Human Resources Degree Programs in Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi Human Resources Degree Programs

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Offered on the Hattiesburg campus and 100% online asynchronously.
Total program requires 120 credit hours.
Curriculum is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Accepts specific transfer credit hours for Army personnel with certain MOS codes.
Offers study abroad opportunities led by Southern Miss Business faculty.
Program has a long history and network of HR professionals in leadership roles.

Master of Science in Human Resource Management program.
Offered entirely online for flexibility.
Consists of 12 courses, each 11 weeks long.
Develops advanced HR management skills to impact the workplace and drive organizational success.
Includes coursework specifically designed for SHRM Certification Exam Preparation (HRM 590).
Offers two concentrations: Human Resource and Organizational Development, and Human Resource Generalist.
Institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

Offered as a concentration within the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program.
Requires a total of 42 credit hours for degree completion.
Focuses on key areas including Employee Relations and Compensation & Benefits.
Includes specialized courses such as MSL 661, MSL 662, and MSL 663.
Students select 6 hours from a choice of three Human Resources courses.