Strengthen your HR leadership skills, drive success at your organization and accelerate your career growth.
Our SHRM-aligned MS is obtainable in under two years.
Stony Brook University's online Master of Science in Human Resource Management (HRM) is designed to empower professionals with the HR knowledge, analytical skills, and business acumen they need to effectively manage talent in today's global business environment. Taught by scholar-practitioners who are leaders in the field, our courses use real-world examples that tie theory to practice. You'll start gaining in-demand skills and actionable insights that help you create value for your organization starting with your very first class.
Best of all, our flexible, fully online program allows you to continue your career
while you're earning your degree. With effective planning, part-time students can
finish their degree within 18 months.
MSHRM Degree Requirements
30 credits plus an optional internship
5
Core Courses
Learn the foundations of human resource management, labor relations, business acumen and diversity.
4
Electives
Dive deeper into your areas of interest by choosing from 8 specialty electives.
1
Capstone Course
Research an HR topic that matters most to you (or your organization)
70
Combinations
Develop a degree program that is unique to your specific needs.
Courses and Scheduling
Our fully remote, asynchronous format allows you to learn at your own pace while continuing to work full-time. Students enrolled in two classes can complete their coursework in roughly 10 hours per week.
The academic year is split into four terms. See below for sample schedules.
- Fall, Spring and Summer: 10-week semesters — all required courses and most electives offered
- Winter: Bonus three-week term offering select courses
Master's students must complete a total of 30 credits, including all five required courses, four electives of choice, and the mandatory capstone course. Students without prior field experience must also take on an internship.
Sample Plans
Take Two Courses Per Term
YEAR ONE
FALL:
HRM 532 Foundations of Human Resources
HRM 533 Employee Relations and Labor Management
SPRING:
HRM 548 Diversity and Global Issues in the Workplace
HRM 547 Performance Management in Organizations
SUMMER:
HRM 551 Business Acumen and Data Analytics for Effective HR Leadership
HRM 545 Employment Law and Policy
YEAR TWO
FALL:
HRM 537 Employee Learning and Professional/Career Development
HRM 538 Organizational Development and Change Management
SPRING:
HRM 595 Strategic Human Resources Master's Project
HRM 541 Human Relations and Workforce Planning
Take One Course Per Term
YEAR ONE
FALL:
HRM 532 Foundations of Human Resources
SPRING:
HRM 533 Employee Relations and Labor Management
SUMMER:
HRM 548 Diversity and Global Issues in the Workplace
YEAR TWO
WINTER:
HRM 547 Performance Management in Organizations
FALL:
HRM 545 Employment Law and Policy
SPRING:
HRM 551 Business Acumen and Data Analytics for Effective HR Leadership
YEAR THREE
FALL:
HRM 537 Employee Learning and Professional/Career Development
WINTER:
HRM 538 Organizational Development and Change Management
SPRING:
HRM 595 Strategic HR Master's Project