• 100% online
• 15 five-week courses
• 30 credits
• 20-month completion time for most students
• Video-based lectures
• Interactive online classroom sessions
• One-on-One instructor time

When you enroll in an online course at MSU, you can expect:

• A high-quality education that is convenient and flexible
• Access your courses 24/7 from any computer with an internet connection
• Complete your assignments on your own schedule
• Interact with your professors and fellow students through online discussion boards and meetings
• A quality education from a world-renowned university

So, if you’re looking for an online learning experience that is both challenging and rewarding, MSU may be the right choice for you.

Learn From…

Our faculty members are top management researchers dedicated to challenging students to develop forward-thinking solutions to some of the most important issues impacting organizations today and anticipating the challenges ahead. Broad College of Business is AACSB-accredited and one of the largest top-ranked business schools in the country.

Learn With…

A diverse, passionate network of leaders like yourself who are looking to maximize their potential in:

• Managing effective teams
• Leading their organizations
• Advancing their careers

The Master of Science in Management, Strategy & Leadership concentration in Human Resource Management is catered toward:

• Dedicated HR professionals (early, mid and late career) looking to enhance their credentials and advance their careers.
• HR professionals who are primarily focused on the HR field, but who are open to other functional areas as part of their career plans.
• HR professionals or other managers with the goal of running their own organization.
• Those wanting to gain a strategic human resources management perspective.
• Individuals looking to develop an understanding of how human resource management relates to an organization as a whole.

Admission Requirements

This graduate degree is designed for experienced business professionals looking to maximize their potential in managing people and leading organizations, while enhancing their career opportunities.

To be considered for MSU’s online MS in Management, Strategy and Leadership program, you should have:

• 3 years (minimum) full-time managerial experience in a supervisory role and a high degree of potential for advancement to an organizational leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• 3.0 minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA)

International Applicants click here for more information.

MS in Management, Strategy & Leadership Program Application Checklist

Start Your MSU Application ✓

• Complete your online application with a $100 application fee (one-time, nonrefundable)

Order Transcripts ✓

• Official transcripts from all college/university programs or courses of study attended prior to applying to Michigan State University
• Official military transcript (if denoting servicemember or military veteran status in application)

Provide Professional Resume, Essay & Recommendations ✓

• Applicants’ resumes must include up to 20 years of work experience (if applicable).
• Applicants’ resumes must explicitly list supervisory vs. non-supervisory for each role within their work experience. If the role was supervisory, the applicant must include a range of direct reports.
• Applicants with military service must denote rank (and associated pay grade) for every position listed on their resume (military roles).
• 3 letters of recommendation from professional, work-related references, preferably supervisors. Letters should speak to your ability to work within and lead teams, and your contribution to a professional business environment are strongly recommended.
• Statement of intention essay (2 pages), detailing your direct supervisory and/or management experience, and stating how you see the degree furthering your career and organizational goals.

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Time Spent Learning Weekly

MSU’s Master of Science in Management, Strategy & Leadership concentration in Human Resource Management program is completely online and designed for students to earn at their own pace. Therefore, there is no set time commitment each week. However, students should expect to spend a few hours on coursework, including readings, discussions and assignments.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Cost Per Credit Hour: $1,130

Total Credits Needed: 30

* Tuition is determined by the university and does not include books or other fees that may apply. These rates are subject to change at any time during the program or enrollment process.