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MS in Human Resource Management
Help shape the future of the healthcare workplace with Capella’s MS in Human Resource Management, Health Care. Our program can help you develop the distinct skill set you need to manage and lead HR functions in a legal and regulatory environment. The career-focused curriculum includes essential topics in managing the healthcare employee experience in a high-performance culture, including workforce planning, talent development and employee wellness.
At a glance
- Online
- FlexPath available
- SHRM alignment
- 7 Core courses
- 3 Specialization courses
- Capstone
- 45 Total credits (12 max transfer)
With FlexPath, you can earn your MS in Human Resource Management in 12 months and under $12,000.
Based on fastest 25% of students. Your program length and cost will vary by your degree program, transfer credits, the per-session cost, and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies, and other fees apply.
MS in Human Resource Management Health Care course requirements
This MS in Human Resource Management Health Care degree requires a total of 23 program points in FlexPath or 45 quarter credits in GuidedPath:
- 7 core courses
- 3 specialization courses
- 1 capstone course
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HRM5401
The Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Environment of Health Care
4 quarter credits
Students in this course study the legal, ethical, and regulatory environment of health care and the impact on human resource management. Students examine health care delivery systems, revenue sources, laws, regulations, ethics, and compliance requirements, including ways to support and mitigate risk in the complex health care environment. Prerequisite(s): HRM5002, HRM5065.
4 quarter credits
HRM5402
Planning, Sourcing, and Developing Talent in Healthcare Organizations
4 quarter credits
Students examine talent acquisition, employee development, and workforce planning in healthcare organizations. Students analyze, develop, and apply models and approaches for the unique needs of healthcare talent management. Prerequisite(s): HRM5401 or MHA5014.
4 quarter credits
HRM5403
Transforming the Employee Experience in Health Care
4 quarter credits
Students analyze human resource (HR) practices to retain and engage the health care workforce. Students investigate HR's role in organizational transformation and supporting positive patient outcomes by creating a culture of quality, high performing, and engaged employees. Students also strengthen their understanding on how HR supports employee health and wellness. Prerequisite(s): HRM5002, HRM5090, HRM5401.
4 quarter credits
HRM5070
Workplace Learning Strategies for the HR Professional
4 quarter credits
Students gain an understanding of the role of the HR professional in applying theories and models of learning, learning styles, and ways to design and manage the learning process and programs to develop talent. Students apply a strategic approach to workplace learning to align with an organization's strategy that will meet the needs of individual contributors, managers, and senior leaders in the organization. Prerequisite(s): HRM5002.
4 quarter credits
HRM5080
Evidence-Based Decision Making for HR Professionals
4 quarter credits
In this course, students apply evidence-based models of decision making to advocate and support HR strategies and practices. Students use qualitative and quantitative data in HR decision making to influence organizational stakeholders and incorporate storytelling to provide compelling advocacy for HR programs, practices, and projects. Prerequisite(s): HRM5002.
4 quarter credits
What you’ll learn in a MS in Human Resource Management Health Care
The Health Care specialization provides learners with the knowledge and skills to lead and manage strategic human resources management (HRM) functions in a healthcare organization’s legal and regulatory environment. Learners develop competencies in how to help manage the healthcare employee experience which include workforce planning, talent utilization and development, a high-performance culture, and employee wellness.
On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
- Apply a strategic perspective to Human Resource Management that guides and influences organizational outcomes and employee effectiveness in a healthcare setting.
- Develop skills as a human resource professional to address the legal, ethical, and regulatory environment for healthcare.
- Design an organization to ensure positive patient and healthcare employee outcomes.
What it's like to take courses in a MS in Human Resource Management Health Care degree
You may have questions about how a MS in Human Resource Management Healthcare degree fits in your life. Explore the course room to see what you can expect. You'll experience the flexibility of online learning and get a feel for what it's like to be a Capella student.
Program eligible for Workplace Integrated Learning
Use your experience: bring your real-world projects into the courseroom to complete assignments and apply what you’ve learned in your field.
How much does the MS in HRM cost?
The total cost of your degree will depend on your learning format, academic performance and other factors. See FlexPath and GuidedPath cost information below.
A self-paced learning format that helps put you in control. Take courses at your own speed and move on to the next course whenever you’re ready.
- Enroll in one or two core courses at a time and complete as many as you can in 12 weeks
- 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
- Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
- Pay a flat tuition fee per 12-week billing session
- $2,755 per 12-week billing session
- $175 resource kit
- 23 total program points
- 6 max transfer points
$11,020*
ACCELERATED PACE 12 months
$16,530*
TYPICAL PACE 17 months
$27,550*
SLOWER PACE 26 months
- Based on the quarter system; 1–3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or quarter
- $770 per credit
- $175 resource kit
- 45 total quarter credits
- 12 max transfer credits
$34,650*
NO TRANSFER CREDITS 27 months
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What are the MS in HRM admission requirements?
Admission requirements
Applicants to the HRM in Health Care program must provide the following information for admission:
- Admission application – no application fee required
- A bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or from an internationally recognized institution
- Your official transcripts, with a minimum grade point average of 2.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.
What support does Capella offer online students?
Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of a master’s student. We’ve structured the experience in manageable pieces to help you earn your degree with support from faculty, staff and online resources.
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What can you do with an MS in HRM Health Care degree?
Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion, or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with our Master of Science in Human Resource Management.
Job titles to explore*
- Employment specialist
- Human resources analyst
- Human resources generalist
- Human resources specialist
- Recruiter
- Talent acquisition specialist
- Vice president of human resources
Employment settings to explore*
- Colleges, universities and professional schools
- General medical and surgical hospitals
- Insurance agencies and brokerages
- Miscellaneous ambulatory health care services
- Offices of physicians
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.