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MS Human Resource Management at University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Human Resource Management provides advanced knowledge of HR with strategic and tactical competencies for managing human capital, preparing graduates for specialist and generalist HR roles. It requires 32 semester hours, 16 of required courses and 16 of electives.

Faculty: College of Business Administration  |  Department: Department of Managerial Studies  |  Duration: Minimum 32 semester hours  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Required courses are MGMT 541 Organizational Behavior, MGMT 553 Human Resource Management, MGMT 554 Strategic Human Resource Management Consulting (capstone) and MGMT 555 Talent Management. Electives include MGMT 550 Leading for Impact, MGMT 564 Negotiations, MGMT 568 Compensation Administration and MGMT 590 Strategic Management.

Career pathways

Recruiter, benefits manager, trainer, job analyst, compensation analyst, diversity manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Any baccalaureate field. Minimum GPA 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours of undergraduate study, or 3.00 in a master's program. GMAT or GRE not required (competitive scores may help applicants with a lower GPA). Two letters of recommendation, a personal statement and a resume or CV. International applicants must meet English proficiency minimums (TOEFL iBT taken on or after 1/21/2026: Reading 4.5, Listening 4, Speaking 4, Writing 4.5).

Duration: Minimum 32 semester hours

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uic.edu/

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