MS-HRM Brochure

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The Mays Human Resource Management program has provided me with a competitive education in strategic HR management while allowing me to build an extraordinary network of peers and industry professionals.

I gained real-world experience through my internship, where my projects covered a wide range of HR topics such as learning and development, coaching, HR data optimization, and performance management.

The program provided me with the education needed to take theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom and apply it to real life situations. I know the knowledge gained through the HRM program will be key in my future career.

Jia Yu

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Class of 2013 Undergradute:

Washington University at St. Louis Internship and Full-Time Position:

Human Resources with Shell

Texas A&M’s Masters of Science in Human Resource Management program is delivered in the Wehner building, home to Mays Business School.

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management program at Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School gives you the knowledge and skills to be an effective HR professional. We not only equip you with expertise in fundamental HR processes such as recruitment, labor relations, employment law, compensation and employee training, but we also prepare you to be a business partner who drives talent management and organizational effectiveness strategies.

Business leaders have increasingly recognized the importance of individual talent, organizational capabilities, culture and leadership as key to the success of their organizations. Our graduates are thought leaders and advisors on these issues, helping their firms deliver value to customers, employees, investors and communities.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Faculty reputation: Our award-winning faculty members are superior educators and valued contributors to the HR field, allowing you to learn from the best in the industry.

Applied learning: Case studies and projects allow you to integrate concepts, tools and techniques into real-world situations.

Personal attention: Focused on creating individualized learning opportunities, the Texas A&M MS-HRM program deliberately limits its number of students and only accepts the most qualified.

CURRICULUM The Masters of Science in Human Resource Management at Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a 37-credit hour, non-thesis graduate program delivered over 16 months. Focused on building a deep understanding of human resource management, the curriculum covers a broad range of topics specific to the field.

Corporate partners of the Center for Human Resource Management are actively involved in curriculum design, helping to ensure progressive content that prepares you for the job market.

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall

Research Methods for HR Professionals

Organizational Staffing

Professional Internship

Compensation Management

Behavior in Organizations

Human Relations in Industry

Contemporary HRM Issues

Organizational Change and Development

Business and Corporate Strategy*

Global HRM

Employment Regulation

Elective

Elective*

* If needed, you can rearrange your curriculum so that you enroll in CBKs throughout the program and either make up courses or take electives in the optional spring semester. All courses are three credit hours except one hour internship; 37 hours total for HRM requirements, and up to 46 hours if lacking any CBKs. Details regarding requirements can be discussed in the admissions process.

COMMON BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (CBKS) A general background in business courses is necessary to complete the MS-HRM program. If you lack any of these courses, they can be taken throughout your enrollment in the program.

-S urvey of Accounting Principles or Introductory Accounting -S urvey of Marketing -S urvey of Finance Principles or Financial Management

ELECTIVES You will complete three elective courses, allowing you to customize your degree program based upon your areas of interest. Suggested electives include the following courses: - Human Resource Development - Leadership in Organizations - Teams in Organizations - International Business Policy

- Negotiating in a Competitive Environment - HR Business Partner Competencies - Managing Projects

ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES CENTER FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT As a student in the MS-HRM program, you benefit from the program’s partnership with Mays Business School’s Center for Human Resource Management (CHRM) through learning opportunities and industry networking.

Corporate partners of the center work with faculty and students on various research topics related to the field of HRM, allowing you to examine real-time situations faced by leading companies and to present your findings and solutions to these companies near the end of the semester.

In addition to the real-world knowledge you gain from CHRM research, the contacts you will meet through the CHRM are invaluable. Biennial CHRM Partner Company meetings permit you to participate in large and small group topical discussions and networking events with industry professionals. Our CHRM partners are consistently a primary source for providing our students with internships and opportunities for full-time positions upon graduation.

