Online Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
Serve your organization at the next level and prepare for HR leadership with an online MA in Human Resource Management. Gain the expertise you need to support organizational missions as a specialist in workforce oversight.
Our online master’s degree in human resources can help you develop a strong foundation of leadership and management skills across key areas such as organizational change and development; performance management; employee satisfaction; human resource management analytics; and employment and labor law. Benefit from Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)-aligned coursework that reflects the realities of the field to bridge your classroom learning and career goals. Complete your human resource management degree online in as little as 12 months and transfer your learning directly to any work environment even before you graduate.
Are you looking to pursue your accelerated master’s degree in human resources online? Learn more about our MA in Human Resource Management, and then use the simple contact form on this page to contact our helpful advisors. They can help you determine the most efficient path toward your next career as a human resource manager.
Program at a Glance
33-42
Credit Hours
$597
Cost per Credit
100%
Online
Global
Accelerated Learning
Global Spotlight
At Lindenwood, we’ve designed a more accelerated, career-focused education model rooted in a 190-year-plus history of academic excellence, propelled by the aspirations of students like you.
- Accelerated
- Personalized
- Accessible Learning
- Student-Focused
Course Spotlight
To be an effective manager in any human resource environment, you need a broad foundation of knowledge and competency in conflict management, ethics, labor relations, laws, talent management, and leadership skills. Our online master’s degree in human resources is taught by instructors with years of professional experience. When you combine our personalized approach to online learning with the focus of our curriculum, the result is a master’s program that can help you maximize your career potential. Our human resource management degree online program includes such courses as:
- Workforce Talent Development
- Employment and Labor Law
- Organizational Change and Development
- Human Resource Management Integration
Admissions Requirements
A Master of Human Resource Management student may be required to take foundational courses if the student has bot completed sufficient prior academic undergraduate coursework or earned a grade of B or better in courses previously taken from a regionally accredited institution. Students wishing to waive foundation course requirements may do so by achieving a score of 70 percent or better on a diagnostic exam prior to the start of the business program. Fess are associate with the diagnostic exam.
The Academic and Professional Writing for Business Students I and II may be required for any international student whose first language is not English dependent on the results of their academic writing placement exam taken prior to the start of the business program.
The writing prerequisite course(s) must be taken during the student’s first term of the program.
Tuition Details
The cost per credit hour for this program is $551. Besides affordable tuition, we offer a generous transfer policy of up to nine credits toward your degree completion to further offset tuition costs—to save you time and money on your education!
Frequently Asked Questions
Earning your human resource management degree online at Lindenwood University can prepare you for leadership roles in this critical field. Every good business and government agency needs high-quality human resource managers. With your online master’s degree in human resources, you can be a top candidate and reach the next level in your career.
With a master’s degree, you can become a human resource manager or department head at all types of companies and business environments.
According to the BLS, HR manager positions are expected to continue growing as fast as most occupations between 2021-31. When you contact us about this program we can discuss potential opportunities in your area.
Why Choose Lindenwood University Online?
Since 1832, Lindenwood University has served students worldwide with affordable, high-quality academic programs providing real experience and real success. After nearly 200 years of academic excellence, Lindenwood is committed to a set of core values, including integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity, and community. We channel these values and quality of education into the curriculum and delivery of our online master’s degree in human resources.
Quality
We evolve our online degree programs to reflect the latest in academic research and innovation and to meet the top standards of higher education.
Affordability
We are committed to offering our students studying online low tuition rates on top of multiple ways to save on your education.
Career-Focused
Our programs align curriculum to industry realities from experienced instructors who share real-world insights.
Support
We employ experts who are dedicated to helping our students with financial aid planning, enrollment counseling, tutoring services, and more.
We are committed to helping you succeed.
Throughout each step of your online degree program, you will receive support. From enrollment and tuition planning to staying on the right track, your support team is there to ensure your success.
If you are searching for an accelerated human resource management degree, take a moment to learn more about our online program. With our flexible and personalized approach to online education, you can prepare to become a human resource manager while maintaining the pace of your current life.