MS HRM – Courses

The Master of Science in human resource management program was created with working professionals in mind offering courses online and in the evening on campus. Courses are offered year-round with the options online or blended delivery methods each semester.

• Online: Web-based courses are geared to provide motivated learners greater flexibility as they are challenged by a variety of assignments and learning opportunities.  Students do not have to be online at a certain time; however, there are deadlines for assignments.
• Blended: Blended courses are also an option for certain courses, combining online with residential.

Curriculum

Core Courses

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
BUSI 610	Managing with Excellence and Integrity	3
BUSI 611	Advanced Human Resource Management	3
BUSI 612	Advanced Organizational Behavior	3
BUSI 623	Business Ethics from a Christian Worldview	3
BUSI 672	Talent Acquisition*	3
BUSI 673	Employee Training and Development*	3
BUSI 674	Employee Compensation and Benefits*	3
BUSI 675	Human Resource Law and Ethics	3
	Designated Elective – see below	3
BUSI 678	SHRM Certification Preparation (capstone)	3

Total Credit Hours: 30

BUSI 611 Advanced Human Resource Management is a required prerequisite.

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Designated Elective Courses

Choose one elective from the following.

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
BUSI 624	Leadership Development	3
BUSI 634	Organizational Change and Transformation	3
BUSI 643	Coaching and Mentoring	3
BUSI 651	Special Topics	3
BUSI 669	Graduate Internship	3

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MS HRM Orientation

At the beginning of their program, all students are required to complete BUSI 600, MS HRM Orientation (0 credit hours) within the first three weeks of their initial semester. This course will equip new students with the information necessary to ensure success in the CSU MS HRM program.

MS HRM Exit Assessment

At the end of their program, all students are required to complete BUSI 699, MS HRM Exit Assessment (0 credit hours) in their final semester, as a graduation requirement.