Master in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration (Master's)

For Master in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration (Master's), tuition is Apply at no cost when you submit your application for our August 31 session..

Students complete end-to-end projects that simulate real HR tasks such as talent recruitment, policy development, and workforce analysis. They gain hands-on experience with AI tools and HRIS software used in modern workplaces. The program emphasizes applying federal and state employment laws to practical HR scenarios. Coursework integrates leadership, communication, and strategic management within organizational contexts.

Focus areas include Compensation, Employment Law, Human Resources, AI and Technology, Managing International Human Resources, Managing Organizational Change, Strategic Human Resource Management.

The program requires 39 credits distributed across coursework and applied projects. Students complete a series of core courses focused on HR functions, technology, and leadership, with no separate dissertation or capstone requirement.

Graduates enter roles such as HR manager, talent acquisition manager, or compensation and benefits manager in industries including healthcare, finance, government, and technology.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. No specific GPA or test scores are required. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application.

The programme totals about 39 credit hours. Online, part-time or full-time; program can be completed in as little as 12 months with full-time enrollment and prior learning credits. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 100% of applicants.

DeVry University began in 1931, when Dr. Herman DeVry founded the institution with a mission to rethink how students learn. His work as the inventor of the first portable silent motion picture projector shaped the university's early focus on innovation. DeVry now offers undergraduate certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, and master's degrees.

Academic options cover technology fields such as cybersecurity, information technology, and networking; business areas including accounting, human resources, and project management; and healthcare subjects such as healthcare administration and medical billing and coding. The Keller Graduate School of Management provides additional graduate degree and certificate options. Courses combine career-focused content with practical applications, and AI tools are incorporated through real-world practice and learning assistants in every course.

The Arlington location places DeVry University-Virginia in a city in the Washington, DC region, while the university's study model is designed around online learning. International students should expect flexible online study rather than a traditional residential campus experience. Faculty bring professional experience to their courses, and DeVry Care provides support from the first conversation through graduation and beyond. Sessions begin every eight weeks. Students may also be able to transfer qualifying credit hours, and scholarships, grants, employer reimbursement, and military or veteran benefits may help reduce education costs for eligible students.