Strayer College

What you'll study

The program examines core, applied HR topics with the goal of preparing students to set and measure HR goals that support business results. Explicit subject areas called out in the program description include:

• Leadership and organizational behavior
• Ethics in the workplace
• Employment law
• Human resource information systems (HRIS)

Program credit structure: 40.5 quarter credit hours in major human resources management courses plus 13.5 quarter credit hours in a chosen concentration. Available concentrations include Human Resource and Organizational Development and Human Resource Generalist.

Entry requirements

The course page does not list specific admission criteria or GPA/testing requirements. Prospective students are invited to contact an admissions officer for guidance and to discuss concentration selection; transfer credit options are available and affect time to completion.

Career prospects

The program targets candidates aiming for HR management or leadership roles where aligning HR policy with business goals is essential. Graduates should gain skills to assess HR effectiveness, develop policies to foster inclusive workplaces and use HRIS to support decision-making. The description notes overlap with content on PHR/SPHR exams but clarifies the program does not specifically prepare for those certifications nor guarantee credential outcomes.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Cost elements published on the program page include a per-course tuition charge and several fees: the listed per-course cost is $2,540; there is a $65 technology fee each term, a one-time $150 degree conferral fee and a $100 resource kit charge per course. Strayer provides a cost estimator tool to model tuition and time-to-degree, and lists a range of tuition-reduction options such as a $4,000 Alumni Master’s Scholarship, a 50% off promotion when enrolling in two master’s courses (eligibility rules apply), and a Civic and Community Alliance Scholarship offering 25% off for certain civic or nonprofit workers. The page also notes access to no-cost general education courses through an affiliate, Sophia Learning.