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Program Format
The Executive Master of Science in Human Resource Management (EMS HRM) is designed to prepare you for leadership roles in HR. You will begin with a focus on the fundamentals of HR, including talent acquisition, labor relations, employment law, and learning and development. You expand quickly to people analytics, negotiation, and compensation, as well as international aspects of Human Resource Management.
Students entering in the Fall 2023 semester will be able to complete the program in three semesters:
- 16 months; (8-week break during summer)
- Evening classes on Mondays and Wednesdays; 6:00-8:45 pm
The program is delivered in a cohort format, which means you progress through the program with the same group of classmates. The cohort becomes the core of your professional network, affording many opportunities for career advancement and support. Students often develop lifelong personal and professional bonds with their classmates.
Benefits of the Executive MS in Human Resource Management
Earning an advanced degree in Human Resource Management allows you to:
- Align your skill set with HR competencies required of today’s HR leaders
- Acquire advanced proficiency in people analytics and talent management
- Solidify your capabilities relating to fundamentals such as employee benefits and labor relations
- Expand your network of fellow HR leaders in the highly dynamic market of New York City
Sample Program Plan for Students Entering in the Fall 2023 Semester*
| Program Year 1 | |
| Semester 1 | Human Resources |
| Managing People and Organizations | |
| Labor Relations: Perspectives from Management and Labor | |
| Learning, Development, & Coaching | |
| Semester 2 | Managerial Statistics |
| Employment Law: A Managerial Perspective | |
| Perspectives on Global Business | |
| Program Year 2 | |
| Semester 3 | Management of Compensation |
| Negotiation Strategy | |
| Communication Skills for Executives | |
| HR Metrics and People Analytics | |
| Collective Bargaining | |
| Managing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace | |
| Total Credits: 30 | |
| *Note: The selection of elective courses is subject to revision as business conditions change and new challenges arise. | |
Contact Us
Email: ExecZicklin@baruch.cuny.edu
Phone: (646) 312-3100