AMERICAN UNIVERSITY ONLINE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYTICS AND MANAGEMENTThe New HR Program for 21st Century ProfessionalsDrive organizational growth and advance your career with the power of the online Master of Science in Human Resource Analytics and Measurement from American University. Created under the careful guidance of an expert HR advisory council, this program delivers the cutting-edge HR skills desperately needed by today’s top companies. You will learn to control emergent HR technologies, and combine them with advanced HR concepts, data and design sciences, and new analytical skills to develop engaging online initiatives, powerful HR strategies, and popular HR programs.

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LEAD WITH EXCEPTIONAL, 21ST-CENTURY HR SKILLS

You’ll master the art of human connection through technology and analytics with American University’s online Master of Science in Human Resource Analytics and Management program.

Today’s HR professionals are challenged with how to create an engaging company culture with a technology-based delivery of services — a transformation referred to as e-HR, or digital HR.

American offers you a new online degree dedicated to providing you the ability to combine advanced HR concepts with emergent HR technologies and analytical skills to drive organizational growth. You will:

FUNDING

Students may qualify for federal financial aid. To be considered for

federal loans and federal work-study, submit the free application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov.

Improve HR initiatives when you combine data analytics and human resources

Increase human workplace performance through new technologiesand trends

Establish fair performance analytics for employees, teams, workgroups and industries through critical analysis

Solve complex and sensitive HR issues quickly with new strategic proficiencies

Assess performance of internal and external agency initiatives to better define roles

Create an inclusive human resource decision-making process when you assess the importance of issues in integrity, accountability, diversity, and inclusion

Strengthen organizational governance when you evaluate the system through human resource analytics

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CAREERSYour new skills are in urgent demand, and 91 percent of American University graduate degree holders find jobs or go on to further studies. You can look forward to top-management careers and salaries with confidence.

Human Resource Managers1

Job Growth: 9% Median $: 104,440

HR Management Analyst2

Job Growth: 14% Median $: 81,320

Top Executives3

Job Growth: 6% Median $: 102,690

Compensation and Benefit Managers4

Job Growth: 6% Median $: 111,430

Training and Development Managers5 Job Growth: 7% Median $: 102,640

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY’S CAREER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

All students will have access to the SPExS Adult Career Coaching Center. Available services include:

• Career guidance and academic advising

• Resume review

• Job search, application and interview techniques

• Official Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) tool assessment and interpretation

• Professional workshops and networking events

1 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm 2 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/management-analysts.htm3 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/top-executives.htm4 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/compensation-and-benefits-managers.htm 5 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/training-and-development-managers.htm

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EXCEPTIONAL, 21ST-CENTURY EDUCATION IN HUMAN RESOURCES

Current HR Trends In its 2016 Global Human Capital Trends Survey,1 Deloitte University Press identified technology as a major driver of change in the HR field. Findings further reveal many HR professionals are unable to perform optimally in their current positions, and lack the skills necessary to advance their careers or organizational growth.

72% of respondents recognized digital HR as an important skill

61% have trouble moving their organization towards self-directed learning

Just 9% felt fully ready for digital HR

The demand for smart HR executives who think strategically using a combination of data analytics, human resources, and emerging HR technologies requires a critical change in the way HR professionals manage their roles — a change that higher education hasn’t caught up to, until now.

HR Advisory Council Prepares Future Leaders American University collaborated closely with an HR advisory council — a panel of leading HR executives — who identified a serious and consistent skills’ gap in today’s workforce, current HR degree programs, and the rapidly-changing direction of the industry. Under their careful guidance, American developed the first-ever online MS in Human Resources and Analytics degree.

Experiential coursework meets the industry’s critical demand for smart HR executives who can combine complex HR concepts with technological ability and analytical understanding. It’s noted that HR experts with this advanced skillset design stronger HR initiatives, improve employee engagement, and create solid strategies.

