Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM)
Master's Degree
The proliferation of data and evolving technologies in the workplace are driving changes in human resources management. Our online Master's in Human Resources Management program was created for working professionals and is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to advance your career and be a strategic leader in your organization. Dedicated, industry-experienced faculty in our Master of Human Resources Management program will provide you with the necessary skills in data-driven decision-making, emotional intelligence and organizational leadership required to thrive in today’s continually changing business environment.
Progressive Curriculum and Exam Preparation
The MHRM degree program curriculum is fully aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and academically prepares you to sit for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams. In addition, the 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®).2
Flex Choice®: Get Credit For What You Know
This Master’s degree is a Flex Choice® competency-based education program (CBE). The unique design of its courses allows you to show what you know as soon as you know it. As a national leader in CBE, we are helping to advance this cutting-edge, faculty-led, project-based learning approach that prioritizes your learning over deadlines. For additional information, visit our Flex Choice page.
Four Starts a Year
With four starts a year and a total of 12 courses—each 11 weeks in length—you can begin your education when you’re ready and finish in as few as 18 months for as low as $20,000.2
Regional Accreditation
Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Master of Human Resource Management
Master's Degree
Finish in as few as
18 months1
Learning options
- Online
- Flex Choice®
Intended for
Students interested in advancing their professional skills in analytics, leadership, strategy and management online in order to advance their career and become a strategic leader in their organization.
Prepares you for
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
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6 Human Resources Management Careers You Can Launch with a Master’s Degree
You are driven, have a great connection with people and are ready to advance your career. Take a look at six exciting careers you can pursue with an MHRM degree.
Read moreTurn Your Education into a Career
We’ve made advancing your human resources management career even easier by offering classes that fit into a busy working schedule. Through career-focused curriculum and practical, hands-on opportunities in your Human Resources Management courses online, you can prepare for your career as a human resources leader. Our online Human Resources Management Master’s degree program is designed to help you gain the education and relevant skills employers seek.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), earning a degree, regardless of the field of study, can improve income potential.2 Here are just a few examples of where a Human Resources Management Master’s degree can take you.
Human Resources Managers
Compensation and Benefits Managers
- Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
- PHR® and SPHR® are all registered trademarks of HR Certification Institute.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, [salary data accessed May 30, 2018] https://www.bls.gov/oes/. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, [career information accessed May 30, 2018] www.bls.gov/ooh/. BLS salary data represents national, averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience. This data does not represent starting salaries. Employment conditions in your area may vary.