DEGREE
Master of Science
CAREER IDEAS
Compensation Administrator, Human Resources, Human Resources Management Advisor
Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Organizational Effectiveness
Manhattanville College’s Master of Human Resource Management and Organizational Effectiveness program trains students to become successful HR professionals. Employees are said to be an organization’s greatest asset and competitive advantage. It’s critical to attract, train, develop, and retain the best people.
In today’s global and complex markets, human resource professionals are taking a more strategic role than ever. Graduates of Manhattanville’s master’s program know how to communicate effectively, manage ethically, and bring strategic vision to a diverse workforce. They serve as the key link between an organization’s management and its employees.
With courses offered in the evenings and on weekends, you can earn your master’s degree while still continuing to grow in your career.
Human Resource Management
By studying Human Resource Management, students prepare to become an HR business partner who manages a broad range of HR activities in an organizational setting. As part of this program, you’ll delve deep into total rewards, employee and labor relations, HR legal and regulatory environments, HR technologies, and more. Classes in HR management include Employee and Labor Relations and HR Technologies.
Organizational Effectiveness
By studying Organizational Effectiveness, students prepare to take on more focused consultative Human Resources roles in a corporation. You’ll gain an in-depth background in organizational learning and executive coaching, organizational assessment, analysis and change, human capital analytics, and analytical tools for decision making. Organizational Effectiveness classes include Human Capital Analytics and Analytical and Financial Tools For Decision Making.
Program Outcomes
Our Master of Science in HR Management and Organizational Effectiveness program is taught by the area’s leading practitioner faculty and industry partners. Graduates in this program have found careers in human resources as HR management advisors and as compensation administrators. View our testimonials to learn more about what makes our graduates so successful.
Named One of the Best HR Degree Programs
Manhattanville’s M.S. in Human Resource Development was named by College Choice as one of the best HR degree programs in the country in 2016. We were ranked based on criteria such as academic reputation, student retention, networking, internship opportunities, and more. Our location in the greater New York City area helps attract industry-leading faculty and makes it easier for students to find internships and career opportunities in Westchester and New York City.
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Required Courses Credits 3 This course will extrapolate and present topical developments in the diversity and inclusion space from a businesss and global perspective. The evolution of D & I now requires that leaders and organizations understand the CBA/ROI of this dynamic discipline. The strategic aspect of the course will look at D & I as a business driver by discussing strategic differentiation and tactical planning which leads to organizational engagement and transformation. Examples will be presented and highlighted in this regard by analyzing expanded market segmentation, stock performance indicators, increase board composition and the alignment of D & I in performance goals for managers and other leaders in an organization. Furthermore the course will provide a immersion into the dissection, analysis and discussion of how metrics and analytics has impacted business strategy for a globally diverse workforce. Students will be exposed to cutting edge nuances such as updates and developments in cultural competence, exposure to the concept of diversity maturity and an introduction to the dynamic concept of microinequities. Moreover we will explore the absolute best practices in diversity and inclusion and also illustrate what happens when diversity insensitivity permeates a organization. Through the use of lectures, interactive discussions and dialogues, group exercises, multimedia, case studies, business simulations, and mapping, the students will explore a myriad of dimensions of diversity. Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to integrate their understanding of cultural diversity and its respective dimensions to other core workplace challenges and will have mastered the basic fundamentals of, and perspectives on, business strategies for a globally diverse workforce. Credits 3 This course has been designed to equip the students with the skills and techniques necessary to identify key factors to consider and potential approaches to managing talent covering the full employee life cycle - from talent acquisition to exit. In this course, students will gain an in-depth understanding of the full-range of talent management practices and trends and their relationship to business models and business cycle changes. Through case studies and team projects, student will create a talent strategy that supports a given business strategy and design the respective talent initiatives needed to execute that strategy. Through guest speakers and their own research, students will gain an appreciation for typical challenges and potential solutions for talent identification and development. Students will gain familiarity with important talent concepts and practices covering the full employee life-cycle - from talent acquisition to exit. Topics include developing a talent strategy, talent planning (including activity-based costing), talent acquisition (including employees, contractors, and outsourcing solutions), on-boarding, hi-potential talent identification, succession planning, performance management, competency modeling, talent inventories, talent development activities, and right-sizing. Credits 3 Communication is