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May 17, 2025
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Fall 2025 Graduate Catalog
Human Resource Management, MS
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School of Professional Development
Degree Awarded: Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Stony Brook’s graduate programs in Human Resource Management provide the advanced knowledge and specific competencies needed to align human resource functions with organizational goals. The curriculum integrates theory and practice, with courses taught by practitioner-scholars who are leaders in their respective fields. To better meet the needs of working professionals, our courses are scheduled in a fully online format. SPD also partners with businesses and organizations to offer graduate and executive training programs on-site. The Master of Science program fully aligns with the current educational standards established by the Society for Human Resource Management, the premier association for HR professionals.
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Admission Requirements
Application Website - Personal statement. In 500-750 words, please explain how this degree program will assist you in advancing your professional and/or personal goals.
- Professional resume.
- An official transcript indicating conferral of a bachelor’s degree (minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average). To ensure your application materials are complete and ready for processing, applicants should order their degree-bearing transcript* to be sent upon submission of the electronic application.
- Two letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be from teachers or professors with whom you have studied. Letters from professionals in fields of work related to the area of specialty you wish to pursue are also appropriate.
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
The Master of Science in Human Resource Management program consists of 10 three-credit courses as outlined below. Students are expected to take HRM 532 and HRM 533 as their first courses. The capstone course, HRM 595 , may be taken after the completion of 24 hours of coursework in the program. Core Courses
The following courses are required of all students: Electives
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