Human Resource Management & Development (M.S.H.R.M.D.)
Program Description:
As the baby boomers move toward retirement, hiring, retaining, managing and developing key personnel are becoming increasingly important as organizations try to stay competitive in today’s global marketplace. Balancing the skills and expectations of experienced workers and those of the upcoming generations requires special expertise.
NLU’s graduate degree in Human Resource Management and Development is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of the field—with a focus on applied theory. Use what you learn in the classroom on the job—and see how today’s human resource practitioners are using best practices in the workplace.
How You Will Learn:
The NLU Human Resource Management and Development graduate program is taught using a cohort model, which means you will go through the program with the same group of 12-20 students. NLU graduates like the cohort model because of the support and friendships provided by their fellow students throughout the program.
What You Will Learn:
- How to develop and use HR planning and training techniques.
- How to enhance your management and leadership abilities.
- How to use critical analytical and problem-solving skills.
- How to use performance analysis and productivity measurement.
- How legal issues impact employee, management and labor relations.
Where You Can Take the Program:
At NLU campuses in Chicago, Lisle, Skokie (North Shore) and Wheeling. On partnering military bases,and off campus in selected locations.
