Master of Human Resources

About This Degree

Housed in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, the master of human resources program gives students the opportunity to engage in real-world projects that prepare students for one of the fastest growing career fields.

Human resource managers are responsible for the strategic design and implementation of recruitment, selection, compensation, training, career, and performance management systems that bring out the best in an organization’s most important assets — its people.

What You Will Learn

The Master of Human Resources is available in an executive program, offered throughout the state of Utah and online throughout the world. The executive program is customized for working professionals, so that students may maintain their careers while working toward the MHR degree. Key features of the MHR excutive program include:

On-campus program

Top HR program – fully accredited – recognized reputation
18 months full time
International trip
Dual degree options: MBA, MDATA, MMIS

Professional program

Top Online HR Program – fully accredited – recognized reputation
12 months, 18 months or 24 months options
Designed for working professionals
100% online

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At a Glance

College: Jon M. Huntsman School of Business

Department: Management Department

USU Locations:

Logan campus
Statewide campuses
USU Online

Faculty: View profiles of faculty members on the department directory.

Learn More: Program website

Program Requirements

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Career And Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MHR program can pursue careers in the following areas:

Human resource management
Recruitment
Compensation
Training
Performance management
Talent acquisition
Benefits
Organizational effectiveness
Organizational development

Job Outlook

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We will build on your goals and experiences while working together to design an individualized semester-by-semester plan. Your personalized plan will help you see a path from where you are now on to graduation. Even if you are unsure of the major you would like to pursue, we can help with resources and ideas.

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USU Locations

LOGAN CAMPUS

STATEWIDE CAMPUSES*

USU ONLINE**

*This degree is available at various USU locations.

The on-campus program is only available at the Logan campus.

**This degree is 100% available online. USU is a SARA-approved institution offering fully online programs nationwide; please visit USU's state authorizations for details.

The professional program is fully online.

Admission

Admission Requirements

Students whose undergraduate degree is not in a business-related field must take an additional 4 classes. Most of these courses can be completed during the summer as part of the Accelerated Business Core program.

Application Requirements:

Complete the online application
Pay the $55 application fee
Have a 3.0 or higher GPA on your last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits
Provide transcripts of all college/university credits
Provide three contacts for letters of recommendation
Provide a resume to the department
One-page summary of career goals and objectives

International students have additional admissions requirements.

Deadlines

Logan Campus:

January 1st: Early Admissions
February 10th: Scholarship Deadline
April 1st: final deadline.

Professional Program:

August 1st to start Fall
December 1st to start Spring
April 1st to start Summer

Program Requirements

Students in the program are required to complete a two-credit internship rather than a thesis. Students are often able to make contacts for internships through the department, or they may use internships found on their own. These experiences can vary in length and often lead to careers with the company for which the student interns.