Program Description
The dual-degree in MS in Human Capital Management and MS in Human Capital Analytics and Technology is a 45-credit program designed for those who wish to build a foundation in HR business competencies along with people analytics specializations. With a growing demand for human capital professionals with proficiency in analytics and HR-related technologies, this dual-degree addresses the industry needs for today and tomorrow. Students who pursue the dual-degree will begin their studies in the MS in Human Capital Management (30 credits) program and upon successful completion, will then begin their studies in the MS in Human Capital Analytics and Technology (15 credits) program in the Fall semester. The dual-degree can be completed in two years of full-time study or up to five years of part-time study, allowing maximum flexibility.
Admissions
All applicants to the School of Professional Studies (SPS) are required to submit the general application requirements, which include:
- Application Fee
- College/University Transcripts
- Résumé
- Statement of Purpose
- Degree Requirements
- Recommendations
- Kira Talent Assessment
- Degree-Specific Requirements
- English Language Assessment
- Pearson Versant English Placement Test
- International Transcript Evaluation
- International Student Visa Requirements
See degree specific application requirements for instructions specific to this program.
Program Requirements
Electives
Students take 6 credits of elective coursework for the HCM degree. Students who choose the HCM thesis capstone must complete HRCM1-GC1900. Students then elect 1.5 credits of elective work for the HCAT degree.
HCM Electives
HCAT Electives
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the HCM program, graduates will:
- Apply best practices in talent acquisition, performance management, total rewards, succession management and talent development
- Analyze and forecast an organization’s talent needs
- Assess organizational climate to bring human capital expertise to business strategy implementation and change management.
- Create learning and development solutions to increase manager and leader effectiveness.
- Apply analytics and statistics in improving an organization’s human capital practices.
- Assess the quality of organizational ethics, inclusive climate and global competence to design and implement a training agenda to ensure organization’s maturity on issues of diversity, inclusion and ethics.
Upon successful completion of the HCAT program, graduates will:
- Analyze employee life cycle and assess skills needed to meet strategic business objectives.
- Employ the complete spectrum of analytics activities: descriptive (what happened), diagnostic (why it happened), predictive (what will happen), and prescriptive (what should happen) to address specific human capital challenges.
- Analyze relevant theoretical frameworks, strategies and tools to consider technology challenges from varied perspectives.
- Adopt latest technologies to support decision making to advance the strategic goals of an organization.
- Effectively communicate data-driven findings to organizational stakeholders in non-technical terms.
- Apply data visualization techniques to effectively communicate information.
- Justify algorithmically informed decisions to ensure ethical accountability and prevent unjust impacts.
- Forecast impact of emerging technologies on business and social outcomes.
- Demonstrate the business acumen, leadership, and communication skills necessary to build support and buy-in for human capital analytics and technology initiatives.
- Partner with organizational leadership to leverage human capital management initiatives for competitive advantage.
Policies
NYU Policies
University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.
School of Professional Studies Policies
Additional academic policies can be found on the School of Professional Studies academic policy page.