Human Resource Management

Master of Science

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Discover the power of people as an HR professional.

We’re training the next generation of human resource leaders who are eager to help others find their professional niche, develop their innate talents and sustain career success. If you’re a strong team player and have a knack for matching skill with opportunity, an advanced degree in human resource management might be just what you’re looking for. As an HR leader, you’ll be directly responsible for hiring, training, motivating and providing benefits to employees, as you tap into your passion for humanity, equality and the dignity of all workers.

The human resources department at any successful company is directly responsible for keeping the organization headed in the right direction. Personnel decisions have an impact on every other aspect of the organization, which is why human resources managers are more in demand than ever before. No matter which industry you’re in, the Regis M.S. in HR Management will help you harness the power of people to achieve shared success.

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Program Snapshot

Program Format
Online courses
8-week terms

Time Commitment
12 - 24 months

Key Dates
Starts are offered in January, March, May, July, August and October.

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Join Regis Alumni Working As:

VP of Human Resources

Serve as the leader of your company's HR department and ensure that it is running smoothly while making decisions and providing guidance on compensation, benefits and staff training

Benefits Administrator

Manage your company's employee benefits program and negotiate with insurance plan companies and retirement plan providers in order to get the best benefits possible for your organization.

Organizational Consultant

Help a variety of businesses and organizations build effective workplaces that run smoothly, earn a profit and effectively motivate, engage and retain employees.

"If you do something that you truly enjoy, you will feel like you never worked a day in your life"

Name: Kathleen A. Dodaro, Ph.D.
Title: Senior Lecturer
Hometown: Westminster, CO

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How long have you been teaching at Regis? And how long have you been teaching in the human resource management programs?
I have been teaching at Regis for 27 years. Human resource management classes have been my favorite classes to teach from the beginning.

What kind of professional expertise and knowledge do you bring to the human resources classroom?
I have held executive management positions in human resources for over 35 years in various industries such as health care, oil and gas, manufacturing and sales.

What type of student thrives in human resource management? What sort of talents and abilities are useful in the program?
Students who want to help their company be competitive and understand that employees are the most valuable asset to an organization. Also, students who want to seek a career in human resource management and become a strategic partner who can help an organization succeed.

Could you tell us about the professional opportunities available to human resource management graduates? What types of career paths and industries/fields do graduates gravitate toward?
The best thing about pursuing a career in human resource management is the fact that you can find career opportunities in almost any industry worldwide. The average salary for this type of leadership is frequently higher than other leadership positions within an organization and the need for individuals in human resource management is growing.

What advice would you give to someone who’s considering finishing their degree, continuing their education, or pursuing a degree for the first time as an adult?
Find your passion. If you do something that you truly enjoy, you will feel like you never worked a day in your life.

Is there anything else you’d like to mention about Regis University, the human resource management programs at Regis, or the human resources field in general?
When you work in human resources you will be in a position of influence. You will have a chance to influence the future of the company by developing the people around you and helping to build teams that are engaged and motivated. Human resource professionals are on the front line of problem solving and there is a lot of gratification from being in this position.

By the Numbers

$121220

Median salary for human resource managers*

32%

Job growth for HR managers through 2029*

83%

Employers who say attracting and retaining talent is their biggest challenge**

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm
**HR Dive, https://www.hrdive.com/news/survey-applicant-quality-continues-to-plague-employers/423310/

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SHRM-Aligned Curriculum

The Human Resource Management master's degree aligns with current HR scholarly literature and the associated pedagogical approaches. In addition, this degree offers a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) aligned curriculum. Regis University is the only institution of higher education in Colorado with undergraduate and graduate degrees that hold this distinction.

Program Details

Get all the details on our M.S. Human Resource Management program, including course requirements, application materials and a sample course availability schedule. And explore the Academic Catalog for full descriptions of all courses.

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HR 6350: Strategic Human Resource Management

Learn how HR professionals and organizational leaders can maximize human capital and potential to achieve strategic goals.

HR 6370: Strategies in Compensation and Benefits

Focus on the role of human resources in managing competitive compensation and benefit plans including pay structures, base and incentive pay and employee benefit plans.

HR 6390: Employee Relations and Performance Management

Maintain effective relationships between employees and management and manage employee discipline to meet the requirements of the organization.

To apply to the M.S. in Human Resource Management program, you will need:

Completed online application
Official degree-bearing transcript(s) from a regionally accredited college or university
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Tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year: $948 per credit hour
For information on program-specific fees visit regis.edu/cost. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Total program credits: 30

Earning your Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Regis sets you apart and expands your professional network — think of it as an investment in your future. Between scholarship opportunities and financial aid packages, advancing your education is within reach. Explore our Investing in Your Future graduate financing guide or sign up for one of our upcoming graduate financial aid information sessions.

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The Master of Science in Human Resource Management is offered by the Graduate Business Department in the Anderson College of Business and Computing.