<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>As a student in National University's MS in Organizational Leadership program with a specialization in Human Resources Management, you have the chance to study organizational leadership theories as well as various aspects of human resources management. Core courses allow you to learn about leadership theories, organizational behavior, data analysis, and ethical decision-making. Topics addressed in the specialization courses include HR laws and policies, staffing models, employment trends, current human resources issues in the global workforce, and the relationships between an organization, human resource capital, and leadership. You must complete a capstone course before graduating. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have strong communication and leadership skills if you are interested in applying to NCU's MS in Organizational Leadership program with a specialization in Human Resources Management. You could also have some human resources knowledge or business experience. All applicants to National University's graduate programs should have already earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; some programs have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To graduate from this program, you must complete 30 credit hours. Eighteen credits will be from required foundational courses, 9 credits will be from specialization courses of your choice, and three credits will be from a research project. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Foundational Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MSOL 5000</td><td> Leadership Development and Practice</td></tr> <tr><td>MSOL 5102</td><td>Ethics and Decision Making</td></tr> <tr><td>MSOL 5103</td><td>People, Processes, and Organizational Health</td></tr> <tr><td>MSOL 5104</td><td>Leadership: Change, Crises, and Communication</td></tr> <tr><td>MSOL 5105</td><td>Leadership and Organization Strategy</td></tr> <tr><td>MSOL 5106</td><td>Understanding Data</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MSOL 5901</td><td> Recruitment and Human Resources Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>MSOL 5902</td><td>Supervisory Concepts and Practices</td></tr> <tr><td>MSOL 5903</td><td>Legal Issues in Human Resources Management</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Capstone Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td> MSOL 5110</td><td> Capstone Professional Project</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program with a specialization in Human Resources Management could prepare you to seek additional responsibilities in your current HR role or to seek new management level positions. Some of the possible jobs that you may consider include: </p> <ul><li>Director of human resources </li><li>Human resources consultant </li><li>Human resources manager </li><li>Staffing manager </li><li>Labor relations director</li></ul>