flexible pace ideal for some students. | |
---|---|---|
Structured schedule | Time | Flexible schedule |
Deadlines to make steady progress | Pace | Set your own pace, and speed up or slow down when needed |
Pay by the course | Tuition | All-you-can-learn subscription fee |
Faculty guide you through your courses as you earn your degree | Support | Faculty support when you need it and a personal academic coach |
Expert Walden Faculty | ||
Tuition Savings and Financial Aid* | ||
Accreditation |
Course-Based LearningThe standard, guided pace to earn your degree. | Tempo LearningThe flexible pace ideal for some students. |
---|---|
Time | |
Structured schedule | Flexible Schedule |
Pace | |
Deadlines to make steady progress | Set your own pace, and speed up or slow down when needed |
Tuition | |
Pay by the course | All-you-can-learn subscription fee |
Support | |
Faculty guide you through your courses as you earn your degree | Faculty support when you need it and a personal academic coach |
Expert Walden Faculty | |
Tuition Savings and Financial Aid* | |
Accreditation | |
*May not be available for all degree programs.
Between high-tech advances and economic challenges, the human resources field is undergoing a significant shift. This means opportunity for professionals with the specialized knowledge and skills to lead their company through these transformative changes.
A master’s in human resource management from Walden can position you for a number of opportunities in HR and other areas of business. Potential roles include:*
*Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.
Program Admission Considerations: All specializations require a bachelor's degree or higher.
General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply. More information for international applicants.
"I had attempted to finish my master's degree several times before with no success. It wasn't until I came to Walden University that I received the kind of support and feedback I needed."
Enrollment Restrictions by State
Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the MS in Human Resource Management: New Mexico.
At the master’s level, Walden University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the only programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The MS in Human Resource Management is not accredited by the ACBSP. Please visit our accreditation page to see the list of Walden accreditations.
ONGOING MILITARY OFFER:
A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*
*A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.
Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, https://www.hlcommission.org/.