APS.MSHR - Master of Science - Major in Human Resource Management

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Program Description

Students in the Master of Science degree with a major in Human Resource Management 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.

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.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this 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.

Program Requirements

Admissions Requirements for this Program

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 (ED) 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, Technology, & Leadership.

Graduation Requirements for this Program

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.