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Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM)

Master's Degree

Online Program

Next Start Dates
April 07, 2025
July 07, 2025

Around $13K total estimated program cost1

18 months finish in as few as2

120+ years experience as a business school

Your Next Step as a Strategic Leader: Master of Human Resource Management

Gain Master’s-level skills in data-driven decision-making, emotional intelligence and other organizational leadership strengths. Study with industry-experienced faculty in our Master of Human Resource Management program to become the strategic partner your company needs to thrive in game-changing times.

Your Master of Human Resource Management online courses are built with Empowered Learning®, which allows you to:

  • Access online courses anytime, from almost anywhere
  • Go faster when you can, and slower when you need to
  • Create real-world projects that prove your new knowledge
  • Stay connected with faculty and peers in live sessions

Made for working professionals, there are no GRE®/GMAT®3 requirements, no application fees and four start dates per year. You can earn your online Master’s in Human Resources Management for around $13,000 and in as few as 18 months.12

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Sample Master’s in Human Resource Management Program Courses

You’re already familiar with the dynamic world of business—get the skills you need to push the boundaries of your career through career-focused online courses. Learn how to create and drive organizational culture and maintain legal and compliance practices, all while demonstrating the highest standards of personal and professional ethics in your Master of Human Resource Management program courses.
  • 12 Total Courses // 48 Credit Hours Maximum
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What Human Resource Management Skills Will I Gain?

Applied Human Resources Analytics

Utilize data, metrics and analytics to make decisions and solve human resources challenges.

Organizational Behavior and Leadership

Integrate behavior and development theories within an organization to positively impact its culture, performance and labor relations.

Talent Acquisition and Retention

Identify the best ways to retain employees and recruit new talent to improve your organization’s human capital management.

Change Management

Learn how change impacts individuals, teams and organizations; why and how it happens; and the skills needed to manage, mitigate and overcome resistance to change.

"With the flexible scheduling, I can take care of my family and work. When you have these extra layers to your life, Empowered Learning® just makes sense."

Jeff B.
Graduate, School of Business

Trusted Expert Insight

Your online MHRM degree program coursework is designed by industry and curriculum experts. You get the support of faculty ready to help with access to their real-world insight.

Transform into a Leader

Along with evolving technologies and organizational behavior, graduate students in all programs and at all credential levels learn employer-valued transferable skills, or soft skills. Your digital Comprehensive Learner Record is available to Master's degree graduates and makes it easier to showcase your skills. See how.

School-Life Balance

You focus on the learning, and we’ll focus on innovative ways to support you. In addition to fully online courses, you’ll benefit from supportive faculty, 24-hour tech support, tutoring assistance and business library and learning services.

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Career Opportunities

Your Future is Full of Possibilities in Human Resource Management

Get ready to incorporate all your skills into your career as a strategic partner, consultant and leader for team members at every level. Organizational environments continuously change, but you’ll have a competitive advantage in human resource management by maintaining the value in innovation, communication, critical thinking, financial literacy, business acumen and diversity awareness.
  • Master of Human Resources Management

    Industry Certifications:

    Upon graduation, you’ll be academically prepared to sit for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams.

    In addition, this program academically prepares you to sit for the Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) and Senior Professional Human Resources® (SPHR®) certifications offered by the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).4

    Pursue Potential Job Growth:

    You can pursue a variety of roles with a MHRM degree. Here are the projected job growth potentials between 2023 and 2033, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS):

    • Human Resources Managers: 6%8
    • Training and Development Managers: 7%9
    • Compensation and Benefits Managers: 2%10

    Career Opportunities:

    • Director/Manager of Human Resources
    • Director of Leadership and Organizational Development
    • Director of Compensation and Benefits
    • Senior Human Resources Professional or Manager
    • Human Resources Consultant
    • Director of Training and Development

Tuition & Savings

Do the Math

With four start dates a year, 11-week terms and a total of 12 courses, students who enroll can finish their degree requirements in less than two years.2

$218 cost per credit
x 48 total credits
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$10,464 total tuition
+ $2,700 total fees
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$13,164 estimated total program cost

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Earn Your Online MHRM for Around $13,0001

Higher education should be a manageable investment. No GRE®/GMAT®3 requirements and no application fees help you start sooner. And, up to 20% of our MHRM degree program can be completed with transfer credits, which could potentially save you time and money.

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Entrance Requirements

No GRE/GMAT is required. No background check is required for this program, but pre-employment screenings, like background checks, may be required for future job opportunities.6

To be considered for admission, applicants must submit an official transcript from an accredited institution of higher learning as recognized by the U. S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) documenting either a conferred Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 (no rounding) or higher, or a conferred graduate-level certificate, Master’s degree, or doctoral degree. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree GPA of 2.0 (no rounding) to 2.49 may request an exception to the minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA requirement through the submission of a personal statement in the form of a written essay.7

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Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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  1. Tuition for this program is $218/credit.
    • Students must maintain continuous enrollment to remain eligible for the tuition pricing of $218 per credit. A student who withdraws and re-enrolls will be required to pay the tuition price offered at the time of their re-enrollment.
    • Students who receive the tuition price of $218 per credit cannot use any additional discount, grants and/or scholarships.
    • If a student needs to retake one or more course in the degree program, the total cost of the program will exceed $13,164.
    Estimated program cost breakdown: $10,464 in tuition + $2,700 in fees = $13,164 in estimated program cost.

    Learn more about the financial aid cost of attendance (COA).

  2. Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
  3. GRE® is a registered trademark of Educational Testing Service. GMAT® is a registered trademark of the Graduate Management Admission Council™.
  4. PHR® and SPHR® are all registered trademarks of HR Certification Institute.
  5. Exceptions apply—review the course catalog " Transfer of Credit Policies" for details.
  6. Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer. Rasmussen University does not pre-screen for enrollment in this program. Any prospective student must consider their history, lifestyle and future actions before enrolling in the program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training, may be required to obtain employment in this field. Please see the Rasmussen University catalog for important disclosures regarding background checks and employment.
  7. Instructions and a scoring rubric for submitting a request for an exception may be obtained from the admissions advisor. The scoring of the committee will be final.
  8. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Human Resources Managers at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm (visited November 26, 2024). Employment conditions in your area may vary.
  9. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Training and Development Managers at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/training-and-development-managers.htm(visited November 26, 2024). Employment conditions in your area may vary.
  10. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Compensation and Benefits Managers at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/compensation-and-benefits-managers.htm (visited November 26, 2024). Employment conditions in your area may vary.