Feb 17, 2026  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics, MS


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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 course work 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 

Program Website: https://gatton.uky.edu/programs/masters/master-science-strategic-human-resources-management-and-analytics  

Degree Requirements


30 total credit hours

Additional Requirements


  • 6 elective credit hours (any 600-level MGT course)

  • Other elective courses may also apply with DGS permission 

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

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