Master of Science in Human Resources Leadership

• AACSB accredited
  
• Completion time: Full-time 18 months, part-time 24-36 months
• Credit units needed for degree: 33 credits
• Number of courses: 11
• Requirements: 11 courses
• Class mode: Hybrid asynchronous
• Class time: Classes will be offered on weekday evenings. A minimum of 30 percent of the class grade is dedicated to hands-on activities. MHR6950 is a project-based class in which students will work on projects for real organizations

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Resume
• Statement of Purpose
• One letter of recommendation
• Work experience related to human resources or management is preferred
• International students are required to meet our university's English Proficiency Requirements
• Cal Poly Pomona English Language Institute (CPELI) offers English learning programs. CPELI level 6 is acceptable for satisfying CPP English proficiency requirement of SGSB graduate program admission purpose. Details can be found at https://www.cpp.edu/cpeli/.

The demand for HR specialists and HR managers is on the rise, as indicated by data from O*NET Online, sponsored by the US Department of Labor and Employment & Training Administration. In California, HR specialists boast 10,610 annual job openings, with a projected 21% job growth over the next decade and a median salary of $77,470 in 2022. Meanwhile, HR managers have an estimated 2,660 new job openings annually, with a 20% growth rate expected over the next decade and a median salary of $155,790 in 2022. The ongoing pandemic and labor shortages have elevated HR's influence within corporate structures, underscoring the need for HR professionals who can contribute to the well-being of employees and the overall success of organizations.

• HR managers/directors
• HR generalists/coordinators
• Recruiter
• Training Specialist
• Compensation specialist
• Benefit specialist
• Department managers in any organization
• Store managers

The Master of Science in Human Resources Leadership’s curriculum was created with input from middle and senior-level HR managers, ensuring alignment with industry demands. The program emphasizes core HR functions, while also focusing on areas such as business acumen, effective leadership, agility, creativity, and data analytics. View the curriculum here.

• Utilize data to design HR strategies and systems so as to contribute to organization’s competitive advantage.
• Develop both oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate HR initiatives and goals with various organizational stakeholders.
• Explain organizational structure and demonstrate interpersonal skills to work effectively with those across functional areas.
• Utilize appropriate organizational change tools and methodologies while considering the implications of their actions for various internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and utilize creative thinking tools to promote innovation in HR context.
• Utilize appropriate leadership styles and interpersonal skills to work effectively in organizations.
• Make sustainable and socially responsible decisions that demonstrate DEI values.