crucial to the success of all leaders, but as you climb within an organization the ability to write and speak effectively is magnified. One needs to be able to talk, write and present effectively to a diverse group of stakeholders, such as customers, supervisors, subordinates, peers, buyers, etc. And while business leaders have marketing strategies, expansion strategies, finance strategies, even exit strategies, successful leaders also have communication strategies. This course explores how individuals can develop and execute effective communication strategies for a variety of business settings. The course emphasizes the essentials of developing personal communication skills, inclusive of persuasive verbal and written communication, influence mapping, and communicating for buy-in. Students study audience analysis, communicator credibility, message construction and delivery, and are given the opportunity to learn best practices in presentation skills, particularly important for those wishing to pursue entrepreneurial interests. Globalization confronts almost every aspect of business from recruiting and managing a diverse staff to providing products and services, which cross language, time, and cultural barriers. This course delves into the two areas impacting a leader's success in the global arena: technology and culture. Through a blend of class discussions, seminars, observations, practice, feedback and reflection, students will study frameworks for effective communication in a global environment and then apply these lessons in team and individual projects. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have learned how to; understand the purpose of effective communication and how it can facilitate or hinder individual and organizational performance, appreciate the importance and the management of challenges in communicating to internal and external stakeholders, deliver effective oral and written business presentations, incorporate technology to facilitate more effective communications. Credits 3 This course is designed for students to understand and apply key theories and best practices in leadership. Students will gain familiarity with important leadership concepts and hear, first-hand, the lessons-learned from leaders in business, government, military, and non-profit organizations. This is a highly interactive course that will engage students in identifying and applying what they've learned towards leading teams/organizations through challenging business scenarios. Topics include leadership concepts such as: situational leadership, transformational leadership, "Level 5" leadership/emotional intelligence, and "neuroleadership", cross-cultural models and theories, leadership competencies and assessment tools, actions and behaviors that model best practices in ethical leadership, and leadership development approaches. Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to integrate their understanding of leadership fundamentals in their own development as leaders as well as in the development of others through leadership development programs, mentoring, and coaching. Credits 3 This class provides a comprehensive overview of project management. Students learn how to effectively plan, manage, and control projects that encompass both individual and group efforts in business settings. Basic concepts and tools of project management, such as the work breakdown structure, scheduling, creating milestones, Gantt charts, managing cost, and stakeholder considerations are introduced. The course will include a series of discussion on each of the core knowledge areas and process groups associated with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Students will also learn more about the social side of project management, including team building, managing virtual teams and developing and implementing effective project communications. In addition, this class draws upon concepts, models, tools and technologies associated with formal project management methodology, including MS Project and the emergence of social networking and learning tools. Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to integrate the technical and soft skill sides of project management to prioritize goals, write a project charter, create a work breakdown structure, establish reliable project budgets and schedules, implement project tracking techniques, manage teams, and create effective strategies to control the project budget, schedule, and quality. Credits 3 This course is the culmination of the M.S. in Human Resource Management and Organizational Effectiveness. The purpose of the Final Integrative Project is to provide the student with experience in conducting an applied research project. This project provides students with an opportunity to use academe and professional knowledge and skills in addressing an actual HR issue affecting the business. The student chooses a topic of importance to them, either one inherent to the organization in which they currently work or have worked, or one that is of interest as the student moves forward in his/her career. Upon approval of the proposed topic, the student works with a qualified faculty member to research and write the thesis. The finished thesis must demonstrate the student's ability to conduct comprehensive research and articulate original ideas and thought processes that make a contribution to the body of knowledge in the field. In addition to the final paper, the student orally presents the findings to an evaluation committee. All final papers must be of an academic and research standard that is consistent with the requirements of current journals and publications. The student's thesis topic must be approved in advance by the Program Director. Credits 3 This course is designed to introduce students to the complex legal and regulatory environment confronted by Human Resources professionals who manage the employer-employee relationship. The course will offer the student a detailed examination