Elevate your expertise with our nationally respected online executive graduate degree

An online program specifically designed for those with seven or more years of professional experience, DePaul’s Executive Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MS HR) will prepare you to lead at the executive level and learn alongside professionals who are shaping tomorrow’s human resources landscape.

Our forward-thinking curriculum cultivates forward-thinkers and thought leaders like you – while preparing you to embrace industry changes by using the latest technology and analytics. Here, you’ll gain a competitive edge with a specialized, executive graduate degree in human resources as you look to grow your opportunities to C-suite roles.

You’ll receive the same cutting-edge curriculum and resources as our on-campus students — including a 24/7 virtual classroom, interactive software, course advisors, career services and campus events.

In this program, you’ll attend three in-person residencies designed to foster strong connections between you and your fellow students, professors and industry leaders.

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Respected by employers around the globe

Our graduates are in demand. In fact, 97% of recent business grads were employed, continuing their education or pursuing other goals within six months More than 350 top companies and organizations in the U.S. actively recruit DePaul students for career opportunities.

Application Deadlines

Enrollment Quarter	Domestic Student Deadline	International Student Deadline
Fall	August 15	August 15

Admission Requirements

Submit an online application, essay, résumé and official transcripts.

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Required Courses

You’ll complete a total of 13 courses, with three in-person residencies.

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91%

of Kellstadt graduates were employed, continuing their education or pursuing other goals within six months of graduation.

Online convenience with real-world connections

Here, you’ll build career and personal connections with professors and classmates who are as passionate about advancing their knowledge and career as you are. And with flexible, convenient classes you’ll take online, all program requirements can be completed in as little as 15 months.

Alumni Network

Leverage DePaul’s wide-ranging network of alumni and HR business leaders. You’ll join the network of nearly 70,000 DePaul business alumni. In addition, you’ll be connected to the more than 195,500 DePaul University alumni across colleges, of which over 122,500 are right here in the Chicago area.

Human Resource Management (Executive MS) Online Admission Requirements

Beginning in 2021, students may apply to enroll in the fall quarter.

• Submit your online application and the $60 application fee.
• Submit an essay explaining your interest in the program and your professional goals.
• Submit a letter of recommendation, preferably from a current or previous employer.
• Submit a resume that summarizes your work experience and educational background. 
• Submit your official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions you have attended. 

Letters of recommendation are optional for this program.

International student admission requirements: Click here.

Deadlines

Students may apply to enroll in the fall quarter. To ensure that you will be able to enroll in the quarter of your choice, we recommend that you apply by these dates:

Enrollment Quarter	Domestic Student Deadline	International Student Deadline
Fall	August 15	August 15

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If you need assistance to complete your application and/or have questions, contact the Kellstadt office at (312) 362-8810 or kgsb@depaul.edu.

Degree Requirements

The curriculum requires 13 courses and 3 in-person residencies (48 credit hours)

Course	Title	Quarter Hours
MGT 601	RESIDENCY #1: WELCOME AND PROGRAM ORIENTATION	2
MGT 600	ENSURING ETHICAL MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE AND RESOURCES	2
MGT 687	ANALYZING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE	4
MGT 630	DEVELOPING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE: SELF-AWARENESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT	2
MGT 691	LEVERAGING DATA SCIENCE AND ANALYTICS	4
MGT 623	IDENTIFYING AND ACQUIRING TALENT	4
MGT 625	DEVELOPING AND ENHANCING TALENT	4
MGT 602	RESIDENCY #2: CAREER COACHING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT	2
MGT 631	DEVELOPING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE: LEADING INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS	2
MGT 626	REWARDING AND RETAINING TALENT	4
MGT 690	LEADING INNOVATION, SYSTEM DESIGN, AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE	4
MGT 651	NAVIGATING GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES CHALLENGES	2
MGT 632	DEVELOPING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE: LEADING ORGANIZATIONS AND EXECUTIVE PRESENCE	2
MGT 699	LEADING WITH STRATEGIC INSIGHT AND OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS	4
MGT 652	ENHANCING DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND FAIRNESS	4
MGT 603	RESIDENCY #3: FINAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROGRAM GRADUATION	2

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