Master in Human Resource Management Curriculum
Reimagine HR Leadership With a Flexible Online MHRM
The Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) program equips graduates with the essential skills to succeed in today’s evolving HR field. Taught by top professionals and researchers, the curriculum focuses on team leadership, human performance and managing organizational change.
The GW School of Business is also recognized as a SHRM Recertification Provider, meaning our courses are pre-approved for professional development credits (PDCs) for those who want to maintain their SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credentials.
Online MHRM Program Structure and Flexibility
Our online MHRM program is built for busy professionals. You can complete your entire degree from anywhere with an internet connection.
- Two courses per semester: Most students take six credit hours (two courses) each term to maintain academic progress.
- Weekly live sessions: Every course includes a one-hour live classroom session. You can choose from multiple sessions each week, held in the evenings or during lunch periods.
- Faculty office hours: Instructors provide extra support by holding regular online office hours through our digital classroom platform.
MHRM Course List
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 30 credits, including 18 credits in required courses and 12 credits in elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| MBAD 6263 | Organizations and Human Capital | |
| MGT 6210 | Leading Teams | |
| MGT 6211 | Emerging Topics in Human Resource Management | |
| MGT 6252 | Strategic Human Resource Management | |
| MGT 6253 | Leadership and Executive Development | |
| MGT 6257 | Performance Management and Development | |
| Electives | ||
| 12 credits in elective courses selected from the following: | ||
| MGT 6215 | Conflict Management and Negotiations | |
| MGT 6218 | Human Capital and Talent Acquisition | |
| MGT 6255 | Leading the Virtual Workforce | |
| MGT 6259 | Employment Law and Ethics | |
| MGT 6270 | Consulting Processes | |
| MGT 6286 | Creativity and Innovation | |
Add a Graduate Certificate to Your MHRM Degree
Students can add an optional, 12-credit graduate certificate to their degree at no additional credit cost. Find out more about the certificates available to online Master in Human Resource Management students:
The following certificates are also available to MHRM students, but they may require additional credits beyond the 30 required for the program: