Master of Science in Human Resource Management Human Resource and Organizational Development
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Why earn a degree in human resources from Strayer?
Choosing the right talent and pursuing organizational excellence can drive a company’s success. Be part of that success story when you earn an online MS in Human Resource Management, Human Resource and Organizational Development degree from Strayer.
Setting organizations on the path to success
Organizations must be agile to thrive. With a Master of Science (MS) in Human Resources Management, Human Resources and Organizational Development from Strayer, you’ll learn to support business initiatives by recruiting talent and fostering a learning-based culture. You could help implement policies that promote training, information sharing and employee engagement, creating an organization that anticipates and meets business challenges.
Skills you’ll learn in a Strayer Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Human Resource and Organizational Development concentration
A Strayer degree can help prepare you for career opportunities in human resources and organizational development while offering support, flexible learning options and career planning every step of the way.
- Review strategies for developing an organization related to the creation of learning-based cultures.
- Determine how a learning-based culture influences human capital development.
- Develop strategies that account for the future planning of organizational workforce needs.
Earn your degree from an accredited university
Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 22, 2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
Master of Human Resource Management in Human Resource and Organizational Development cost breakdown
- 12 courses, $2490 per course
- $65 technology fee each term
- $150 one-time degree conferral fee
- Additional costs for textbooks and supplies
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Opportunities to save on tuition
$4K Alumni Master’s Scholarship
If you’re a Strayer University Alumni and ready to pursue a master’s degree, our Alumni Scholarship can save you $4,000. All you need to do is register for an eligible Strayer graduate program, maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater and meet eligibility requirements.
50% off Master’s Scholarship
Enroll in two master’s courses, get 50% off tuition. Summer or fall 2025 term only.*
*Eligibility rules, restrictions and exclusions apply.
Civic and Community Alliance Scholarship
Ready to earn an affordable Strayer degree? Admitted Strayer or JWMI students who are employed in certain civic roles or volunteer for a nonprofit may be eligible to receive 25% off tuition for the duration of their program.
What coursework do you need to specialize in human resource management?
With core coursework that includes topics like managing organizational change and developing human capital, you can expand your understanding of what it takes to lead human resource initiatives and organizational development.
Sample courses
Analyze the process of creating a learning-based culture consisting of a system of shared values, which is essential for organizational success and sustained performance. Examine how organization-wide learning cultures are created, and develop the leadership strategies that support a learning culture.
Examine the theoretical foundation of the human resource management field and the evolution of human resource management, labor and law, including human capital. Analyze trends and issues influencing the development and application of these elements within contemporary organizations. Explore the effects of regulation on businesses.
This course helps students prepare for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification exam and acquire critical thinking skills to demonstrate understanding of HR competencies. Students also gain knowledge in the SHRM technical competencies, including people, organizations and the workplace.
Analyze workforce management processes in light of their strategic importance. Examine the relationships between the traditional human resource functions and the various business functions so that efficiency and effectiveness are balanced and optimized. Review these processes and relationships in both the domestic and global environments now and in the future.
What can you do with a Master of Science in Human Resource Management degree?
Your education can help you pursue your professional and personal goals. While Strayer can’t guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore your potential impact in the human resources field.
Versatile skills for your future
The HR organizational development concentration can help you learn to make important decisions and lead companies to new levels of productivity. You’ll explore how learning-based cultures influence employee development and strategies for planning future workforce needs.
In addition, students who complete this concentration will be prepared to:
- Assess training needs around employee development, language training and health and safety programs.
- Plan and direct the personnel, training and labor relations activities of an organization.
- Administer systems for compensation, benefits and performance management.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of direct reports and staff around employment, compensation and employee relations.
- Serve as a liaison between employees and management help resolve work-related issues and contracts.
- Keep managers informed on equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment policies and recommend changes as needed.
- Ensure that compensation and benefits policies are competitive and legally compliant.
- Build skills needed to address issues such as understaffing, resolving disputes, termination of employment and overseeing disciplinary processes.
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Apply for your Human Resource and Organizational Development degree today
An admissions officer can help you choose the right program, register for classes, transfer credits and find cost-savings opportunities.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
A diploma from an approved high school or its equivalent
Official copies of transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Fall classes start on October 6
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Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Transfer up to four eligible classes from a prior college or university to your master’s degree, saving time and money.
Strayer welcomes international students
Strayer University is proud to have hosted more than 3,000 international students from over 110 countries. Earn your degree in the U.S. or completely online in your home country – it’s your choice.
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