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

At a Glance

College: Jon M. Huntsman School of Business

Department: Management Department

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

Learn More: Program website

Program Requirements

Delivery

MHR: Beaver, Bicknell, Blanding, Brigham City, Castle Dale, Cedar City, Cortez (CO), Delta, Ephraim, Heber City, Junction, Kanab, Kaysville, Logan (Main Campus), Moab, Montezuma Creek, Monticello, Monument Valley, Nephi, Orem, Panguitch, Park City, Price (USU Eastern), Richfield, Roosevelt (Uintah Basin), Salt Lake, St George, Tooele, Tremonton, Vernal (Uintah Basin), Wendover

Statewide Delivery

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

Online Delivery

The professional program is fully online.

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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

Advising

Heather Buatte

Email: heather.buatte@usu.edu
Office: EBB 315
Phone: 435-797-9753

Schedule an Appointment

Bruce Boucher

Director, Masters of Human Resource Executive Program
Email: bruce.boucher@usu.edu
Office: Salt Lake City RCDE Campus
Phone: (435) 646-7723

Cynthia Armstrong

Email: cynthia.armstrong@usu.edu
Office: EBB 315A
Phone: (435) 797-0009

Tim Gardner

Associate Professor and Director, Master of Human Resource On-Campus Program
Email: timothy.gardner@usu.edu
Office: EBB 302A
Phone: (435) 797 3937

Admission

Admission Requirements

Students whose undergraduate degree is not in a business-related field must take an additional 10.5 credits of business acumen courses. Most of these courses can be completed during the summer as part of the Accelerated Business Core program. The classes can also be taken concurrently with the MHR program.

Application Requirements:

Complete the online application
Pay the $55 application fee
Logan campus program: Score at or above the 50th percentile on in the GRE, the GMAT or MAT
Professional program: Score at or above the 40th percentile on in the GRE, the GMAT or MAT
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:
Applications must be submitted by March 15th to be considered for fall semester. Visit https://huntsman.usu.edu/mhr/campus/ for more information

Professional Program:
You may start the program in January, May or August. Application deadlines are due approximately 6 weeks in advance. Visit https://huntsman.usu.edu/pmhr/ for more information.

Program Requirements

Students in the program are required to complete a three-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.