Master of Human Resources Management

Graduates of this program can apply concepts in Human Resources Management and Organizational Leadership in their professional partnerships. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to become strategic partners, consultants, and leaders in the field by developing organizational strategies; impact effective change management; positively influence organizational and individual behaviors across the global environment; and maintain legal and compliant practices, all while demonstrating the highest standards of personal and professional ethics. Students will evaluate the roles of Human Resources managers and Organizational Leaders, and how they relate to business strategies. Students will apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate facts and theories; integrate appropriate primary and secondary sources; integrate their ideas with the ideas of others to create new knowledge; recognize and address complex ethical situations; communicate effectively in a variety of scenarios; and operate successfully within a continually changing environment. Graduates will value innovation, communication, critical thinking and problem solving, scientific and information literacy, financial literacy, diversity awareness, business acumen, and knowledge creation skills. Graduates of the program will have the capability to incorporate these skills in meaningful ways.

• Director/Manager of Human Resources
• Director of Leadership and Organizational Development
• Director of Compensation and Benefits
• Senior Human Resources Professional or Manager
• Human Resources Consultant
• Director of Training and Development

Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer. Rasmussen does not pre-screen for enrollment in this program. Any prospective student must consider their history, lifestyle and future actions before enrolling in this program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training may be required to obtain employment in this field.

To be considered for admission, applicants must submit an official transcript from an accredited institution of higher learning as recognized by the U. S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) documenting:

• A conferred bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 (no rounding) or higher
• A conferred graduate-level certificate, master’s degree, or doctoral degree.

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree GPA of 2.0 (no rounding) to 2.49 may request an exception to the minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA requirement through the submission of a personal statement in the form of a written essay. Instructions and a scoring rubric for submitting a request for an exception may be obtained from the Admissions Representative. The scoring of the committee will be final.