New York University,MS Human Resource Management and Development

The New York University’s MS in Human Resource Management and Development program equips you with the expertise to manage talent, both in local and global organizations, in a professional way. The program is taught by experienced practitioner-scholars in the HR industry and explores the principles of management and organizational behavior. It introduces you to data-driven metrics and managerial decision making, and instills business strategy and ethics in you, so you gain a competitive advantage in today’s the fast-changing world of business. All students take a set of core courses, which provide a solid foundation of business knowledge and skills. One can choose an area of concentration based upon personal interests and professional goals. The concentration options are: Human Resource Management; Organizational Effectiveness; Global Talent Management; and Learning, Development, and Executive Coaching. Students also take at least one elective course as part of the program. There is also a mandatory capstone experience which allows students to put into practice the knowledge they have acquired either through a special project course or by completing a thesis. The degree may be completed online, on campus, or through a combination of both. The duration of the course is about two years when you study full-time. You can also study part-time through evening and weekend classes, which will take you about five years to complete the program. Part-time study is a plus for senior managers and executives as well as recent college graduates as it offers maximum flexibility for their busy schedules.