Study Human Resources Management (MA) at Webster University in the USA, George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technology

About this course

About this course
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- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Business leaders know that employees are integral to organizational success. Attract, motivate and retain a diverse workforce with a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from Webster University, a leader in global education.

The MA in Human Resources Management focuses on the specific knowledge that you need for a successful career in HR. If you’re interested in a broad overview of business, explore our MBA program.
With the MA in HR Management, you will learn how to apply analytic techniques and theories to solve problems in an evolving environment and implement strategies that support employees. Coursework in employment law, training and development, and staffing will build on your existing knowledge and experience and allow you to dive deeper into the topics most pertinent to you. We help you sharpen your skills and to prepare to think critically about how your organization supports a diverse workforce and how to develop innovative policies to improve employee performance and engagement.

Which department am I in?

George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technology

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$13,536.00 per year

Cost for Books and Materials - per semester500

Start date

October 2026

Venue

San Antonio Metro

1100 NW Loop 410 Suite 600,

San Antonio,

Texas,

TX 78213, South, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$13,536.00 per year

Cost for Books and Materials - per semester500

Start date

October 2026

Venue

St. Louis Campus

470 East Lockwood Avenue,

St. Louis,

Missouri,

63119, Midwest, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants considered for admission to graduate studies at Webster University must hold an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution recognized by Webster University, and meet all program admission standards. Applicants who have a completed baccalaureate degree from a U.S. accredited institution must satisfy program requirements or requisites, including a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at their baccalaureate degree granting institution for full admission.

Applicants to the human resources development (MA) must have completed a business or business-related undergraduate degree meeting the following criteria:

University/college is regionally accredited
The business school must have a business-related accreditation (e.g. AACSB, ACBSP, IACBE, etc.)

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications must do one of the following:

Successfully complete BUSN 5000.

Note: BUSN 5000 will count as an elective in the program. This option is only available for students who are required to take BUSN 5000.

Complete all of the following undergraduate courses (or their equivalents) with a grade of C- or better (17 credit hours total, not including individual course prerequisites:

MNGT 2100 Management Theory and Practices
ACCT 2010 Financial Accounting
BUSN 2750 Introduction to Statistics
ECON 2000 Survey of Economics
MNGT 2500 Marketing
BUSN 3500 Business and Global Issues
BUSN 4500 Ethical Issues in Business

English language proficiency requirement:

TOEFL: iBT: 80
TOEFL: ITP: 550
IELTS: Academic: 6.0
Duolingo: 110
Pearson: 53
Cambridge Academic English: 169
Password: 6.0
GTEC: 1201
jTEP: 3.7