Master of Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics at University of Kentucky

    Master of Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics at University of Kentucky

    Master of Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics at University of Kentucky

    University of Kentucky offers the Master of Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Lexington, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for strategic human resource management and analytics and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

    About Master of Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics

    Gain the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to adapt to changes in the field of HR. In addition to fundamental HR courses, students are introduced to HR-based analytics, organizational network analytics, and strategic HR. Our Master's program includes an experiential capstone course which will give students the opportunity to apply principles and techniques from their coursework to address and solve actual organizational problems.

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    Program Summary

    FALL 2023
    Application Dates: 07/21/2023
    Start Dates: 08/21/2023
    Credits required: 30
    Cost per credit: $901.50

    Be Prepared to Evolve with Changes
    in HR  

    Graduates of our Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics (SHRMA) Master of Science will have career opportunities as HR Specialist, HR Manager, HR Analyst, HR Consultant, and HR Coordinator.

    Admission and Application Requirements

    Disciplines

    Gatton College of Business & Economics

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics at University of Kentucky

    Entry Requirements

    • Students seeking admission to the Graduate School must have obtained a baccalaureate degree, prior to the start of the term for which s/he is admitted, from a fully accredited U.S. institution of higher learning or from a recognized foreign institution. An accredited U.S. institution is one that is accredited by the appropriate regional agency (Middle States, New England, North Central, Northwest, Southern or Western Association of Colleges and Schools). A recognized foreign institution is an institution that is recognized by that nation's Ministry of Education or similar authority as a postsecondary, academic degree-granting institution.
    • An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School. Individual departments may require higher grade point averages.
    • Submission of scores on the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) unless their chosen program indicates otherwise. The Graduate School has no minimum GRE score requirement; individual programs may set specific score requirements and in some cases may require the advanced portion of the GRE.
    • International applicants whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. The University of Kentucky requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). For IELTS, a minimum mean band score of 6.5 is required. Students may also use the Duolingo English Test (only tests taken after July 15, 2019 will be accepted. The minimum score will be 115, and students recommended for admission may also be interviewed by a CESL evaluator. TOEFL essentials may also be used and the minimum overall score is 9.
    • Domestic applicants (U.S. citizens or resident aliens) must pay a $65 application fee; international applicants must pay a $75 fee. The application fee is non-refundable.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics

    Be Prepared to Evolve with Changes
    in HR  

    Graduates of our Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics (SHRMA) Master of Science will have career opportunities as HR Specialist, HR Manager, HR Analyst, HR Consultant, and HR Coordinator.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics at University of Kentucky

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply for Master of Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics at University of Kentucky

    1. Complete UK Graduate Application

    2. $75 Application processing fee (non-refundable)

    3. Official transcripts in English 

    4. English proficiency directly from testing center:

    • TOEFL: 79 iBT
    • IELTS: 6.5
    • Duolingo: 115

    Deadline to Apply

    • April 15 for Fall semester 
    • August 22 for Spring semester
    • Some programs have earlier deadlines
    Master of Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics at University of Kentucky
    University of Kentucky
    University of Kentucky
    United States of America

    United States of America, Lexington

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