The Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) degree caters to individuals who are seeking to expand their knowledge in the field of human resources. The program is also offered to the neighbor islands via video conferencing.
Over the last several decades, HRM has become a much more demanding profession, requiring specialized training and appropriate work experience. Job specialties in HRM include training, staffing, compensation and health benefits, health and safety, organizational development, and career development. Each of the specialties is overseen by demanding legislation and the push to optimize the competitiveness of the organization. The human resource management curriculum is interdisciplinary in its approach, integrating other disciplines—especially organizational behavior, management systems, and labor and employment legislation. Contact: mhrm@hawaii.edu.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent
- A grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Two years’ professional/managerial post-baccalaureate employment preferred
- Resume
- Statement of objectives
- Two letters of recommendation
- Interview
- For international students: TOEFL or IELTS score
- No GMAT or GRE required
The program consists of 30 academic credit hours, or 10 courses. The curriculum will include the foundation courses (compensation, staffing, training, global human resources and finance leadership, organizational development, labor and negotiations, an integrative capstone experience, and an elective. The MHRM is a cohort program where students will go through the entire program as a group. Classes meet Wednesday evenings and alternating Saturdays. The program should take approximately 16 months.
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