Overview

Our M.S. in Human Resources programme from University of New Haven is an advanced professional learning experience, designed to enable working professionals to rise to challenging and complex workplace situations in human resources and talent management.

Key Facts:

Professionals who aspire to higher-level human resource leadership roles need to take that advice to heart. Those willing to engage in advanced education in this dynamic field will learn far more than they could by simply working within their current positions in HRM.
With the advanced knowledge gained through a master’s degree come major benefits: heightened respect for your perspective, a greater impact within the organization, and, of course, a higher salary than with a bachelor’s degree alone.
Students examine each of the major areas of human resources:
Recruitment and selection (talent acquisition and staffing)
Compensation and benefits
Performance motivation and management
Employee relations
Retention and turnover
Workforce analysis and organizational design
Leading and managing change
Training, learning, and development (talent development)
Strategic Human Resource thinking, planning and influencing
The Career-Enhancing Features of Our M.S. Programme
Here are the programme advantages that will amp up your professional expertise and marketability:
The greater depth of human resources knowledge and skills needed to be an effective leader
A focus on the new set of competencies and skills needed today: raising employee engagement, innovation, globalization, diversity and inclusion, corporate social responsibility, and strategic leadership
High-impact practice at the “strategy discussion table,” so that you will become experienced in actively contributing instead of passively observing
The building of strategic thinking skills required for leadership roles and which are essential in achieving the end goals of a firm’s competitive strategy
Stronger, more compelling oral and written communication skills
The Concentrations That Carve Out Your Future Career Path
Our M.S. in Human Resources programme offers aspiring leaders three areas of concentration:
Talent Management. You will create plans to recruit, hire, train, retain, and motivate a diverse and global workforce.
Organizational Leadership. You will develop advanced interaction skills in working effectively with others as well the change management skills that will make you an influential leader.
Employee Relations (STEM-certified). You will use and apply conflict intervention and negotiation strategies in the management and resolution of workplace disputes.

Accreditation

AACSB

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Management of Human Resources

Business Analytics

Compensation Administration

Multicultural Issues in the Workplace

Employment Law

Organizational Behavior

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

New Haven, United States

Disciplines

Management Studies Human Resource Management Leadership View 295 other Masters in Human Resource Management in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

$50 non-refundable application fee

Transcripts (in English) from all colleges or universities attended. Transcripts must be submitted in sealed envelopes and mailed directly to the admissions office. If official documents are unavailable, unofficial documents can be uploaded through the online application system for initial review only. However, all official documents must be received before the start of classes for the admitted semester.

Two Letters of Recommendation

A Statement of Purpose

A resume or curriculum vitae

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40896 USD / year

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Out-of-State

40896 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40896 USD / year

≈ 40896 USD / year

Additional Details

Per Credit Hour

Living costs

New Haven

United States

1380 - 2110 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Full-time international master’s students are selected for a Dean's Scholarship after a careful review of a new candidate's application material on the basis of academic merit. The program provides up to 50% tuition assistance during their enrollment at the University of New Haven. There is no additional application required.

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