Are you interested in enhancing your management skills in the areas of recruiting and training, team-building, employee relations, and organizational development? If so, then Walden University's Master of Science in Leadership program with a specialization in Human Resources Leadership could provide you with the education you need to improve or advance in your career. Read on for more information about this online master's degree program.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What Kind of Program Is It?

    Once enrolled in Walden University's M.S. in Leadership program with a specialization in Human Resources Leadership, you will have the opportunity to study management styles, leadership strategies, and human resource management techniques. Specialization courses cover employment law, recruiting methods, performance assessments and evaluations, employee relations, global management, and evaluation of organizational goals. Topics addressed in the core curriculum include team management, decision-making processes, organizational sustainability, and communication tools. The practical application of methods learned throughout the program is achieved through a community service project you will research and plan in the capstone course.

    What Are the Prerequisites?

    Some experience in a human resource department is helpful before enrolling in Walden University's M.S. in Leadership program with a specialization in Human Resources Leadership. Applicants to Walden University's master's programs must have a bachelor's degree and may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

    What Are the Program Requirements?

    Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change, and you should contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program. To earn the M.S. in Leadership with a specialization in Human Resources Leadership from Walden University, you must complete 35 semester credits. The program consists of 21 credits in core courses, 11 credits in specialization courses, and a three-credit capstone.

    Required Courses

    • The Character of Leadership
    • Building Organizational Culture: Leaders as Architects
    • Leading Vibrant and Diverse Teams
    • Leadership in a Global Landscape
    • Framing and Analyzing Problems: Research Strategies for Leaders
    • Developing and Communicating Solutions: Tools and Strategies for Leaders
    • Taking the Long View: Systems Thinking and Tools for Sustainability
    • Leading Strategic Initiatives for Growth and New Value
    • Introduction to Human Resource Management
    • Strategic Human Resource Management
    • Capstone in Leadership: The Social Impact Vision and Project

    What Could I Do After I Graduate?

    Career Opportunities

    Upon completion of Walden University's M.S. in Leadership program with a specialization in Human Resources Leadership, you could seek management positions in the human resource department of nearly any type of industry. You could be responsible for employee selection, recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, job analysis, or placement. Positions you could pursue include:

    • Human resource manager
    • Employment services manager
    • Benefits specialist
    • Training and development manager

    Advanced Degrees

    After you graduate from the M.S. in Leadership program with a specialization in Human Resources Leadership, you might choose to continue your education by pursuing a doctorate. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Doctoral degrees you could pursue include:

    • Ph.D. in Management
    • Ph.D. in Human Resource Management
    • Doctor of Business Administration