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Human Resources (MS)

Human Resources (MS)

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The MS in Human Resources at DePaul University

Transform People Strategy—Right From the Heart of Chicago

DePaul’s MS in Human Resources (MSHR) connects people, leadership and strategy—with real-world learning at its core.

Here, Chicago is your learning lab. You’ll work with top companies and seasoned HR leaders, building practical skills and the real-world expertise that today’s employers are looking for.

Whether you're entering the HR field or advancing your current role, this hands-on, career-focused program gives you the tools and network you need to lead with impact.

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Program Snapshot

• Duration: As little as 15 months (Full-Time) or 21 months (Part-Time)
• Formats (Choose One):
• Full-Time or Part-Time
• In-Person or Online
• Location: Downtown Chicago or Online
• Start Term: Fall

Why Study Human Resources at DePaul?

Learn Human Resources in a City That Runs on Talent

Chicago is home to Fortune 500s, innovative startups, nonprofit leaders and global corporations—all actively hiring HR talent. At DePaul, this dynamic backdrop shapes every course, with a curriculum built around real industry needs and partnerships.

Here’s how DePaul makes Chicago your learning lab:

• Live Industry Projects: Tackle real-time HR challenges with companies like Bosch.
• Capstone Consulting: Solve workforce problems for real organizations—then present your solutions to company leaders.
• Executive Networking Opportunities: Connect with Chicago-based HR professionals through panels, mixers and mentorship opportunities.

You'll graduate with more than knowledge. You’ll leave with practical skills, resume-ready results and a city-sized network.

What You’ll Learn—And Put into Practice

This isn’t just HR theory. It’s real-world training in the strategies and tools that are in demand from today’s top employers. You’ll graduate ready to lead teams, solve talent challenges and shape workplace culture.

• Strategic Talent Development: Design workforce strategies that drive business results.
• People Analytics & Technology: Master tools like R, RStudio, CapSim, Qualtrics and O*NET to analyze performance and guide data-driven decisions.
• Legal & Ethical Leadership: Navigate employment law, diversity, employee relations and ethical decision-making.
• Global & Organizational Agility: Prepare for a world of hybrid work, DEI initiatives and workforce globalization.
• Consulting & Change Management: Gain hands-on experience in organizational development, internal consulting and change leadership.

Plus, the curriculum is aligned with SHRM and HRCI standards, preparing you for professional certifications.

Where This Degree Can Take You

The MSHR opens doors across HR, including generalist, specialist and consulting roles. Some of the roles our graduates have pursued include:

• Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
• Talent Acquisition
• Talent Development
• Total Rewards Analyst
• DEI Manager
• People Analytics Specialist
• Labor Relations Specialist
• Organizational Development Consultant

You’ll be prepared to sit for the SHRM-CP and HRCI-PHR, and you can enhance your resume further through our partnership with the Hay Center’s Professional in Human Resources Certificate Program.

Support That Extends Beyond Graduation

At DePaul, your success doesn’t stop at graduation—or even the city limits. You’ll have access to a robust network and dedicated resources that continue long after you earn your degree.

• DePaul’s Career Management Center: Work 1:1 with experienced career coaches and get tailored support for job searches, resumes and interviews.
• Faculty with Industry Ties: Learn from instructors who are active researchers and ready to open doors and provide a real-world perspective.
• Alumni Network That Opens Doors: Join a global business community with more than 74,000 DePaul business graduates—16,000 in Chicago alone—working across consultancies, corporations and government agencies.
• DePaul’s Chapter of SHRM: Connect with a peer-led chapter of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), offering projects with direct access to Chicago’s HR professionals and long-lasting connections.

Wherever you’re headed next, we’ll help you build a strategy—and a network—to get there.

Read the Kellstadt Blog to explore more alumni perspectives

Upcoming Application Deadlines

DePaul offers a range of tuition support and financial aid options to make your investment count.

Learn more about scholarships

For more information, contact the Kellstadt office at (312) 362-8810 or kgsb@depaul.edu.

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