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MS Human Resource Leadership at West Virginia University

West Virginia University, United States

Programme overview

Students in the 30 credit-hour online Master of Science in Human Resource Leadership program are expected to be able to: Explain choices in human capital policies and procedures using established theory. Evaluate the impact of HR practices on organization and individual-level performance and strategic goal attainment. Recommend, implement, and assess changes to human capital management both to increase organizational performance, and in response to externalities and change in organization strategy.

Faculty: John Chambers College of Business and Economics  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes Performance Management Systems & Strategies, Recruitment, Assessment, and Selection, Artificial Intelligence Management, Total Reward Systems, Human Resource Development, Strategic Management for Human Resources, Leadership. Programme/major requirements total 30 credit hours.

Career pathways

Offered in a flexible online format that allows individuals to fit their college education into a busy schedule, the MS in Human Resource Leadership program at West Virginia University is designed to prepare professionals who want to start or advance their HR careers. Our students will be educated in how to understand business practice and strategy from an integrated perspective that is not limited to a functional “silo.” They will learn from faculty who are experts in the field and will develop

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Application information

Entry requirements

The MSHRL Admissions Committee is made up of John Chambers College of Business and Economics faculty. The Committee reviews applications holistically and will admit students based on strength of their admissions application and potential to succeed in this program. To apply, applicants must submit: 1) a completed application - https://graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/how-to-apply/first-time-graduate-applicant 2) application fee 3) up-to-date academic transcripts from all prior undergraduate and graduate institutions 4) an up-to-date resume 5) 1 Letter of Recommendation from an individual who is not a family member or friend and can provide information about academic promise, ability to work with others, professionalism, and potential to succeed in this program 6) a Statement of Purpose regarding the program describing why the applicant is pursuing a degree and the applicant's career aspirations upon completion of the degree International Applicants are required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score. Visit English Language Proficiency Requirements | Graduate Admissions | West Virginia University for specific information. WVU cannot accept scans, uploads, faxes, or unverified photocopies of transcripts as official. Graduate degree-seeking applicants must send their official transcript from the undergraduate institution that granted the bachelor’s degree. It is preferred that official transcripts be sent via an online, secure service such as National Student Clearinghouse , or...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee (waivers for WVU and WVU Medicine employees, active military and veterans, AmeriCorps and Peace Corps members); minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher. International graduate applicants also pay the non-refundable $75 fee.

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