Management (MSM) – Human Resources

The next available term for this program is Fall 2025.

The Human Resources Track in the Professional Master of Science in Management curriculum is formally aligned with the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). It is designed for working professionals who aspire to become leaders in human resource management or general management. This 30-hour program provides an alternative to the MBA degree for students who desire specialized study in management and human resources and seek employment or career advancement in the areas of human resources, strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, staffing, compensation, and employee relations.

SHRM Certification

Students are eligible to apply for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam in their final year of study if they have a minimum of 500 hours of relevant experience. Students take a SHRM certification prep course during their final semester to prepare for taking the exam.

• 20-month program offered in downtown Orlando
• Limited class size, cohort program
• Classes meet Monday and Wednesday evenings
• Minimum two-year professional work experience requirement
• Personal interview required for admission
• Offered every other fall term

The innovative curriculum combines general management and strategic business classes with advanced coursework in management of human resources. It provides students with the latest business techniques and knowledge required to succeed in today's competitive marketplace. One main component of the program is a focus on developing practices and methods that align human resources activities with organizational strategies and provide students with the knowledge required to successfully anticipate, plan, and carry out changes.

Students with a wide variety of backgrounds, including those with degrees in business, education, hospitality, nursing, and psychology are encouraged to apply.

This program is a professional program with a market rate tuition and is considered a part-time program. The tuition is the same for Florida residents and nonresidents. Please visit www.business.ucf.edu/graduate-programs for more information.

Total Credit Hours Required: 30 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree

Degree Requirements

Restricted Core Courses

• Earn at least 15 credits from the following:
  • MAN6325 - Applied Research Tools (3)
  • MAN6305 - Human Resources Management (3)
  • MAN6915 - Applied Field Project (3 - 6)
  • MAN6245 - Organizational Behavior and Development (3)
  • GEB6895 - Business Intelligence (3)
  • QMB6010 - Mathematical Tools for Business Analytics (3)
  • MAN6311 - Advanced Topics in Human Resources Management (3)
  • MAN6311 - Advanced Topics in Human Resources Management (3)

Restricted Specialization Courses

• Complete at least 4 of the following:
  • MAN6385 - Strategic Human Resources Management (3)
  • MAN6285 - Change Management (3)
  • MAN6448 - Conflict Resolution and Negotiation (3)
  • MAN6066 - Ethical Leadership (3)
  • BUL6444 - Law and Ethics (3)
  • GEB6518 - Strategic Innovation (3)
  • MAN6395 - Leadership Development and Coaching (3)

Capstone Course

• Complete all of the following
  • Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
    • MAN6915 - Applied Field Project (3 - 6)
  • The Professional Master of Science in Management/Human Resources (PMSM/HR) capstone course, MAN 6915 - Applied Field Project, is required for all students. This capstone course applies concepts, theories and methods learned earlier in the program to organizational problems in business settings.

Grand Total Credits: 30

Application Requirements

Financial Information

Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.