SHIELDS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Master of Human Resource Management

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    • Introduction

    Earn a Respected MHRM Degree from Saint Francis University

    The Shields School of Business Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) program serves both HR professionals established in their careers as well as those aspiring to enter the field. With courses offered 100% online, the Human Resources master’s program is designed to accommodate the needs of working professionals and full-time students. 

     

     

    Offered: Online

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    HR master's programs focus on the functional areas of HR in Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) competencies
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    Flexible delivery designed for busy professionals
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    Taught by experienced practitioners

     

     The SFU LEARNING EXPERIENCE

    MHRM the Saint Francis Way

    Established in 1961, the Master of Human Resource Management program has earned the respect and admiration of employers and employees throughout Pennsylvania. Graduates of master’s programs in human resources occupy positions at all levels of responsibility in both the private and public sectors.  

     

    Award-winning Saint Francis University faculty include accomplished practitioners and academics whose engaging teaching styles and relevant information provide students with rewarding learning experience.   

    Why earn a master's degree in human resources from SFU?

    Flexibility.We know your schedule is filled with career, family and life's demands. With our program, you will complete your master's in HR fully online!

     

    Outstanding curriculum. Within the HR master’s program, you will focus on the functional areas of HR: the foundations of HR management; staffing, recruitment and retention; employment and labor law; compensation and benefits administration; performance management; and other areas identified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). 

     

    Practitioner-focused: At SFU, classes in the MHRM program are taught by HR practitioners and emphasize the practical—not just the theoretical—while studying real-world issues facing real-life HR professionals.  

     

    Dedicated Faculty.  

    While earning a Master of Human Resource Management you will receive regular video feedback and are able to directly contact your professors at anytime.   

     

    Affordability. While you earn your Master of Human Resource Management degree  you’ll qualify for significant tuition discounts.

     

    CURRICULUM & COURSES

    What You’ll Learn in the MHRM Program

    This 30-credit (10-course) graduate program leads to a Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) degree. The program prepares new and experienced HR practitioners to meet the changing expectations of HR, shaping policy and practice as strategic partners. The curriculum is based on the professional body of knowledge defined by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). 

      

    The curriculum is focused on students demonstrating these outcomes:

    • In-depth knowledge of the ethical value choices and responsibilities of businesses and business leaders to engage in ethical decision-making within a Franciscan context.
    • Competencies in the following functional areas of HR; the foundation of HRM; staffing, recruitment, and retention; employment and labor law; compensation and benefits administration; performance management; and other content areas identified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
    • Skills in strategic analysis and integration of HR.
    • Ability to communicate with relevant stakeholders at a proficient (or advanced level) by developing effective written communication skills, and effective oral communication and business presentation skills.
    • Ability to effectively work with a team of colleagues on a project.
    • Graduate Entry
    • Learning Objectives

    • Paths:

      Program TypeDescriptionCourse Catalog Plan of Study
      Master's in Human Resource Management, MHRM30-credit graduate program (10 courses) Course Catalog - 23/24Plan of Study
      Management to MHRMEarn undergraduate Management and an MHRM degreeCourse Catalog - 23/24 

    • The MHRM degree curriculum is focused on accomplishing these five outcomes:

      • In the spirit of Saint Francis in the marketplace, students will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the ethical value choices and responsibilities of businesses and business leaders so that they will be able to engage in ethical decision making within a Franciscan context.
      • Students in the HR master's program will demonstrate competencies in the following functional areas of HR: the foundations of HRM, staffing, recruitment and retention; employment and labor law; compensation and benefits administration; performance management; and other content areas identified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
      • Students will display skills in strategic analysis and the integration of HR.
      • Students will have the ability to communicate with relevant stakeholders at a proficient (or advanced) level by developing  effective written communication skills and effective oral communication and business presentation skills.
      • Students will develop the ability to effectively work with a team of colleagues on a project.

    MBA PATH FOR APPROVED STUDENTS FROM SFU

    Graduate business fast-track options for high achievers

    Our exclusive accelerated business bachelor's to master's degree programs provide an opportunity to earn both your bachelor's degree in one of our undergraduate majors and your MHRM.

    • Degree path
    • Admission Standards
    • Accreditation

    • Degree Awarded:

      Successful graduates earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree. Or they may choose to enter the workforce after completing the accelerated undergraduate portion of the program with 9 graduate credits to put toward later earning an MBA or MHRM.

      CHOOSE YOUR MAJOR

      Accelerated Degree Option

      Degree DescriptionCatalog Plan of Study

      Accelerated MHRM/Management

       

      		Earn both an undergraduate management degree and an MHRM

      Course Catalog - 23/24

      Plan of Study

    • Exclusively for High Achievers:

      • The accelerated program has higher admission standards than other undergraduate business programs
      • Open to qualified incoming freshman and transfer students who meet the following requirements: 
        • SAT score of 1150 or higher in critical reading and math or an ACT composite score of 22 or
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        • GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale

    • Saint Francis University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located in Lenexa, Kansas.

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    Saint Francis University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located in Lenexa, Kansas.

     

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    FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions About MHRM and Saint Francis University

    • What are the admissions requirements for U.S. Residents?

      Applicant Requirements (U.S. Residents)

      All applicants must complete the process  fully online. 

      The following materials must be submitted for the master's degree in human resources: 

        

      • Completed application for admission :  MHRM Application Form
      • A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 is required. If a candidate's GPA is <3.0, he or she may be accepted on a provisional basis while taking up to nine (9) credits. The student must obtain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the six credits to be admitted to the program. If these requirements are not met the student will not be admitted to the program. 
      • Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate course work completed by the applicant must be uploaded online.
    • Who do I contact if I have questions about applying?

      We are happy to walk you through the application and answer any questions you may have along the way!

       

      Contact:

      Graduate Business Programs & HRM 
      814-472-3026
      graduatebusiness@francis.edu

       

    • Does the MHRM at SFU align with SHRM’s Professional Competencies?

      Yes, -the curriculum is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management relative to its SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification program competencies. The course structure and content is based on the specific body of knowledge identified by the human resource certification program and is periodically recognized by SHRM at its national conference for having done so. 

    • Can I take this program if I am on a F-1 Student Visa?

      Unfortunately, no. This program is classified as fully online and does not meet the criteria for F1 Visa holders. 

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    Experienced HR faculty who love to teach

    Our professors have real-world professional experience in their chosen fields and make it a priority to help students understand how various theoretical concepts apply to actual practice. Our MHRM classes are taught by HR practitioners.

     

    Program Information: Contact Us, 814-472-3026

     

    Career Outlook in Human Resource Management

    Established in 1961, the Master of Human Resource Management program has earned the respect and admiration of employers and employees throughout Pennsylvania. Graduates of master’s programs in human resources occupy positions at all levels of responsibility in both the private and public sectors.