MA/MS in Human Resources Management and Services

This graduate program prepares working adults for human resources roles across many kinds of organizations. Students examine HR theory and practice together with organizational behavior, how organizations change and grow, and research methods. The curriculum follows competencies defined by professional bodies such as SHRM and ATD. Delivery is entirely online and mostly asynchronous. Courses run in eight-week sessions, so students concentrate on a single class at a time while carrying two per semester. Finishing takes about eighteen months at that pace, or as little as twelve months when three courses are taken each semester. Students also gain workplace experience, and a bachelor's-to-master's pathway is available for McDaniel undergraduates who want to continue. The program suits professionals who need to balance study with a career and personal commitments.