Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management has announced the launch of a new full-time Master of Science in Human Resources (MSHR) starting in August 2016.
The MSHR programme is designed for professionals who want to begin a career in HR or enhance their HR experience to take on a more strategic leadership role that aligns human resources with business growth objectives.
The full-time MSHR is offered in addition to the part-time MSHR offering, both of which are comprehensive programmes that combine core business principles and key technical aspects of talent management.
The programme is approved by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and aligned with SHRM’s official curriculum requirements.
The one-year, 39-unit programme is located at the Malibu campus and is designed for a cohort of 25 students, which provides for an intimate and collaborative learning environment. Students in the MSHR programme can also obtain a Certificate in Socially, Environmentally, and Ethically Responsible (SEER) Business Strategy, a values-based approach to sustainable business.
Requirements include an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or equivalent international university. Work experience is not required, but up to two years is desirable. Applications will be accepted starting July 2015.
The curriculum includes concepts from behavioral sciences, such as enhanced self-awareness, group dynamics, change management, and organisational development. Courses include job design, compensation, talent and performance management, and HR-specific classes on strategy, law, analytics, and digital information platforms. Emphasis is placed on the application of these concepts to current and future issues facing HR managers.