Webster University Human Resources Degree Programs

Human Resources Degree Program at Webster University

The Master of Arts (MA) in Human Resources Management at Webster University, offered by the George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technology, is designed to prepare professionals to effectively address the complexities and challenges of managing today’s workforce. The program provides comprehensive coverage of major human resource functions, focusing on both strategic decisions and operational execution. Courses incorporate both practical and theoretical considerations relevant to developing HR professionals for roles in diverse settings including business, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations, operating both nationally and globally.

The MA in human resources management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

This program is available fully online, at the St. Louis main campus, and at select U.S. campuses (refer to the catalog’s Campus Locations and Offerings section for specifics).

Program Curriculum

The program requires 36 credit hours. This includes the following required courses:

• HRMG 5000 Managing Human Resources (Requisite Course) (3 hours)
• MNGT 5590 Organizational Behavior (3 hours)
• BUSN 5200 Basic Finance for Managers (3 hours)
• HRDV 5610 Training and Development (3 hours)
• HRMG 5700 Employment Law (3 hours)
• HRMG 5800 Staffing (3 hours)
• HRMG 5920 Compensation (3 hours)
• HRMG 5930 Labor-Management Relations (3 hours)
• HRMG 6000 Integrated Studies in Human Resources Management (3 hours)

Students also choose elective courses from this major or other George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology majors. Specific rules apply if the requisite course is waived or when pursuing dual majors.

Dual Degree Option: MBA/MA in Human Resources Management

A dual degree is available, requiring 51 to 54 credit hours. This option combines the required MBA courses (typically 33 hours) with the required HRMG coursework, with some potential waivers (e.g., BUSN 5000, MNGT 5590). Upon completion of all requirements, two separate diplomas are issued simultaneously.

Admission

Applicants should consult the general Admission section of the catalog for overall requirements. Interested students must submit their application online via www.webster.edu/apply. Transcripts should be sent electronically to transcripts@webster.edu or mailed to the Office of Admission, Webster University, 470 E. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119.

Additional program-specific requirements include having a regionally accredited undergraduate degree from a business school with a business-related accreditation (e.g., AACSB, ACBSP, IACBE). Applicants not meeting this must either successfully complete BUSN 5000 (which counts as an elective if required) or complete a set of specified undergraduate courses.

Students are advanced to candidacy status after completing all admission requirements and successfully completing 12 graduate credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Webster University Human Resources Degree Program Highlights

• Prepares human resource professionals to address the complexities and challenges of managing today’s workforce.
• Provides comprehensive coverage of major human resource functions, addressing strategic decisions and operational execution.
• Courses involve both practical and theoretical considerations.
• Relevant for various settings including business, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations, both nationally and globally.
• Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
• Available fully online, at the St. Louis main campus, and at select U.S. campuses.
• Offers a dual degree option with the MBA program.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Webster University on the NCES website.