Human Resource Management, M.S.
FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Learn more about the Master of Science in Human Resource Management.
About the Program
The Fox School of Business and Management offers the M.S. in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) degree program for the individual who wants to pursue a career in Human Resource Management (HRM). The curriculum equips rising professionals with knowledge of advanced practices in critical HRM areas, an understanding of how those practices affect organizational success, and the ability to influence that success. The Fox MSHRM program is offered completely online and accommodates the busy schedules of our working students. With the accelerated completion pathway, students can earn their degrees in as few as 13 months. The curriculum meets industry standards set by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 6 years
Campus Location: Online. Each course is delivered online over a five-week term. Each week, students participate in a live and collaborative web-conferencing session with faculty and classmates. Additional coursework and activities are required throughout the period.
Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The MSHRM is flexible and can accommodate both full-time and part-time students.
Affiliation(s): Research is supported by Fox School of Business and Management's Advanta Center for Research in Financial Institutions, Center for Healthcare Research and Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute, and Institute of Global Management Studies. Research interests of the Fox School faculty are also supported by numerous centers and institutes throughout Temple University.
Accreditation: All Fox School of Business and Management graduate programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Job Prospects: The Fox School Center for Student Professional Development provides students with career coaching and professional development resources that support the job search. Graduates can expect to be qualified for such positions as:
- HR Business Partner
- HRM Strategic Leader
- Professional Development/E-Learning Manager/Director
- Program Director
- Senior Talent Management or Organization Development Consultant
- Talent Acquisition Manager/Director
- Total Rewards Manager/Director
Non-Matriculated Student Policy: Students with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher and a minimum of three years of relevant work experience may be allowed to take classes under non-matriculated status. Non-matriculated students may take a maximum of 9 credits. Any additional courses require the student to be matriculated in a program.
Financing Opportunities: Citizens and permanent residents of the United States are considered domestic students and are typically eligible for federal student loans as well as alternative loans through private lenders. The Fox School grants 5% tuition scholarships to alumni who are admitted to the program. Employers may provide tuition reimbursement as part of their benefit packages.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall:
- December 15 – Early Decision Deadline
- March 1 – Scholarship Deadline and International Deadline
- June 30 – Final Deadline
Spring:
- August 1 – Scholarship Deadline and International Deadline
- November 1 – Final Deadline
Applications are reviewed as they are received and will be considered after the deadline.
APPLY ONLINE to this Fox graduate program at https://fox.secure.force.com/SiteLogin/.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 2
From Whom: Professional references from an immediate supervisor, current or past, are preferred. Academic references are acceptable.
Professional Work Experience: A minimum of three years of professional leadership or Human Resource Management experience is required to apply.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college is required.
Statement of Goals: Essay prompts can be found in the online application portal.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE/GMAT: The GMAT or GRE may be required based on academic and professional background. Candidates with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 are required to submit a valid GMAT or GRE test score. Please consult an admissions advisor with any questions.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree in a country where the language of instruction is English, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- IELTS Academic: 7.0
- Duolingo: 110
- PTE Academic: 68
Resume: Current resume or CV is required.
Interview: An interview, conducted either virtually or in person, is required.
Transfer Credit: Upper-level graduate credits from an AACSB-accredited graduate business program, but not previously applied to a conferred degree, may be transferred into the MSHRM program. The credits must be part of the required degree program at Temple University. To be transferred, the grade must be a "B" or better. The Admissions Committee makes recommendations for transferring credits to the department chair. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Core Courses | ||
HRM 5001 | Leadership in Organizations | 3 |
HRM 5051 | Human Resources Management Strategies | 3 |
HRM 5115 | Talent Acquisition | 3 |
HRM 5116 | Strategic Reward Systems | 3 |
HRM 5117 | Public Policy and Compliance | 3 |
HRM 5131 | Ethics and Social Responsibility in Organizations | 3 |
Electives 1 | 12 | |
Select four from the following: | ||
Influential Organizational Communication | ||
Leading High Performing Teams | ||
Power, Influence, and Negotiation in Organizations | ||
Building Human Capital for High Performance Organizations | ||
Business Transformation through Big Data | ||
Human Resource Consulting | ||
Strategic Organizational Leadership: Trends, Analytics, Impact | ||
Special Topics: Human Resource Management | ||
Special Topics: Human Resource Management | ||
Special Topics: Human Resource Management | ||
Independent Study | ||
Total Credit Hours | 30 |
1 | With approval from the Academic Director, students may alternately select any graduate-level course as an elective that complements, but does not substantially duplicate, any required core course. |
Culminating Events: Successful completion of coursework is required to earn the MSHRM degree.
Courses
HRM 5001. Leadership in Organizations. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5051. Human Resources Management Strategies. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Business & Mngmnt, Fox School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5054. Leadership Development. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5111. Influential Organizational Communication. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5112. Leading High Performing Teams. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5113. Power, Influence, and Negotiation in Organizations. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5114. Building Human Capital for High Performance Organizations. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5115. Talent Acquisition. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5116. Strategic Reward Systems. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5117. Public Policy and Compliance. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5118. Business Transformation through Big Data. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5119. Human Resource Consulting. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5121. Strategic Organizational Leadership: Trends, Analytics, Impact. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5131. Ethics and Social Responsibility in Organizations. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5155. Coord & Control in Virt Org. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5161. Human Resource Management in a Global Environment. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5170. Special Topics: Human Resource Management. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
HRM 5180. Special Topics: Human Resource Management. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
HRM 5182. Independent Study. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
HRM 5190. Special Topics: Human Resource Management. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
HRM 5282. Independent Study. 1 to 3 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
HRM 5302. Ethical Management. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Business & Mngmnt, Fox School.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
HRM 5303. Influential Communication in Complex Organizations. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Business & Mngmnt, Fox School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5411. Managing People. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Business & Mngmnt, Fox School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5802. Leading and Managing Teams and Individuals. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5804. Managing and Developing Human Capital in the Enterprise. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 5882. Independent Study. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
HRM 5890. Special Topics. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
HRM 9001. Managing Human Resources. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 9005. Seminar in Functional Human Resource Management. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 9006. Doctoral Seminar in Meta-analysis and Research Synthesis Methods. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HRM 9011. Pro-Seminar in Human Resource Management and Organization Behavior. 1 to 3 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
HRM 9021. Current Readings in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
HRM 9090. Special Topics. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Business & Mngmnt, Fox School.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
HRM 9183. Directed Study in Human Resource Administration. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Contacts
Program Web Address:
https://www.temple.edu/academics/degree-programs/human-resource-management-ms-bu-hrm-ms
Department Information:
Fox School of Business and Management
1801 Liacouras Walk
701 Alter Hall (006-22)
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-5890
215-204-7678
Fax: 215-204-1632
Submission Address for Application Materials:
Department Contacts:
Specialized Master’s Programs Coordinator:
Rachel Carr
Associate Director for Specialized Master’s Programs
215-204-7678