Advance your HR career with a strategic specialty in employee and labor relations.
Touro University Worldwide’s online Master of Science (MS) in Human Resource Management with a concentration in Employee & Labor Relations aims to prepare students with an in-demand knowledge base and skills in managing workforce relations, labor frameworks, and strategic human capital initiatives, preparing you for leadership roles in today’s evolving organizational environments.
The employee and labor relations concentration is offered 100% online and provides aspiring and experienced HR professionals develop expertise in human resource management while deepening their focus on employee relations, collective bargaining, labor compliance, and workplace strategy. Graduates gain practical HR skills, leadership insight, and applied knowledge that employers seek in high-impact HR and labor relations roles.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that the Touro University Worldwide Master in Human Resources Management degree program is fully aligned with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
Why Choose TUW’s MS in Human Resource Management – Employee & Labor Relations Concentration
- 100% online format with no residency required
- Affordable tuition
- Nonprofit Accredited University
- Accelerated 8-week sessions
- Finish in one year*
- No GRE required
- Accelerated admissions process and 6 starts throughout the year
- Learn from scholar-practitioners with expertise in human capital management.
- HR concentrations applicable to current organizational needs.
*Degree can be earned in 12 months by those who take two courses per term for six consecutive terms.
What Can You Do With a Master of Science in Human Resource Management?
Earning an MS in Human Resource Management from Touro University Worldwide prepares graduates for a wide range of careers. With a focus on developing skills that are in-demand with employers, TUW graduates will find themselves prepared to handle HR duties for organizations in every sector and of all sizes. Potential job titles include:
- Human Resources Manager/Director
- HR Consultant
- Talent Acquisition Manager/Director
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Training and Development Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
- Organizational Development Manager
- Compliance Officer
- Executive Coach
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the median annual salary for those in human resource management is $140,030. The BLS projects 5% job growth in the field over the next decade. The online TUW MS in Human Resource Management prepares graduates with skills and knowledge they need for success in these in-demand fields.
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Core Requirements
27 Semester Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides an overview of Human Resources Management (HRM) theory and HR managers’ role in a variety of organizational settings. Topics include employee motivation and performance, pay, staffing, training and development, health and safety, and conflict resolution.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides an in-depth approach to ethical, legal and social responsibility topics and issues, which influence human resource management decision-making. Readings and case studies will stimulate critical thinking and collaborative group discussions that address various current ethical and legal issues/topics for the 21st century human resource management professional.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course students study a human resources management approach to develop a competency-based culture in organizations. The focus is on systems and processes used to develop and achieve optimal employee performance, organizational efficiency and effectiveness, and competitive advantage. Topics addressed include models of organizational competency, education, training and professional development activities, Total Quality Management (TQM) and competency based HRM.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course explores Human Resource Management theories and tools needed to implement an effective change process within the organization. Course topics will include the aspects of change, the resistance to change, team development, reorganization and downsizing, and the changing nature of the workplace. Students explore key theories that are applied through practice and analysis concerning workplace changes and the associated effects on employees and the organization.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course students explore the role and responsibilities of the Human Resource Manager developing and maintaining assessments. Students learn about the Performance Management System designed for improving organizational effectiveness. Special topics include setting performance standards, developing a plan for development, providing feedback, measuring and evaluating progress towards goals, managing performance gaps and using positive and progressive discipline. The aforementioned topics and more will assist students in learning how engaging employees in a thoughtful and thorough performance assessment process can enhance employee engagement, motivation, and retention rates.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course provides students with an analysis of the legal environment governing the employee and labor relations. Special topics include legislation such as Equal Employment Opportunity, ADA, FMLA, sexual harassment, Civil Rights Act and other labor laws and are discussed. Students have an opportunity to evaluate the impact of the current legislation on the management and efficiency of human resources in organizations.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on the role of the HRM regarding the impact of labor relations in global organizations. Specifically, students explore human resource management in organizations operating in a global working environment. Special topics include human resources and workplace optimization best practices in a global setting.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, students explore the crucial role of the HRM in implementing strategy and planning in an organization. By developing an HR Strategic Plan, students learn how to align the human resource management and policies with the organizational strategy.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Capstone Course is the final course in the MHRM degree program. The capstone is intended to demonstrate the student’s ability to integrate all facets of concepts learned in Human Resource Management and apply lessons learned to a real-world project.
CREDITS
3
Training and Development Concentration
9 Semester Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on the role of employee relations in maintaining positive employee – employer relations. Concepts in building a healthy and motivating workforce through employee engagement will be explored. The course will examine how individual, team, and company-wide policies and programs play an instrumental role in how an organization maintains effective relations with its workforce.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on the relationship and strategies for organizations that manage their workforce with a third party labor union representing their terms and conditions of employment. The course will examine concepts in grievance and arbitration, dispute resolution, concepts in building effective relations, and various factors that can inhibit working conditions. Finally, the course will examine the role of collective bargaining agreements within the context of human resources management.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course concentrates on the process and strategies for collective bargaining for organizations that manage their workforce with a third-party labor union representing their terms and conditions of employment. The collective bargaining process will be examined from the lens of proposals, reaching agreement, and the regulatory landscape. The course culminates in students developing critical skills in the way of developing proposals to address organizational needs.
CREDITS
3
Credit Hours
36
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 9 credits
Accreditation
WSCUC
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Tuition Information
TUW’s tuition is $500 per semester credit. A range of tuition assistance programs are available to prospective students to help reduce the out-of-pocket expenses associated with continued education, including scholarships and students loans.
Many employers offer tuition assistance programs, so make sure to check to find out if additional financial support is available to you. TUW tuition assistance counselors are available to determine your eligibility for financial aid and other tuition assistance programs.
Students must complete 12 courses, 11 standard courses and one three-credit capstone, taken last.
Students seeking to attend TUW must meet one of the following criteria to be considered for admission:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution; international bachelor’s degree students must see “international student admissions” in the catalog.
- Graduate transfer students must be in good academic standing (minimum GPA of 2.75).
- International students must have a paper-based TOEFL score of 500, or an iBT score of 61. TUW TOEFL code is 3157.
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA.
Students, who meet one of the above criteria, will be required to complete the following steps in order to be admitted and enrolled:
- Submit an application.
- Submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Transcripts must come directly from the issuing institutions. Students who completed college coursework outside the U.S. must have their transcripts translated and evaluated (see foreign credit for additional information).