Human Resource Management MS

Learn more about the Master of Science in Human Resource Management.

About the Program

The Fox School of Business and Management offers the MS in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) degree program for those who want to pursue a career in Human Resource Management (HRM). The curriculum equips rising professionals with knowledge of advanced practices in critical HRM areas, an understanding of how those practices affect organizational success, and the leadership skills to influence that success. The Fox MSHRM program is offered completely online and accommodates the busy schedules of our working students. With the accelerated completion pathway, students can earn their degrees in as few as 12 months. The curriculum meets industry standards set by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and is a SHRM Academically Aligned program.

Time Limit for Degree Completion: 6 years

Campus Location: Online. Each course is delivered online over a seven-week term. Each week, students participate in a live and collaborative web-conferencing session with faculty and classmates. Additional coursework and activities are required throughout the period.

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The MSHRM is flexible and can accommodate both full- and part-time students.

Affiliation(s): Research interests of Fox faculty are supported by numerous centers and institutes throughout the Fox School and Temple University.

Accreditation: The MS in Human Resource Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). The MS in Human Resource Management is a SHRM-Aligned graduate curriculum.

Job Prospects: The Fox Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) provides students with career coaching and professional development resources that support the job search. Graduates can expect to be qualified for such positions as:

HR Business Partner
HRM Strategic Leader
Professional Development/E-Learning Manager/Director
Program Director
Senior Talent Management or Organization Development Consultant
Talent Acquisition Manager/Director
Total Rewards Manager/Director

Non-Matriculated Student Policy: This program requires the student to be matriculated in the degree program or graduate certificate program.

Financing Opportunities: Citizens and permanent residents of the United States are considered domestic students and are typically eligible for federal student loans and alternative loans through private lenders. The Fox School grants 5% tuition scholarships to alumni who are admitted to the program. Employers may provide tuition reimbursement as part of their benefit packages. Partial merit scholarships are available, subject to scholarship deadlines.

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadline:

Fall:

December 15 – Early Admissions Deadline
March 1 – Scholarship Deadline and International Deadline
June 30 – Final Deadline

Spring:

August 1 – Early Admissions Deadline
November 1 – Final Deadline

Applications are reviewed as they are received and will be considered after the deadline.

APPLY ONLINE to this Fox graduate program.

Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 1

From Whom: Professional references from an immediate supervisor, current or past, are preferred. Academic references are acceptable.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college is required. For three-year degrees, an evaluation of mark sheets may be required by WES or another NACES organization.

Statement of Goals: Essay prompts can be found in the online application portal.

Standardized Test Scores:
GRE/GMAT: Scores may be requested based on the applicant's academic and/or professional background. Candidates with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 are required to submit valid GMAT or GRE test scores. Consult an admissions advisor with any questions.

A test score of academic English, such as the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, or Duolingo test, is required if you have not earned a bachelor's or graduate (master's or doctoral) degree from a U.S. institution. Test scores must be reported by the testing service to Temple University within two years of the test date.

TOEFL iBT
- On or after January 21, 2026 – 4.5
- Before January 21, 2026 – 79
IETLS – 6.5
PTE Academic – 53
Duolingo – 110

Waiver Eligibility - Note that if you earned your undergraduate or graduate degree from a country in which English is a commonly used language, this requirement may be waived. The admissions department automatically reviews for waiver eligibility at application submission with review of your academic history.

Resume: Current resume or CV is required. It must reflect a minimum of three years of professional leadership or Human Resource Management experience.

Interview: Candidates are invited to interview virtually. Interviews are required on a case-by-case basis.

Optional Essay: Prompts for this optional essay can be found in the online application portal.

Transfer Credit: Upper-level graduate credits from an AACSB-accredited graduate business program, but not previously applied to a conferred degree, may be transferred into the MSHRM program. The credits must be part of the required degree program at Temple University. To be transferred, the grade must be a "B" or better. The Admissions Committee makes recommendations for transferring credits to the department chair. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.

Program Requirements

General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30

Required Courses:

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses
HRM 5001	Leading Organizations	3
HRM 5051	Developing Human Resource Management Strategies	3
HRM 5111	Influential Organizational Communication	3
HRM 5114	Building Human Capital	3
HRM 5115	Designing Talent Acquisition Systems	3
HRM 5116	Designing Strategic Reward Systems	3
HRM 5117	Leading within the Regulated Environment of HRM	3
HRM 5131	Ethical and Socially Responsible Decision-making	3
Electives ¹
Select two (2) 5000-level HRM courses.		6
Total Credit Hours		30

¹: With approval from the Academic Director, students may alternately select any graduate-level course as an elective that complements, but does not substantially duplicate, any required core course.

Culminating Event: Successful completion of coursework is required to earn the MSHRM degree.

Accelerated Programs

Undergraduate students may opt to pursue an accelerated +1 program, enabling them to complete both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in less time than the traditional route.

The accelerated pathway for the Human Resource Management MS is open to all undergraduate students who meet the admissions criteria.

Cohort Code: XMSHRMONL

Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.25

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Select 3 of the following:
HRM 5001	Leading Organizations	3
HRM 5111	Influential Organizational Communication	3
HRM 5114	Building Human Capital	3
HRM 5115	Designing Talent Acquisition Systems (Select 3 of the following)	3
HRM 5116	Designing Strategic Reward Systems	3
HRM 5117	Leading within the Regulated Environment of HRM	3
HRM 5131	Ethical and Socially Responsible Decision-making	3
5000+ Graduate HRM course, with permission		3

If entering in the Spring of Junior year:

Plan of Study Grid
Year 3
Spring		Credit Hours
HRM 5000+ Graduate level course		3
	Credit Hours	3
Year 4
Fall
HRM 5000+ Graduate level course		3
	Credit Hours	3
Spring
HRM 5000+ Graduate level course		3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	9

If entering in Fall of Senior Year. taking the maximum of 9 credits between two semesters:

Plan of Study Grid
Year 4
Fall		Credit Hours
HRM 5000+ Graduate level course		3-6
	Credit Hours	3-6
Spring
HRM 5000+ Graduate level Course		6-3
	Credit Hours	6-3
	Total Credit Hours	9

Admissions Criteria

Candidates to the +1 program must:

meet the general +1 program admissions criteria:
- possess a minimum GPA of 3.25 in at least 45 credits of coursework.
- if a junior status entrant, be able to complete their baccalaureate degree within two years of program entry or if a senior status entrant, be able to complete their baccalaureate degree within one year of program entry.
- possess at least 6 credits of elective space to be used for graduate coursework.
- be able to complete a graduate degree in the year directly following undergraduate graduation.
provide two letters of recommendation from Temple faculty who can vouch for the student's readiness for graduate work.

Application: https://fox.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a9vvymYpuGaWY8l