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Colleen Savarese, Graduate Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources and Employment Relations

Become the Strategic Asset Your Organization Needs

Strategic HR management is essential to the success of any organization. Earn a highly respected degree or certificate part-time and online through Penn State World Campus and help your organization prioritize its workforce.

As an online learner, you can gain advanced knowledge and a practical toolkit to address the complex personal, legal, and organizational issues in today’s workplace.

Find the Program That’s Right for You

Penn State’s nationally recognized School of Labor and Employment Relations offers eight (8) graduate and undergraduate programs online through Penn State World Campus. Learn how you can bridge the gap between employee performance and your organization’s business objectives.

Designed to Fit Your Life and Career Goals

  • complete weekly assignments at your preferred pace
  • create a personalized path to completion
  • develop relevant skills and expertise that align with SHRM’s highest standards
  • customize your education around your unique career goals
  • enjoy enhanced engagement opportunities — always optional, never required

Graduate Programs

Human Resources and Employment Relations (Master of Professional Studies)
Apply by July 1 to start August 26
Learn to factor human resources in the strategic plans of organizations. This online master's degree aligns with SHRM's highest standards, so you can feel confident that you will gain the relevant skills and knowledge to advance your career in HR, labor management, and employee relations.
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International Human Resources and Employment Relations (Graduate Certificate)
Apply now to start May 13
Explore how differences in culture, policies, practices, and perspectives apply to human resources and employment relations within multinational organizations. The skills learned in this program can make you a valuable asset to companies competing in the increasingly global business landscape.
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Undergraduate Programs

Labor and Human Resources (Associate in Science)
Apply by June 30 to start August 26
Develop a practical skill set that is applicable to virtually any industry. This associate degree can build your knowledge of human resources, economics, law, sociology, and employment relations to help you excel in your current role or transition to a new career.
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Labor and Human Resources (Bachelor of Arts)
Apply by June 30 to start August 26
Build a solid foundation in human resources, labor, and employment relations while focusing on humanities and social sciences. This online degree program is designed for students who want to pursue careers in organizational culture, workforce diversity, labor relations, and other HR areas.
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Labor and Human Resources (Bachelor of Science)
Apply by June 30 to start August 26
This 100% online HR bachelor's degree program is SHRM–aligned, making it an ideal choice for those preparing for professional certification. Gain the quantitative and analytical skills to work in staffing, recruitment, compensation, benefits, and other human resource management roles.
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Labor and Human Resources (Undergraduate Certificate)
Apply by May 5 to start May 13
Build a foundation in human resources — with a particular emphasis on course work that examines labor policies, legal issues, and employment law — in this online certificate program in labor and human resources.
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Organizational Leadership (Bachelor of Arts)
Apply by June 30 to start August 26
Learn to confront the complex social, cultural, and organizational issues that you will face as a leader or manager. This online bachelor's degree program in organizational leadership features a flexible curriculum so students with prior learning can potentially complete their degrees more efficiently.
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Organizational Leadership (Bachelor of Science)
Apply by June 30 to start August 26
Hone your leadership skills online with a degree in organizational leadership. Explore the behaviors of successful leaders and develop acumen in critical thinking, team dynamics, problem-solving, communication, and conflict resolution.
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The HR master's program at Penn State is fantastic. Since graduation, I have been able to leverage my learning and degree into a vice president role with my current company and am confident this will continue to help me grow my career in the future.
— Alex C., HRER graduate

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