Human Resource Management, M.S.
Admission Requirements
Full Admission
Applicants should follow the admissions process described in this catalog or at the Graduate Admissions website: www.marshall.edu/graduate/admissions/how-to-apply-for-admission.
Applicants must submit a CV or resume and must either have:
- An undergraduate degree from an accepted, accredited institution with an undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all previously completed undergraduate coursework.
or - An undergraduate degree from an accepted, accredited institution with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5-2.99 on a 4.0 scale for all previously completed undergraduate university work, and, in addition to the resume, two letters of recommendation. Applicant may also submit additional documents such as statement of purpose, test scores, etc.
or - Have a master's or doctoral degree from an accepted, accredited institution.
Conditional Admission
Conditional Admission may be granted for one term if the applicant meets program requirements for Admission except they have not officially graduated with their bachelor degree. Once the degree is granted the applicant would need to resubmit their official transcripts for full admission.
Note: Applicants may be asked to submit additional material if needed before an admission decision is made. Generally, more students apply to the HRM program than are accepted each year; therefore, the selection process is competitive.
Program Requirements
Plan of Study
The student and the advisor shall prepare a Plan of Study which must be approved during the semester in which the student initially enrolls. It shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work that the student is expected to complete, and it shall list other requirements of the program as approved by the Academic Advisor. Subsequent changes in the plan must be approved by the Academic Advisor. A Plan of Study that was approved may become void if a student is inactive for one year (unless on an official leave of absence).
Grade Point Average Requirement
A student must have a 3.0 overall GPA in program coursework, with no more than two C’s in the program. The student must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA in courses completed after admission to the degree program, along with previous Marshall University coursework to be counted toward the current degree. This standard must be met for the student to graduate. If the student falls below these standards, then that student shall be placed on academic probation and will be subject to dismissal from the program.
Comprehensive Assessment
Degree candidates are required to complete a comprehensive assessment prior to receipt of the master’s degree. The timing and form of a student’s comprehensive assessment shall be approved by the Program Director. The comprehensive assessment is integrated in the capstone course, MGT 673 Employee Life Cycle.
Course Enrollment Policy
To take any 600-level course in the College of Business, students must be enrolled in a graduate program. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain this approval before attempting to register. Additionally, the student must meet the specific course prerequisites. Students who violate this policy will be administratively withdrawn.
Plan of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| M.S. in Human Resource Management Core Courses | ||
| HRM 600 | Development of Labor Relations | 3 |
| MGT 620 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HRM 630 | Labor Law | 3 |
| HRM 660 | Adm of Compen/Fringe Benefits | 3 |
| MGT 672 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
MGT 673  | Employee Life Cycle | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of twelve hours of electives | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |