UCDNN BACKGROUND: June 25, 2014 TO: FROM: Members of the Mun Y. Cho. d of Trustees RE:

Transcription

1 UCDNN UNIVERSITYOF CONNECTICUT Office of the Provost Mun Y. Choi, Ph.D. Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs June 25, 2014 TO: FROM: Members of the Mun Y. Cho 'OSlO d of Trustees RE: Master of^rcience inhuman Resource Management in the School of Business RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Trustees approve the Master of Science in Human Resource Management in the School of Business. BACKGROUND: The current Master of Professional Studies in Human Resource Management (MPS HRM) is a 36-credit online-only program previously offered by the Center of Continuing Studies and transferred in 2012 to the School of Business. The redesigned program is a Master of Science degree requiring 33 credits and will be a part-time hybrid on-campus program, initially located at the Graduate Business Learning Center in Hartford. The program is designed for professionals seeking skills to effectively lead and manage the complexity of human resources in a dynamic global environment. The proposed degree has been designed, to the extent possible, to draw on existing courses, faculty, and resources while complementing other graduate offerings by the School of Business, particularly the MBA programs. Specific faculty are currently being identified for the courses based on expertise, availability, and interest in the curriculum. A blend of full-time researchactive, full-time practice-based, and adjunct faculty will teach in the program in keeping with AACSB-accreditation standards. Previously, the program was not subject to AACSBaccreditation standards and offered courses taught primarily by adjunct instructors. This is a significant change that will improve the learning outcomes for the students and ensure that the MS HRM program meets the School of Business's standards. The program is expected to be selfsustaining by fiscal year MANSFIELD ROAD, UNIT 1086 STORRS, CT phone fax mun.choi@uconn.edu in Eaual Opportunity Employe

2 NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL Item: Master of Science in Human Resource Management Background & Description The School of Business proposes a redesign of the current Master of Professional Studies in Human Resource Management (MPS HRM), a 36-credit online-only program previously offered by the Center of Continuing Studies, currently transitioning to the School of Business. As part of that transition, the School of Business is proposing curriculum and degree changes. We are seeking to change the degree to a 33-credit Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MS HRM). The Master s in Human Resource Management is a part-time on-campus program designed for professionals seeking skills to effectively lead and manage the complexity of human resources in a dynamic global environment. Courses will be offered at the Graduate Business Learning Center in Hartford, or at regional campuses in Stamford and Waterbury as demand is expressed. Nearly all courses will be available to MBA students as space permits. The program is designed for cohort of students to complete the degree requirements in 22 months starting in the fall semester. Courses will be offered online to support legacy MPS HRM students completion of degree requirements. It is anticipated that most students in the MPS HRM degree program will complete their requirements by spring Reasons for the Proposed Program/Modification/Discontinuation A benchmark market study completed this fall indicated that of the fourteen programs reviewed from peer, aspirant, and other universities, one university (Minnesota) offered a Master of Arts program, one university (Penn State s World Campus) offered a Master of Professional Studies, and all of the other programs offered a Master of Human Resources/Industrial Relations or a Master of Science in Human Resources. In discussions with industry leaders, faculty, and potential students, it was expressed that a Master of Science is considered a more valuable degree than a Master of Professional Studies. Additionally, all of the other specialized Master s programs in the School of Business are Master of Science degrees. Curriculum & Program Outline MS HRM Degree Requirements (33 credits) Baseline Knowledge (6 credits required) o MGMT 5675 Business Acumen and Strategic Management of Human Resources o MGMT 5138 Managing Organizations Core Functional Skills (9 credits required) o MGMT 5678 Total Rewards and Performance Management o MGMT 5676 Human Capital and Workforce Capability Development o MGMT 5680 Talent Management Through the Employee Lifecycle Core Cross-Functional Skills (9 credits required) o MGMT 5650 Interpersonal Relations, Influence, and Ethical Leadership

