The Graduate School

Human Resource Management

Programs

M.S. Human Resource Management

West Chester University's 30-credit online Master of Science in Human Resource Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and aligned with the curriculum standards developed by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The Degree prepares individuals to advance within the human resource profession at the highest levels. It trains students in all facets of human resource management across industries and organizational types. The curriculum focuses on the development of core competencies in the areas of: compensation and benefits; employee and labor relations; ethics; global human resources; human resource metrics; leadership and change management; and workforce planning. The program is offered entirely online in a seven-week format to meet the needs of working professionals.

A complete application consists of the following items:

1. All official undergraduate transcripts, and any official graduate transcripts;
2. Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) scores (unless a waiver is granted by the Graduate Associate Director);
3. A detailed, professional essay that addresses the applicant's career plans, and the applicant's professional or academic background;
4. A current resume; and
5. Two letters of recommendation. At least one of the letters of recommendation must be from a professional supervisor or colleague. The program will acecpt a professor's recommendation in lieu of a professional recommendation for traditional students without work experience.

For more information, please visit the program website.