Innovation, By Definition, Can’t Wait For Standardization

This degree is the result of thorough research into the HR industry and critical guidance of an expert HR advisory council. While not-yet SHRM-aligned, it was created specifically to address the urgent need today’s HR professionals have to be fluent in analytics, emergent HR technologies, and complex HR concepts, and have an ability to navigate future advancements.

American University’s rigorous, 21st Century program was created with the HR advisory council’s help so their students would stand out as executive HR leaders ready to drive organizational growth on day one.

Curriculum The MS in Human Resource Analytics and Management degree is a 12-course, 36-credit program that can be completed in 24 months. Developed in close collaboration with the expert HR advisory council, it powers your ability to,

Develop Stronger HR Programs. Learn how your employees process information and make decisions when using interactive HR portals with cutting-edge courses in design thinking and evaluation sciences.

Design Engaging Online Initiatives. Gain the knowledge and control needed to design your next online initiative, or improve the one you have, with state-of-the-art classes on how to use emerging HR technologies.

Enhance HR Plan Development. Improve the implementation, measurement and evaluation of your strategies with advanced classes in research skills and project management.

Faculty

Faculty for this innovative program were carefully selected to provide you learning opportunities from proven thought leaders with global experience. Their expertise in technology, conflict resolution, cultural communications, and ethics expands your skillset and provides immediate solutions to your current HR challenges.

1https://dupress.deloitte.com/dup-us-en/multimedia/infographics/2016-human-capital-trends.html

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Stan Braverman, ESQ, is an expert in negotiation practices and employment conflict resolution at Braverman Associates, LLC.

Gus Prestera, PhD, is a learning and performance strategist at Prestera FX, Inc.

Beth Muha is the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources at American University.

Barbara Davidson, PhD, is the Adjunct Faculty/Consultant/Principal at Villanova University/The Rosen Group/Strategic HR, OE and in communications leadership and consulting.

Angela Gillespie, PHR, is the Human Resources Director at the Phillips Collection.

Anita Brady, PhD, is the Manager of Training and OD at Montgomery County Government.

Katie Plankey is the Division Director of Technical Support at Robert Half Technology.

Frank Viola, MBA, is the Principal and Managing Partner of Management Consultancy.

Keith Bogen, SPHR - SHRM-SCP - MS-HRM / MA-LIR, Keith works within Corporate Human Resources, Recruiting and Immigration at Information Builders.

Frank Bruno, MBA, is a Senior HR Consultant/Adjunct Professor.

ADVISORY COUNCIL

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COURSESRequired Core Courses (12 credits) All students will take the following four foundation courses.

SPEX 610: Intercultural Communications for Professionals Increase engagement and organizational opportunities. Your practice of intercultural

relations and new ability to think critically and creatively about today’s cultural

challenges provide personal perspective and impart social responsibility as a leader.

You’ll focus on aspects of intercultural communication specifically relevant to

technical experts and managers. No prerequisites

SPEX 615: Introduction to Decision ScienceSuccessfully initiate and implement change in a methodical, deliberate, and

measurable way when you employ the critical decision-making factors. You’ll learn

to influence change through a pre-implementation decision-making process and how

to determine the metrics for proper measurement of success. No prerequisites

SPEX 625: Design Thinking Develop innovative solutions to strategic business problems. Students will learn to

understand what customers and employees want in terms of products, services and

processes when they’re introduced to human-centered design. Students will explore

various approaches to innovative thinking and techniques for working with a team

to develop and facilitate creative ideas that will contribute to the growth and success

of an organization. No prerequisites

SPEX 660: Evaluation Sciences Improve the quality and efficiency of an organization by using quantitative and

qualitative tools and methods to make informed decisions that evaluate and

communicate big and small data. Topics include asking the right questions of

data, constructing Statements of Work for performance and impact evaluation,

conducting t-tests, ANOVA, ANCOVA, matching, differences in differences, regression

discontinuity in program evaluation, and disseminating quantitative findings.

No prerequisites.

Specialized Courses in Human Resource Analytics & Management (18 credits) All students will take the following six HR management courses.

