Program Summary
The primary purpose of the MSHRM program is to train high-caliber OBHR professionals for the competitive and changing business arena. The program integrates the theories, concepts, and empirical evidence of the behavioral sciences with knowledge about the organizational functions and management. Courses range from micro-level topics such as individual behavior in organizations to macro-level topics such as advanced labor economics and organizational theory.

The MSHRM program offers a unique plan of study that combines more HR course work than a traditional MBA program and more business than the traditional Industrial/Labor Relations (ILR) degree. In fact, Krannert is one of the few top business schools in the world that takes this approach. In recent years, the advantages of an interdisciplinary approach have been increasingly recognized which is why many of the top “HR” companies in the US recruit here.

Unique Features
· Placement at graduation has averaged more than 95% in recent years, with opportunities in every region of the country--and internationally

· MSHRMs are recruited by leading manufacturing and service companies as well as top consulting firms. Agilent, Dell, Eli Lilly and Company, General Electric, General Mills, Honeywell, Ingersoll-Rand, Kimberly-Clark, Raytheon, TRW, and United Technologies are just a few examples of leading employers that come to campus.

· Related course work available from high-quality programs such as I/O Psychology, Organizational Communication, and Statistics

· Krannert tuition is among the lowest of Top 25 business schools

· Small program with a great student/faculty ratio

· Very active research faculty who publish annually, serve on editorial boards, and hold offices in national associations

Student Profile
· An expressed interest in working in the business arena as an OB and/or HR professional

· An excellent academic record and strong aptitude scores (GRE or GMAT)

· Historically, students’ previous degrees have been in psychology or business, but all backgrounds are welcome

· Work experience not required, but a plus

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Purpose of the Program

Compare: MSIA, MBA

Typical MSHRM Plan of Study:
The MSHRM program helps future managers evaluate and adapt to the need for human resource development in contemporary organizations. The plan of study incorporates three components:

· Human resource management and organizational behavior coursework (24 credits)

· General management coursework with an analytical core (25 credits)

· A wide range of electives (12 credits)

The 2 year, 61 credit program emphasizes learning through grounded theory, case method, team work, and consulting projects. It strengthens presentation and communication skills, including extensive collaboration with management students who have other areas of focus.

The faculty in MSHRM stay abreast of the rapidly changing human resource environment, and provide graduates in this area with the tools and skills required to be effective human resources professionals. The Krannert HR program develops a unique and powerful combination of skills that enables each graduate to effectively manage a wide range of human resource challenges, as well as to understand and communicate effectively with other management professionals.

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