Program Description and Benefits

36 credits

The Master of Science in Human Resources Program enables you to acquire the skills and knowledge required of a human resource professional in business, manufacturing, government, and non-profit settings.

You will actively participate in a learning experience that includes the traditional areas of human resources such as:

• Recruitment
• Legal issues
• HR information systems
• Benefits
• Compensation
• Employee/Labor Relations

You will also acquire knowledge and practice skills in strategic planning, change management and organizational effectiveness. In addition, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a field placement under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Finally, the flexibility in the program offers you the opportunity to map out a career that will allow you to make a contribution to the profession.

Are you interested in finding out more?

Contact

Prof. Christine Westphal, Director
Human Resources, Learning and Performance Programs
Suffolk University
Beacon Hill
Boston, MA 02114
Tel: 617.994.6455
E-mail: cwestpha@suffolk.edu

OR

Office of Graduate Admission
Tel: 617.573.8280

Degree Requirements

The Master of Science in Human Resources is a 36-credit (12-course) program, at minimum, depending on undergraduate preparation. It is possible to complete the degree requirements in three semesters of full-time study. Part-time students may choose to complete the program over a longer period.

Required Courses

Core Requirements: (3 credits)

EHS 695 HRLPP Action Research*

* Students are advised to take this course toward the completion of the degree program.

Concentration Requirements: (21 - 24 credits)

EHS 660 Internship¹
EHS 665 Human Resources Information Systems
EHS 680 The Human Resources Functions
EHS 682 Human Resources and the Law
EHS 683 Recruitment and Selection
EHS 684 Employee Relations
EHS 685 Compensation Systems and Employee Benefits

Elective Courses: (9 - 12 credits)²

EHS 651 Adult and Organizational Learning
EHS 658 Systems Thinking
EHS 662 Organizational Learning Seminar
EHS 667 Critical Business Competencies
EHS 670 Special Topics
EHS 681 Training and Development
EHS 686 Contemporary Issues in Human Resources
EHS 687 Strategic Human Resources Planning
EHS 688 Virtual Human Resources
EHS 700 HRLPP Independent Projects
SSOM Graduate Management Electives³

Notes:

1. Students are advised to take the internship toward the conclusion of the degree program
2. All elective courses are selected in consultation with the faculty advisor; six (6) graduate credits directly related to the HR program may be transferred prior to matriculation at the discretion of the advisor
3. Graduate level management courses may be elected with permission from the Sawyer Business School Dean of Graduate Programs

Admission Requirements

To be reviewed for admission into the Master of Science in Human Resources Program, you must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Provide two letters of recommendation, preferably from employers or supervisors
• Take either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT); the GRE or MAT will be waived for those who have matriculated in and completed four (4) courses from the Human Resources Certificate Program with a cumulative GPA of 3.5
• Complete the Graduate Application for Admission
• International students must take the TOEFL or the IELTS and provide a statement of financial resources