of the numerous laws and regulations governing the empoyer-employee relationship, inclding Equal Employment Opportunity laws (such as Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act); the Family and Medical Leave Act; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; the Fair Labor Standards Act; Title IX; the National Labor Relations Act; OSHA; whistleblower provisions in laws such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Dodd-Frank; and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act. While the focus of the course will be on the substantive aspects of workplace laws and regulations, students will also be introduced to the procedural and remedial aspects of these laws, to provide students with a more complete understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in which a Human Resources professional is required to operate. It is expected that the course will be interactive, using hypothetical examples to illustrate the application of these laws in the workplace, and in appropriate examples, how these laws interact and/or overlap. Through the use of presentations, hypothetical examples, interactive discussions and dialogues, assigned readings, and student projects, the students will learn to effectively identify, handle and respond to sensitive workplace legal issues. Upon successful completion of this course, students will appreciate the legal and regulatory complexities involved in managing a workforce, from the hiring process through termination of employment. Credits 3 Employee and Labor Relations is the functional area of Human Resources Management. Every Human Resources professional is required to have a working knowledge of the historical and legal perspective of work, employee relations and worker movements as well as state and federal laws and regulations that are applicable to employee and labor relations. These laws form the basis of company policy but often are only the starting point. Human Resources professionals are required to know, be able to design and draft, and implement organizational policies that apply to today's workforce. In order to compete for top talent, the goal of all Human Resources professionals must be to be able to attract, develop, deploy and retain its greatest asset: its people. This course builds upon the material covered in the Navigating the HR Legal and Regulatory Environment course and focuses on the intricate balance of establishing and upholding the minimum standards governed by applicable laws, developing and enforcing policies that may set stricter standards than the laws dictate, and the role of the HR manager as the cultivator of culture in order to develop and retain top performing employees. Upon successful completion of this course students will be expected to have gained: an overview of all relevant work, class and equality theories, applicable laws, governmental authorities, and constituencies that govern the modern day workplace; knowledge of employee and labor relations concepts (organizational behavior, fair treatment, discipline, union security, management rights, collective bargaining, etc.) related to designing and implementing effective organizational labor and employment practices; oral and written communication skills for developing, implementing, and administering employee and labor relations programs and policies that govern the modern day workplace; research and investigative skills, critical and analytical thinking, and problem solving skills to manage employee performance, employee conflicts and disputes, and overall employee relations; and an appreciation of current issues and best practices in the area of employee retention. Credits 3 This course offers a practical overview of the components, definitions and strategy of the total rewards model and each element important to Human Resource Professionals. Through a combination of lectures, class discussions, role-playing, and scenario analysis the course will focus on the concepts and practices of total compensation management with an emphasis on current theories of motivation and employee engagement. It will provide students with an understanding of compensation, benefits, performance and recognition, career development and work/life initiatives. Consideration will also be given to such topics as job evaluation techniques, the determination of competitive compensation levels, performance appraisals and incentives, wage and salary policy, and compensation and benefit trends. Approaches to the effective integration and communication of the total reward programs will be examined. Substantial coverage of the role of employee engagement in performance management will enable the student to appreciate its importance. Current trends in compensation and benefits will be discussed and evaluated. Upon successful completion of this course students will have gained an in-depth look at rewarding employees by designing and delivering effective rewards systems within organizations. Credits 3 This course is designed for students to learn the possible technolgies and generate discussion about how these technologies can help HR professionals work more efficiently and effectively. Students will be encouraged to develop a comfort level with technology and consider how they may incorporate technology in their future roles as HR professionals. Topics will include: various HR systems and delivery options, demonstrate the uses and advantages of HR technologies, provide an overall view of how to select and implement an HR technology solution. The increase in HR systems including HRIS, HRMS, ATS and Compensation and Benefits continues to change and the ability to select a system for upgrading or replacing an existing system will be covered including a cost benefit analysis. Future HR trends of Cloud computing and collaborative work groups, as well as the use and management of Social Media tools will be discussed. Current vendor systems and outsourcing providers will be reviewed to gain an overview of the products and services available. