Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics, MS

The Master of Science in Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics (MS-SHRMA) offered in the Gatton College of Business and Economics prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to elevate a career in HR. In addition to fundamental HR courses, students will be exposed to coursework in HR-based analytics (people analytics, organizational network analysis, research methods, and HRIS) as well as strategic HR (strategic planning and integration, change management, and negotiations and conflict resolution). The program includes an experiential capstone course giving students the opportunity to apply principles and techniques learned in their coursework to solve real organizational problems. 

Admission Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree 

• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 

• Information for three references 

• Interview (upon request) 

• Current resume or CV 

Degree Requirements 

30 total credit hours consisting of: 

• 24 required credit hours (MGT 650  MGT 651  MGT 652  MGT 653  MGT 660  MGT 667  MGT 668  MGT 670 ) 

• 3 elective credit hours in strategic HR (MGT 612  or MGT 661 ) 

• 3 elective credit hours in HR analytics (MGT 663  or MGT 664 ) 

• Other elective courses may also apply with DGS permission 

• Academic performance consistent with Graduate School standards pertaining to individual courses and overall GPA 

Further program details can be found at https://gatton.uky.edu/programs/masters/master-science-strategic-human-resources-management-and-analytics