MSU’s Master of Science in Management, Strategy & Leadership with a concentration in Human Resource Management helps individuals enhance their ability to lead and motivate others through a strategic approach to understanding what inspires people. The program equips students with the tools needed to lead diverse teams and provides an educational experience designed to build knowledge and skills across the many facets of managing human resources to achieve an organization’s strategic objectives.
Built for busy working adults, this program delivers world-class leadership education in a format that fits your life—so you don’t have to choose between your job, your family, and your future.
This program provides practical leadership training you can apply immediately—without putting your career on hold.
This program provides practical leadership training you can apply immediately—without putting your career on hold.
Build a meaningful career in business with this flexible and respected degree supported by world-class faculty and the enduring power of the Spartan community.
Request Your Program GuideGain a comprehensive understanding of the key human resource functions that all managers perform. Explore essential areas of HR design, implementation, and evaluation through topics such as:
Build a meaningful career in business with this flexible and respected degree supported by world-class faculty and the enduring power of the Spartan community.
Request Your Program GuideToday’s HR leaders do more than manage—they shape direction, inspire teams, and create value. Graduates of MSU’s MS-MSL program are equipped to lead in a wide range of organizational roles including:
Whether you’re ready for your next promotion or looking to lead bigger initiatives, this degree helps you make your next move with confidence.
Build a meaningful career in business with this flexible and respected degree supported by world-class faculty and the enduring power of the Spartan community.
Request Your Program GuideEnhance your résumé and target your goals with graduate certificates that can be earned on their own—or applied directly toward your MS-MSL degree.
Each certificate is just 10 credit hours—and designed for maximum flexibility and impact.
Enhance your ability to align key HR functions, like compensation, talent management, and employee development, with overall business strategy. Build the skills to drive organizational performance and strengthen your company’s competitive edge.
Develop the skills to make strategic business decisions that drive results and maximize long-term profitability. Gain the tools and frameworks to define effective strategies and lead organizations with confidence.
Founded in 1855 on the ideals of democratization of knowledge and empowering people through education, Michigan State University (MSU) is an inclusive, internationally recognized university with a mission of advancing knowledge and transforming lives. Ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world.
The Master of Science in Management, Strategy & Leadership (MS-MSL) empowers working professionals with a world-class education backed by AACSB accreditation and national recognition. Designed with purpose, the career-focused curriculum equips you to lead with confidence in today’s dynamic environment. Flexible, stackable pathways let you shape your journey through modular certificate options aligned with your goals.
See how a world-class education from MSU’s Eli Broad College of Business can move your career forward with the strength of the Spartan community behind you.
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“I had a desire to grow as a leader and become a better strategic manager. I already possessed a master's degree and a doctorate in higher education administration, but I needed a better understanding of how to make good decisions. Not all programs are created equal, and this one is solid top to bottom.”
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