Northeastern University’s Master of Science in Human Resources Management program prepares you to connect an organization’s strategy and its people, providing a specific focus on the new technologies that are profoundly changing the workplace and the role of HR professionals. 

The curriculum features six leading-edge concentrations that align with trends currently reshaping the human resources field - Digital HR, Artificial Intelligence for Human Resources, Global Talent Management, Project Management, Leadership, and Organizational Communication.  

The human resources management program also puts an emphasis on the importance of diversity and equity within the workplace as it directly correlates to higher success within businesses. 

Built around Northeastern’s signature experiential learning model, you’ll integrate classroom material with real-world experience preparing you to be strategic business partners in their organizations.  

Courses are taught by expert faculty with a wide range of human resources expertise ensuring graduates leave with a competitive advantage in this growing job market. 

Unique Transfer Credit Opportunities 

Students with HR Certification Institute and the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) certificates can receive between three to 12 transfer credit quarter hours toward their MS, allowing students to accelerate program completion. 

About the SHRM, HRCI, and AIHR Certification Transfer Credit Opportunities:

Northeastern University recognizes the knowledge and HR competencies demonstrated by those who have earned their SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR or AIHR certifications. As a result, credential-holders have the unique opportunity to accelerate through a Northeastern University degree. 

Successful applicants for a master's degree program with their SHRM-CP or PHR: 

• Will receive 3 quarter hours of transfer credit - a 6% savings in tuition. 

• Will be able to earn a master’s degree by completing 14 courses, rather than 15. 

• Transfer credit is awarded for the following course: HRM 6015 Introduction to Human Resources Management. 

Successful applicants for a master's degree program with their SHRM-SCP or SPHR: 

• Will receive 6 quarter hours of transfer credit - a 13% savings in tuition. 

• Will be able to earn a master’s degree by completing 13 courses, rather than 15. 

• Transfer credit is awarded for the following courses: HRM 6015 Introduction to Human Resources Management and HRM 6005 Creating a High-Performance Organization. 

Successful applicants for a master's degree program with their AIHR: 

• Will receive up to 12 quarter hours of transfer credit - a 27% savings in tuition. 

• Will be able to earn a master’s degree by completing 11 courses, rather than 15. 

• Transfer credit is awarded for the following courses: HRM 6025 Workforce Analytics, HRM 6035 Digital HR, HRM 6042 Strategic Workforce Planning, HRM 6020 Talent Acquisition. 

Program Objectives 

• Be familiar with new technologies and how they impact the role of HR professionals. 

• To utilize workforce analytics and strategic workforce planning to make business decisions based on understanding and interpreting workplace data. 
• To understand the importance of diversity and equity within the workplace.

• Unique Features 

  • The degree features a flexible learning format offered online or at the Boston campus.  
  • Students gain real-world experience through Northeastern’s experiential learning model and a 12-week capstone course that allows them to work on a virtual HR consulting project with a leading company or their current employer. 
  • The curriculum allows students to tailor their studies to fit career objectives. 
  • The program has a Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter connected to the largest global HR association. Students gain access to membership discounts, materials, events, and a connection to a worldwide professional community.