HUMAN RESOURCES (MS)
Learn to shape the workplace of the future
Managing the modern organizational workforce is critical to companies’ success. DePaul’s master’s degree in Human Resources will help you develop skills and knowledge to manage all core HR functions.
You’ll become an expert in a variety of core HR functions, including
- Benefits and compensation
- Employment law and ethics
- Labor relations
- Talent management and recruitment
- Workforce training programs
- Organizational development
- HR information systems
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Study and work in the heart of Chicago’s business district
Chicago is home to approximately 35 Fortune 500 companies and hundreds of national and local companies, startups and nonprofits. The wide range of businesses located in Chicago, including Aon, McDonald’s, Walgreens, Motorola and United Airlines, offer numerous opportunities for human resources professionals seeking management roles.
Application Deadlines
| Enrollment Quarter | Domestic Student Deadline | International Student Deadline |
| Fall | August 15 | June 15 |
| Winter | December 1 | October 15 |
| Spring | March 1 | January 15 |
| Summer | June 1 | April 15 |
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Admission Requirements
Submit an online application, essay, résumé and official transcripts.
Required Courses
You’ll complete a total of 12 courses.
91%
of Kellstadt graduates were employed, continuing their education or pursuing other goals within six months of graduation.
$52k
The median salary for Human Resources graduates was $52,000.
Experiential learning from distinctive faculty
Associate Professor Daniel Koys teaches human resource management, compensation and benefits, career management skills, and principles of management. He incorporates experiential learning into these courses with the goal that all of his students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and provide real-world solutions.
“The main reason I chose the DePaul MSHR was the ability to simultaneously apply what I’m learning in the classroom to a real-world project that helped the community. Another large factor was the professors. Most have backgrounds in industrial psychology, which was extremely important to me.”
Benjamin (MS ’14)
Regional HR Business Partner, Amazon
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 122,500 are right here in the Chicago area.
Scholarships
Graduate school is an investment in your future. Kellstadt awarded more than $3 million to incoming students last year. Learn more about scholarship opportunities available to you.
Human Resources (MS) Admission Requirements
- ? Submit your online application and the $60 application fee.
- Submit an essay explaining your interest in the program and your professional goals.
- Submit a resume that summarizes your work experience and educational background.
- Submit your official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions you have attended.
Please note that not submitting all transcripts where courses have been completed could impact course waivers.?
Letters of recommendation are optional for this program.
International student admission requirements: Click here.
Deadlines
Students may apply to enroll in any 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 |
| Winter | December 1 | October 1 |
| Spring | March 1 | February 1 |
| Summer | June 1 | April 1 |
Learn more about Graduate Admission.
Degree Requirements
Course Requirements
Students complete the MS in Human Resources by taking 12 courses across three groups: 1) six core Human Resource courses, 2) three Human Resource electives, and 3) three Business electives.
Required Core Human Resource Courses
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 500 | LEADING EFFECTIVE AND ETHICAL ORGANIZATIONS | 4 |
| MGT 523 | RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION | 4 |
| MGT 525 | TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT | 4 |
| MGT 526 | COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS | 4 |
| MGT 555 | HUMAN CAPITAL STRATEGY AND SCIENCE | 4 |
| MGT 591 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PEOPLE ANALYTICS | 4 |
Human Resource Electives
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select three of the following | 12 | |
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ECO 526 |
BUSINESS STRATEGY | |
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MGT 529 |
LIFE AND CAREER COACHING | |
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MGT 530 |
LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS | |
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MGT 535 |
CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING | |
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MGT 551 |
GLOBAL WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT | |
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MGT 552 |
MANAGING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | |
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MGT 562 |
RESOLVING CONFLICT IN ORGANIZATIONS | |
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MGT 563 |
NEGOTIATION SKILLS | |
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MGT 565 |
EMPLOYMENT LAW | |
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MGT 566 |
HEALTH INSURANCE & BENEFITS | |
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MGT 584 |
CONSULTING SKILLS | |
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MGT 589 |
EXECUTIVE COACHING: LEADERSHIP IN A VOLATILE, UNCERTAIN, CHAOTIC AND AMBIGUOUS BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT | |
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MGT 592 |
ADVANCED PEOPLE ANALYTICS | |
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MGT 793 |
MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP (Strongly recommended for students without HR experience) | |
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MGT 798 |
SPECIAL TOPICS (When related to human resources; approval required) | |
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MGT 799 |
INDEPENDENT STUDY | |
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WRD 522 |
WRITING IN THE PROFESSIONS | |
Business Electives
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select three of the following: 1 | 12 | |
|
ACC 500 |
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | |
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or ACC 502 |
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING | |
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ECO 509 |
BUSINESS CONDITIONS ANALYSIS | |
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ECO 555 |
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 2 | |
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FIN 555 |
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2 | |
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GSB 420 |
BUSINESS ANALYTICS TOOLS | |
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or GSB 519 |
BUSINESS ANALYTICS TOOLS (FORMERLY GSB420) | |
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GSB 525 |
BUSINESS INNOVATION & DESIGN (FORMERLY MGT 573) | |
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MGT 502 |
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 2 | |
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MGT 515 |
SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT | |
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MGT 556 |
ETHICS AND LEADERSHIP | |
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MGT 557 |
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT | |
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MGT 590 |
MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE | |
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MGT 592 |
ADVANCED PEOPLE ANALYTICS | |
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MGT 598 |
PROJECT MANAGEMENT | |
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MIS 555 |
MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | |
|
or MPS 516 |
MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | |
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MKT 555 |
MARKETING MANAGEMENT | |
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MPS 500 |
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT | |
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MPS 515 |
NONPROFIT FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION | |
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MPS 529 |
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING | |
| 1 |
Students choose three electives from these general business courses at the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business (and may substitute an HR elective if an equivalent course was taken elsewhere). |
| 2 |
GSB 420 or GSB 519 is a prerequisite |
If you are interested in an HR career that specializes in compensation and benefits, please consider taking the following courses: ACC 500 or ACC 502, FIN 555, and MGT 566.
Degree Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of the college residency requirement.
- Satisfactory completion of 12 courses (six HR core courses, three HR related electives, and three Business electives).
- All courses for credit toward the degree must be completed with satisfactory grades within six calendar years after the candidate’s first term of enrollment in the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. After a lapse of six years, a course is expired. An expired course is not acceptable for the purpose of satisfaction of degree requirements and is not applicable to the degree.?
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