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 MS in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) degree program for those who want 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) and is a SHRM Academically Aligned program.

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- and part-time students.

Affiliation(s): Research interests of Fox faculty are supported by numerous centers and institutes throughout the Fox School and Temple University.

Accreditation: The MS in Human Resource Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Job Prospects: The Fox Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) 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: This program requires the student to be matriculated in the degree program or graduate certificate program.

Financing Opportunities: Citizens and permanent residents of the United States are considered domestic students and are typically eligible for federal student loans and 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 Admissions Deadline
  • March 1 – Scholarship Deadline and International Deadline
  • June 30 – Final Deadline

Spring:

  • August 1 – Early Admissions 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.

Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 1

From Whom: Professional references from an immediate supervisor, current or past, are preferred. Academic references are acceptable.  

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college is required. For three-year degrees, an evaluation of mark sheets may be required by WES or another NACES organization.

Statement of Goals: Essay prompts can be found in the online application portal.

Standardized Test Scores:
GRE/GMAT: Scores may be requested based on the applicant's academic and/or professional background. Candidates with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 are required to submit valid GMAT or GRE test scores. Consult an admissions advisor with any questions.

Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution outside of the United States must report scores for standardized test of English that meet the minimums below. Exceptions are made for applicants who have subsequently earned a baccalaureate or masters degree from the approved list of countries provided by the Graduate School. 

  • TOEFL iBT: 90
  • IELTS Academic: 7.0
  • Duolingo: 110
  • PTE Academic: 68

Resume: Current resume or CV is required. It must reflect a minimum of three years of professional leadership or Human Resource Management experience.

Interview: Candidates are invited to interview virtually. Interviews are required on a case-by-case basis.

Optional Essay: Prompts for this optional essay can be found in the online application portal. 

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:

Core Courses
HRM 5001Leading Organizations3
HRM 5051Developing Human Resource Management Strategies3
HRM 5111Influential Organizational Communication3
HRM 5114Building Human Capital3
HRM 5115Designing Talent Acquisition Systems3
HRM 5116Designing Strategic Reward Systems3
HRM 5117Leading within the Regulated Environment of HRM3
HRM 5131Ethical and Socially Responsible Decision-making3
Electives 1
Select two (2) 5000-level HRM courses.6
Total Credit Hours30
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 Event: Successful completion of coursework is required to earn the MSHRM degree.

Accelerated Programs

Undergraduate students may opt to pursue an accelerated +1 program, enabling them to complete both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in less time than the traditional route.

The accelerated pathway for the Human Resource Management MS is open to all undergraduate students who meet the admissions criteria.

Cohort Code: XMSHRMONL

Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.25

Select 3 of the following:
HRM 5001Leading Organizations3
HRM 5111Influential Organizational Communication3
HRM 5114Building Human Capital3
HRM 5115Designing Talent Acquisition Systems (Select 3 of the following)3
HRM 5116Designing Strategic Reward Systems3
HRM 5117Leading within the Regulated Environment of HRM3
HRM 5131Ethical and Socially Responsible Decision-making3
5000+ Graduate HRM course, with permission3

If entering in the Spring of Junior year:

Plan of Study Grid
Year 3
SpringCredit Hours
HRM 5000+ Graduate level course 3
 Credit Hours3
Year 4
Fall
HRM 5000+ Graduate level course 3
 Credit Hours3
Spring
HRM 5000+ Graduate level course 3
 Credit Hours3
 Total Credit Hours9

If entering in Fall of Senior Year. taking the maximum of 9 credits between two semesters:

Plan of Study Grid
Year 4
FallCredit Hours
HRM 5000+ Graduate level course 3-6
 Credit Hours3-6
Spring
HRM 5000+ Graduate level Course 6-3
 Credit Hours6-3
 Total Credit Hours9

Admissions Criteria

Candidates to the +1 program must:

  • meet the general +1 program admissions criteria:
    • possess a minimum GPA of 3.25 in at least 45 credits of coursework.
    • if a junior status entrant, be able to complete their baccalaureate degree within two years of program entry or if a senior status entrant, be able to complete their baccalaureate degree within one year of program entry.
    • possess at least 6 credits of elective space to be used for graduate coursework. 
    • be able to complete a graduate degree in the year directly following undergraduate graduation.
  • provide two letters of recommendation from Temple faculty who can vouch for the student's readiness for graduate work.

Application: https://fox.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a9vvymYpuGaWY8l

Contact Information

Rachel Carr
rachel.carr@temple.edu

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

foxinfo@temple.edu

215-204-5890

215-204-7678

Fax: 215-204-1632

Submission Address for Application Materials:

https://apply.temple.edu/FOX/Account/Login

Department Contacts:

Academic Director:

Debra L. Casey

debra.casey@temple.edu

215-204-4130

Specialized Master’s Programs Coordinator:

Rachel Carr

Senior Associate Director for Specialized Master’s Programs

foxms@temple.edu

215-204-7678