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have learned how to: identify HR trends that encourage adoption of theses new technologies; explain how the HR department can use technology to improve information monitoring, dissemination and collaboration; and describe applications of technology in recruiting. Credits 3 This course has been designed to equip the students with the skills and techniques necessary for an active role in a learning and development to create a positive impact on performance through training and coaching. The Organizational Learning and Executive Coaching course provides an in-depth background in development management and transfer of knowledge for individuals and teams. Successful learning and coaching requires a thorough understanding of the theory and practices of adult learning theory, knowledge management and knowledge transfer, various learning delivery methods (classroom, on-line learning communities, action learning), group process facilitation, executive coaching, and learning evaluation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to synthesize and integrate their understanding of the factors contributing to and detracting from organizational learning and will have mastered the fundamentals of a comprehensive approach to learning within an organizational setting. Credits 3 This course has been designed to equip the students with the skills and techniques necessary to use human capital analytics to make decisions that affect productivity, morale and profitability. The Human Capital Analytics course provides an in-depth background of the full range of human capital analytics practices and trends and their relationship to business models and business cycle changes. Human Capital Analytics requires a thorough understanding of the full-range of human resoucre analytics activities and underlying concepts and an ability to apply this knowledge to creating human capital solutions that address business challenges. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to synthesize and integrate their understanding of the full-range of human resource analytic methods to collect, measure and analyze data to assist with analytically driven human resource decisions. Credits 3 In today's business environment, corporate executives and leading professionals must continuously analyze strategic business situations and at times feel limited in their ability to choose appropriate courses of action. In these situations, the executive is expected to utilize sound critical decision making in order to initiate action and move the organization to creative problem solving. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a sound conceptual understanding of the role that Management Science, Accounting and Financial concepts, Statistics and Technology play in the decision making process. The student will be presented with applications of decision making tools, which have been used successfully. Whenever possible the "problem scenario approach" will be used. This approach describes a problem in conjunction with the tool or technique being introduced. The development of the technique or model includes applying it to the problem to generate a solution or recommendation. The course will primarily consist of lectures, outside readings, problems, and case studies designed to provide the student with the tools and techniques required to manage processes efficiently and make decisions effectively. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have mastered many of the most important fundamentals of business decision-making, will have a new frame of reference and will be able to both understand and to utilize these fundamentals in the workplace.
HROE5100 Human Resource Competencies
HROE5101 Business Strategies For A Globally Diverse WorkforceHROE5101
Business Strategies for a Globally Diverse Workforce
HROE5102 Strategic Talent ManagementHROE5102
Strategic Talent Management
MGPS5010 Communicating EffectivelyMGPS5010
Communicating Effectively
MGPS5050 Leading Effectively And EthicallyMGPS5050
Leading Effectively and Ethically
MGPS5060 Project ManagementMGPS5060
Project Management
HROE6000 Final ProjectHROE6000
Final Project
Human Resource Management Concentration
HROE5601 Navigating The Hr Legal And Regulatory EnvironmentHROE5601
Navigating the Hr Legal and Regulatory Environment
HROE5602 Employee And Labor RelationsHROE5602
Employee and Labor Relations
HROE5603 Total RewardsHROE5603
Total Rewards
HROE5604 Hr TechnologiesHROE5604
HR Technologies
Organizational Effectiveness Concentration
HROE5701 Organizational Learning And Executive CoachingHROE5701
Organizational Learning and Executive Coaching
HROE5703 Human Capital AnalyticsHROE5703
Human Capital Analytics
MGPS5040
Analytical and Financial Tools for Decision Making
Elective
A course from your non-selected area of concentration in this degree, a course from any other Manhattanville School of Business Program, or an Internship (requires authorization).
OR HROE 5650 Special Topics in Human Resource Management and Organizational Effectiveness
How to Apply to School of Business programs
Starting terms:
Graduate Program Modules and Advanced Certificates: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter
- HR Management and Organizational Effectiveness
Graduate International students please see this additional information. (Advanced certificates are not eligible for international admissions).
All Applicants:
1. On-Line Application: The School of Business on-line application can be found at the following link: APPLY NOW
2. Personal Essay: In a candid personal essay of 500-750 words, explain:
- How and why did you decide to pursue this program
- Why the selected academic program is good match for your future goals
- What you as a candidate can bring to our classroom
- What special skills, leadership abilities, volunteer or other life experience make you a good overall fit for the selected program?
