You believe the "human" in human resources is the most important part of your organization.
Beginning in summer 2008, Penn State will offer a master's degree program that is designed to refine and maximize your talents for working with the most important business resource — people.
A Degree That Fits Your Career
The online master of professional studies in human resources and employment relations (HRER) can improve your expertise in areas like employee recruitment and retention, labor law, employee benefit plan administration, and labor relations.
The courses in this master's degree program highlight the changing nature of HRER, including the impact of the globalization of private and public organizations and the growing importance of diversity in the workforce.
Advancement and Professional Development
Upgrading your knowledge and abilities is key to advancement, and a master's degree is becoming increasingly important for many jobs in the field because of the growing complexities of working with people in the workplace.
This degree balances theory with the practical knowledge and can help you prepare to take the next step in your career. You can focus your studies in the area of human resource management and employment relations most relevant to your professional goals; 3 options are currently available:
- benefits and compensation
- labor and collective bargaining
- employment and labor law
Students planning to complete the program in fall 2010 or later have 1 additional option:
- staffing, training, and development
Flexible, Convenient Education
Penn State's online master's degree in HRER offers you the convenience and flexibility of studying around your busy personal and professional schedules.
A Recognized Leader
The online Master of Professional Studies in HRER is developed by the department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations in the College of the Liberal Arts.
Penn State is recognized by employers around the world as a leader in higher learning and a pioneer in distance education. Your HRER courses will be taught by the same faculty members who teach on campus, and your transcripts and diploma will show that you earned your degree from Penn State.
Find Out More
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