CLASSROOM SPEAKER SERIES Each semester, our program hosts 15 - 20 HR leaders from various corporations as guest lecturers, allowing you to engage with prominent human resource professionals as they share real-world examples and emphasize practical application of theory. Commonly, these speakers bring their lessons to reality by offering practicums where you work through actual problems experienced by the company and learn from the decisions made.

Additionally, as an HRM student, you participate in one CHRM board meeting, and two to three Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) events each semester, which include HR executives as guest speakers.

Through an open exchange, these speakers share their personal leadership philosophies and experiences that will influence the way you approach organizational and human resource management challenges.

INTERNSHIPS

100%

The MS-HRM program challenges you to immerse yourself in the world of corporate HR by completing a human resources-based summer internship. This experience grants of students obtained you the opportunity to showcase what you have learned in the classroom, build your professional network and gain valuable on-the-job experience. With the help of Mays Business School’s Graduate Business Career Services office, your professors and corporate contacts, you will have access to the resources you need to secure an internship that will significantly build your portfolio of experience. In fact, many students turn their internship experiences into full-time job offers after graduation.

internships

FUTURE SUCCESSES Through the interdisciplinary curriculum’s unique combination of business strategy and human resources theory, as well as the experience you will gain during your 12-week summer internship, you will be aptly prepared for professional success.

Imagine starting your career with one of these organizations, just as our recent graduates did.

- 3M - Academy Sports - Baker Hughes - BP - Chevron - Conoco Phillips - Dell - Devon Energy - Deliotte - El Paso Natural Gas - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - ExxonMobil - General Electric - Halliburton - Honeywell - IBM - Lockheed Martin - Marathon Oil - MD Anderson Hospital - Pepsi - Raytheon - Shell Oil - Spectra Energy - Texas A&M University

As a graduate of the MS-HRM program, you’ll be qualified to pursue a variety of careers in human resources, such as: - HR Generalist - Recruiter - Organizational Development Consultant - Compensation Analyst - Employee Relations Specialist - Labor Relations Specialist

77,000

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average

starting salary

Graduate Business Career Services From the first day of your program, you occupy an important position: Marketing manager of your future career. The professionals in Graduate Business Career Services (GBCS) offer you one-on-one coaching and consulting to support the development of effective lifelong career management skills. They work with you to prepare an individual career management plan that intersects your career goals with your knowledge, skills and experience.

Other services provided by GBCS include: - Development of networking skills - Online career resources - Interview practice with mock interviews

- Resume writing assistance - Negotiation coaching - Career management workshops

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

Competitive GMAT or GRE scores

Relevant work experience (such as an internship or full-time experience)

Honors, awards & extracurricular activities

Admission Criteria

Strong academic performance in last 60 hours of undergraduate studies

Demonstrated leadership & academic potential

Required Materials for a Complete Application -O nline application, which includes an application fee

-T hree recommendations, submitted electronically

- GMAT or GRE Scores*

-P rofessional rĂŠsumĂŠ

-E ssay questions

-T OEFL scores (international students only)

-S canned copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required once admission offer is accepted)

*GMAT required for all international applicants.

Complete program and admissions information can be found online at: mays.tamu.edu/mshrm

Application Deadlines Applications are accepted for fall admission only. Applications may be submitted beginning September 1st of each year and decisions are made on a rolling basis.

Prospective students are encouraged to apply during the fall or early spring semester.

Priority Consideration: January 15th U.S. Students: March 1st International Students: February 15th

Financial Aid and Scholarships All admitted candidates, both domestic and international, are automatically considered for scholarships and assistantships. Information on how to obtain financial aid is available through the Texas A&M Office of Financial Aid at financialaid.tamu.edu

General Class Profile Class Size: 25 - 35 Average GMAT/GRE Verbal Reasoning: 66th percentile Average GMAT/GRE Quantitiative Reasoning: 50th percentile Undergraduate GPA Range (last 60 hours) : 3.2 - 4.0

For additional information, please email: ms-hrm@mays.tamu.edu