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Online Master's in Human Resources Program Overview

Changes in technology, the mobilization of a multigenerational workforce and a rapidly changing economic landscape are evolving the role that human resources professionals play.

Southern New Hampshire University's online Master of Science in Human Resource Management program is designed to equip managers to become strategic leaders in HR with the creative problem-solving skills, data-driven decision-making, strategic management skills, empathy and ethics they need to forge a path for themselves and the organizations they represent.

Learn how to:

• Deliver human resource solutions for organizational challenges
• Recommend strategies that support the goals, vision and mission of an organization
• Protect integrity through risk management and legal and ethical practices
• Value both the likenesses and differences of organizational members
• Foster collaboration, promote consensus and guide an organization through change
• Build engaging relationships with stakeholders
• Align employee competencies with business goals
• Communicate clearly, concisely and accurately

The master's in human resources program aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) guiding principle – that human resource professionals must be prepared to be a key part of the success of today's agile companies. This degree focuses on the critical competencies identified by SHRM, including employee and labor relations, legal and ethical issues, recruitment, technology and the changing workforce.

SHRM is considered the industry standard in HR credentialing. SNHU's degree puts you in a position to have an advantage over the competition.

Career Outlook

The outlook looks good for those entering a career or advancing their role in HR upon earning an online master's in human resource management.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, projected job growth through 2028 and May 2019 median salaries1 are:

• Human resources managers: 7% employment increase and $116,720 median salary
• Training and development managers: 8% employment increase and $113,350 median salary

Though those are popular roles in the workforce, the beauty of an HR degree is in its versatility. Not only can the skills you learn throughout the program like communication, collaboration, problem solving and building relationships apply to a wide variety of positions from managerial to executive, but they'll also be useful throughout your career, no matter where it takes you.

Common industries that employ HR and training and development staff, according to the BLS1, include:

• Educational services – state, local and private
• Employment services
• Finance and insurance
• Government
• Healthcare and social assistance
• Management of companies and enterprises
• Manufacturing
• Professional, scientific and technical services