3. Resume: Submit a current resume indicating educational and business experience.
4. Transcripts:
Graduate Domestic (All Master of Science and Advanced Certificates) An earned undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0* is required. Please send official transcripts from every school attended to date sent directly to the School of Business Admissions Office. Student copies are not acceptable. MSB will consider a slightly lower GPA with significant workplace history.
5. Recommendations: Two letters of recommendations, either academic or professional, from a reference writer who can speak to the candidate’s intellectual capability and ability to handle the rigors of the applicant’s program. Letters can be uploaded via the on-line application. References writers may provide their own letter or you may forward our standard Professional Letter of Recommendation form available on our website if you prefer.
6. Application Fee: Fee waivers are available for attending Open House events. Please check the website for our next available date.
Graduate and Advanced Certificate: $75
7. Health Records: Due at the time of enrollment, Adult students please submit a Health Form with proof of immunization against measles and rubella, in compliance with New York State regulations. This requirement applies to only students born on or after Jan. 1, 1957
8. International Applicants: International students are eligible for Master of Science degrees only because of program and visa requirements. For admissions, if your undergraduate education was conducted at a non-US institution, we will require transcript credentials from either (WES) World of Education Services Inc. (www.WES.org) or a member of (NACES) National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. (www.naces.org/members.html). Please review this list carefully as we cannot accept credentials from organizations not on this list. If your undergraduate education was not conducted in English, we will require a test of English language skills through any of the following sources: TOEFL, IELTS, ITEP. Please note that our minimum IBT TOEFL is 85, IELTS is 7 and ITEP is B2.
9. Optional: GRE, GMAT, SAT & ACT testing is an optional admissions requirement and not a required element, however if you wish to submit any testing scores, we are happy to consider them as part of your overall application if you feel it will strengthen your application.
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Merin Kovoor, '17, MS in Human Resource Management
“I’m glad to be a part of Manhattanville since it offers great courses that are relevant to today’s changing work environment. Each class has a professor who has tremendous industry experience which they blend meticulously into the curriculum. Each professor strives to bring out the best in each student with class interactions, projects, case studies and videos relevant to the course. The MS in Human Resources Management program has opened doors for me that led to better opportunities within the HR field and built up my career network.”
Nicole Davis, '17, M.S. in Human Resource Management
“My journey towards obtaining a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management has been amazing thanks to Manhattanville College. The classes for the graduate program are predominantly held on the weekends (three weekends per class) with a few classes available on weeknights. This allowed me to still work my job full-time and complete my course load in the timeframe I wanted. The professors are well-experienced professionals in the subjects they teach and prepare you with the information needed to succeed in your desired field/career. The MS in Human Resources Management program has added to my skills and knowledge made me more marketable and has aided in my growth as a professional. I continue to refer people to consider the graduate programs offered at Manhattanville. It’s great! Excited for graduation in May.”
Nicole Freeman, '17, M.S. in Human Resource Management
“The Manhanttanville College, School of Business, MS Human Resource Management & Organizational Effectiveness Program aided me in my quest to attain a MS degree. This program is truly designed for the working professional- with great flexibility and a thoroughly constructed course structure. I enjoyed learning from industry leaders and greatly appreciate the wealth of knowledge professors were able to share. Professors at Manhattanville are truly accessible and take a great deal of pride in developing the next generation of leaders in the Human Resources space. As a Talent Acquisition professional, it is very important to develop metrics to measure the impact of the recruitment process. Human Capital Analytics was a course that helped me better my analytical skillset thus propelling me to better align data to business results.”
Theresa Volpe, '18, M.S. in Human Resource Management
“To graduate from Manhattanville with a degree in Human Resource Management and Organizational Effectiveness will allow me the opportunity to transition into a new role in HR management. Over the course of my studies I have learned the importance of Project Management, HR technology and Strategic Planning. I have been able to truly analyze the inner workings of a company. I will certainly take away all I have learned from my graduate studies to make me a better coworker and leader in the workforce.”
Sarina Hoda, M.S. in Human Resources
"Manhattanville's graduate program has been an amazing experience. The knowledge and insight I've learned from all of the professors and fellow students has made a significant impact in helping me excel in my own career. Everything taught is current, relevant and thought-provoking... I couldn't have asked for a better program to pursue my studies in!"