3 o MGMT 5401 Managing Risk in the Workplace o MGMT 5377 Human Resource Metrics and Talent Analytics Electives (6 credits required) o MGMT 5420 Employee and Labor Relations o MGMT 5674 Negotiation Strategies o MGMT 5223 Managing Innovation and Change o BLAW 5202 Employment Law o MGMT 5639 Global Diversity and Inclusion o MGMT 5672 Leading Yourself o MGMT 5250 Consultative Management for Business Function Professionals o MGMT 5893 Management Internship (number of credits varies) o Other graduate business courses Capstone (3 credits required) o MGMT 5805 Human Resources Management Capstone Offered courses will vary as MPS HRM students complete their degree requirements and anticipated cross-enrollment with the part-time MBA program. Some of the HRM courses will continue to be offered by the part-time MBA programs in Hartford, Waterbury, and Stamford. Generally, 4-5 courses will be offered by the HRM program each fall and spring term, and 3-4 courses will be offered for summer session. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the MS HRM program, students will be able to develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a strategic HR leader which include: Design appropriate HRM metrics and other HRM analytics to make informed decisions that enhance the effectiveness of the recruitment, training, development, and retention of human resources and align the HRM strategy with the overall organizational strategy and purpose; Integrate HR and business best practices to enable human capital acquisition, development, and retention; Appraise and apply techniques in talent management that human resource professionals may use to facilitate effective position planning, talent selection, placement, compensation and rewards, as well as retention; Develop reasoned recommendations based on professional standards and practices for ethical conduct, legal requirements, and regulatory guidelines in human resource management that are in the best interest of the individual, the organization, and the macro environment; Develop effective solutions to complex business problems related to human capital and human resources needs and issues by applying critical-thinking and analytical skills; Use best practices in HRM to promote strategic organizational design, culture, and change.

4 Enrollment & Graduation Projections Admission to the current MPS HRM program occurs for all semesters; in the proposed MS HRM, admissions will occur only for fall term. Currently, 62 students are enrolled in the MPS HRM program. More than 40 are expected to graduate over the next two years. 19 current students are anticipated to transition to the new degree program or the certificate program and complete their studies by summer We are expecting to recruit a cohort of 20 students for fall 2014 who will also graduate in summer Spring Spring Summer Summer 2017 New Students Ongoing MSHRM Students Legacy MPS HRM Students Graduates Incomplete/Inactive Total Enrollment Financial Resources The HRM program is currently managed by the Department of Management in the School of Business. After an initial investment by the School of Business in course development, curriculum updates, marketing and recruitment, the program is expected to be self-sustaining by FY16. The program will utilize the $750/credit hour fee structure. Facilities/Equipment/Library/Special Resources The program will be offered at the Graduate Business Learning Center in Hartford. Support will be provided by program staff within the Department of Management in the School of Business. Students will have access to all of the School of Business and UConn resources but will not require any special resources or equipment. Program Administration Greg Reilly, Academic Director Melissa Carver Sottile, Assistant Director Cheri Dondero, Program Administrator Faculty Specific faculty are currently being identified for the courses based on expertise, availability, and interest in the curriculum. A blend of full-time research-active, full-time practice-based, and

5 adjunct faculty will be teach in the program in keeping with AACSB-accreditation standards. Previously, the program was not subject to AACSB-accreditation standards and thus was able to offer courses taught primarily by adjunct instructors. This is a significant change that will improve the learning outcomes for the students and ensure that the MS HRM program meets the School of Business s standards. Similar Programs in Connecticut or Region Most master s programs in human resources are full-time, on-campus programs. The only parttime program offered by an AACSB-accredited business school in the region is Sacred Heart. HR programs in the region are: Sacred Heart University (starting fall 2014 on-campus only) Eastern Connecticut State University (Bachelor s degree only) University of New Haven (MS in Labor Relations on-campus only) Walden University (MS in Human Resource Management online only) There are several national online master s programs, only one of which (Utah State) is offered by an AACSB-accredited business school. While Penn State s business school is also AACSBaccredited, its program is offered by their World Campus, an online-only college separate from the business school, and not AACSB-accredited. Online part-time master s programs include: Utah State (Master of Science in Human Resources executive hybrid program) Penn State (MPS in Human Resources and Employment Relations) Pace University (MS in Strategic Global HR Management) DeVry University (Master of Human Resource Management) Southern New Hampshire University (MS in Human Resource Management)