Master of Science in Strategic Human Resource Management

Managing human capital is vital to the success of every organization, especially in today's competitive environment where constant changes in technology, global competition, and government regulation occur.

Saint Joseph's Strategic Human Resource Management M.S. is a 10-course, 30-credit online degree program that covers all aspects of management within the human resource division of organizations. This program supports professionals who aspire to differentiate themselves from their peers with a degree that will equip them with knowledge about how organizational success hinges on a strategic understanding of human resources.

Recognized by SHRM

Offered within the Ervin K. Haub School of Business, which holds dual AACSB International accreditation, the online HR master's program at Saint Joseph's is designed to transform you into a strategic partner within your profession. The Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) has recognized the program for having its curriculum aligned with graduate education guidelines.

100% Online Master's in Strategic Human Resource Management

The Strategic Human Resource Management M.S. is designed to meet the needs of both working professionals in the field looking to advance their careers. Courses in the master’s program are fully online, with small virtual class sizes making it easy to connect with your professors and classmates to develop your graduate network. For maximum flexibility, this program can be completed on a part-time basis.

History and Mission

Steeped in a tradition of academic rigor and social justice, Saint Joseph’s has been challenging students to lead engaged lives for more than 160 years. We believe in honoring our past while focusing on the future. Today we prepare students to lead successful lives of meaning and impact in a complex, fast-changing world.

Future-Focused and Flexible

At Saint Joseph’s University, graduate coursework is simultaneously steeped in rigorous academic tradition and aligned with industry trends. Programs offer flexibility for working professionals with online, on-campus and hybrid options.

Range of Degree Offerings

The University’s three schools – College of Arts and Sciences, Erivan K. Haub School of Business, and School of Health Studies and Education – offer a range of certificate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. Certificate programs in several subject areas allow students to earn industry-relevant credentials with the option of stacking them into a master’s degree, including an innovative MBA from the AACSB-accredited business school. Academic programs span across various disciplines within liberal arts, business, education, and health studies.

Respected Faculty Experts

Students learn under the guidance of faculty members who are not just subject matter experts, but also industry leaders, researchers, and advocates. All tenure-track faculty who teach in graduate programs hold terminal degrees. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention and mentorship, with opportunities for students to build professional networks with their peers.

Business Networking Opportunities

Saint Joseph’s has built strong institutional and faculty relationships with other leading businesses across industries and organizations. These partnerships are the foundation for experiential learning opportunities that complement the classroom experience and provide additional opportunities to build professional networks.

Online Learning Courses

The online programs at Saint Joseph’s are ranked among the best in the nation. Many graduate degree programs are offered fully online as well as hybrid on-campus/online. Students can connect from virtually anywhere and access course materials, upload assignments, participate in group discussion boards and receive personalized instruction from faculty.