Master's Degree in Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
The Master's degree in Strategic Human Resource Management is ideal for individuals who want to lead and shape organizational success by aligning HR practices with business goals and fostering a positive workplace culture. Graduates can pursue careers as HR managers, talent acquisition specialists, or organizational development consultants, working in diverse industries to drive employee engagement, performance, and overall business growth.
Program Overview
Gain the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to adapt to changes in the field of HR. In addition to fundamental HR courses, students are introduced to HR-based analytics, organizational network analytics, and strategic HR. Our Master's program includes an experiential capstone course which will give students the opportunity to apply principles and techniques from their coursework to address and solve actual organizational problems.
Our Accreditation
The Gatton College of Business and Economics has been accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business since 1926. Similarly, the accounting programs within the Von Allmen School of Accountancy have been accredited by AACSB International since 1988 soon after AACSB began offering separate accreditation for accounting programs. Accreditation by AACSB has been earned by less than 5% of the world's business programs and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing continuous improvement to ensure that the institution will continue to deliver the highest quality of education to students.
Related Careers
- HR Specialist
- HR Manager
- HR Analyst
- HR Consultant
- HR Coordinator
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Admission Requirements
Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Additional Requirements listed below, those program-specific requirements also apply.
Application Requirements
Please view the application requirements for the Graduate School. If there are Additional Requirements listed below, those program-specific requirements also apply.
Application Deadlines
All Students
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Round 1
- 04/01/2025 Notification by May 9
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Round 2
- 06/01/2025 Notification by July 3
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Round 3
- 08/01/2025 International Students must apply by Round 3 Notification by Sept. 5
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Round 4
- 11/01/2025 Notification by Dec. 5
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As a graduate student, there are additional opportunities for student funding. Once you are admitted into a degree-bearing graduate program at UK, you can apply for a wide variety of financial assistance, including assistantships and fellowships. These opportunities can be tied to your program’s availability, so you should inquire with your program director about opportunities available within your program!
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