M.S. Human Resource Leadership
If you’re ready to take your career in human resources to the next level, Sullivan University’s Master’s Degree in Human Resource Leadership is here to help you get there. This graduate degree equips you with the strategic, managerial, and analytical skills to advance quickly as an HR leader. Our practice-based curriculum blends academic knowledge with real-world application, preparing you for SHRM certification through hands-on experience. You’ll consult with organizations on real HR challenges, guided by faculty who bring both scholarly expertise and years of industry practice. Best of all, no GRE or GMAT is required—just your commitment to advancing in the field.
Est. time to completion:
12–18 months*
Credit hours:
48
Cost per credit hour:
$660
Top 10 program
Our Human Resource Leadership program is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management as a Top 10 SHRM Learning System.
Experienced faculty
Learn from industry experts who have years of experience in the field.
Leading the nation
We’re one of the first Human Resource Leadership programs in the country to develop a course devoted entirely to human capital analytics.
M.S. Human Resource Leadership
Curriculum
Overview
This Human Resource Master’s Degree curriculum aligns with the nine key HR competencies outlined by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM):
Relationship Management
Ethical Practice
HR Expertise
Business Acumen
Critical Evaluation
Global & Cultural Effectiveness
Leadership & Navigation
Consultation
Communication
In the final quarter, the capstone course helps students prepare for SHRM certification (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, based on their HR experience), boosting their marketability after graduation.
Courses
For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.
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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.
The Human Resource Management program is part of Sullivan University’s College of Business and Technology.