MS - Human Resource Management
Students in the Master of Science with a major in Human Resource Management program utilize a biblical framework that guides interactions within the workplace to enhance the realization of human potential, analyze internal and external business environments, and formulate relevant human resource and communication strategies and solutions to ethically fulfill organizational mission, vision, values, and goals. Students will demonstrate a disposition for lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Enhance the realization of human potential in order to fulfill strategic organizational mission, vision, values, and goals.
- Demonstrate a disposition for lifelong learning and continuous growth.
- Analyze internal and external business environments and formulate relevant human resource strategies and solutions.
- Formulate ethical policies and procedures for use in human resource management.
- Develop appropriate communication strategies to achieve organization goals.
- Integrate a biblical framework that guides interactions within the workplace.
The Human Resource Management program aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recommended guidelines for graduate-level HR education. These guidelines reflect the minimum standards that constitute both a broad and deep HR education.
The curriculum will be completed in the order established by Indiana Wesleyan University. Indiana Wesleyan University reserves the right to modify the curriculum and locations offered as necessary. Not all programs are offered at all locations and some may only be available online.
Accreditation
The Human Resource Management program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Admission Requirements
Requirements for admission to the Master of Science programs are as follows:
- A baccalaureate or graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (USDoE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) verified on official transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University.
- An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher from the baccalaureate degree granting institution at which at least a minimum of 30 hours was completed. If an applicant's GPA is below 2.5, the student may be admitted on a probationary basis, as established by the guidelines of the DeVoe School of Business.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, students must have completed all of the following:
- All credits required in the curriculum sequence with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of “C” in each course. A grade of "C-" or below will require the course to be repeated.
- Overall GPA of 3.0 in all IWU graduate work.
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
Human Resource Management (MS) - Program of Study
Core Courses
| MGMT-501 | Foundations of Graduate Business | 3 |
| MGMT-512 | Ethical and Legal Aspects of Management | 3 |
| COMM-515 | Decision-Making and Essential Business Communication | 3 |
| HRMT-535 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| FINC-525 | Accounting and Finance for Managers | 3 |
| HRMT-536 | Evidence-Based Tools for HR Decision-Making | 3 |
| HRMT-537 | Staffing, Performance Management, and Training | 3 |
| HRMT-538 | Total Rewards Management | 3 |
| HRMT-539 | Labor Management Relations in the Global HR Environment | 3 |
| HRMT-541 | Strategic Risk Assessment | 3 |
| HRMT-542 | Organizational Renewal and Development | 3 |
| HRMT-590 | Human Resource Management Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