HRAM 600: Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)You’ll learn of the leading performance technologies and tracking tools as well as

the importance of new cloud-based public and private tools to maximize employee

engagement, program strategies, and online initiatives. No prerequisites.

HRAM 610: Evaluating Hiring, Performance and Employee MetricsImprove performance as well as organizational strategies and goals by determining

what metrics to measure and report. Learn to carefully implement an HR reporting

system that focuses on metrics that affect the progress towards business goals. This

course teaches you how to assess what data are meaningful, and determine how to

measure and communicate them to set their standard. Prerequisites: HRAM 600

HRAM 620: Measuring Performance and ProcessesCreate sustainable and measurable solutions to performance issues when you learn

to identify root causes for the gap between desired and current results. This course

focuses on detailed steps for measuring results from performance initiatives on five

different levels, including ROI. It includes practical approaches like tools, models, and

checklists. Prerequisites: HRAM 600

HRAM 630: Compliance and Risk Reduction StrategiesYou’ll inspire behavior change through compliance training in consideration of

the workplace culture, legal requirements and the metrics used to implement it.

The course includes evaluations of investigations and workplace risk-avoidance

training initiatives from method definition through evaluation of the delivery and an

assessment of the approach. Prerequisites: HRAM 600

HRAM 640: Emerging Trends in Human ResourcesHuman resources serve more of a transformational role than a transactional one. This

course explores the emerging role of human resources, the various challenges these

changes present for organizations, and how leaders in human resources can provide

strategic guidance during this time of transition. Topics include technology, security,

the economy, changing demographics, globalization, government legislation and the

growing demand for data-driven human resource practice. Prerequisites: HRAM 600

CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE

A Human Resource Analytics and Management certificate that focuses on informed decision-making through human resource analytics and technologies is also available. This four-course program can be completed in just 6-8 months. It gives you 12 graduate credits towards the MS degree if you choose to pursue the full program. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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COURSES CONT’DHRAM 700: Human Resource Analytics & Management Capstone The final capstone project demonstrates maturity and professionalism in strategic

thinking of human resource analytics and management. The course focuses on

high-level independent document delivery and writing, applied research and analysis,

and the creation of a polished, professionally written business plan. From a personal

development perspective, this course adds value in its requirement for self-directed

time management, meeting milestones, individual project management, and peer

review of colleagues’ work. Academically, this course provides a valuable in-depth

experience into the careful planning, preparation, research, analysis, and writing

required for high-level leadership in the human resources with data, technologies,

and emergent trends. Prerequisites: HRAM 600, HRAM 610, HRAM 620, HRAM 630,

HRAM 640, SPEX 610, SPEX 615, SPEX 625, SPEX 660, and 6 credits of approved

electives.

Select Two Elective Courses

SPEX 600: Emerging Technology Trends This course will explore the impact of technologies. Topics include project design,

data collection and storage, as well as legal and privacy issues. You’ll gain hands-

on experience with techniques to gather and analyze information including audio,

video, and text capture; media analytics; mapping and data visualization; mobile data

collection systems; and more. In addition to tools and best practices, participants will

examine challenges and opportunities for designing projects that implement current

and emerging technologies to ensure success. No prerequisites.

SPEX 620: Professional Ethics & Project Leadership You’ll learn to maximize organizational and personal success across a wide range of

disciplines and fields. Using a framework of organizational leadership theories and

current trends, you’ll learn the ethical issues involved in working with clients and

donors, professional correspondence, and managing the monitoring and evaluation

of functions. No prerequisites.

SPEX 630: Client Communications & Professional Consulting You’ll master the art of persuasion, satisfy clients despite budgetary and

methodological restrictions and prepare thorough document project correspondence.

You’ll gain necessary skills to collaborate with global partners and widespread teams

to effectively communicate with large and small corporations, internal and external

customers, and members of the project team. No prerequisites.

SPEX 640: Evaluation: Qualitative Methods You’ll control all steps of projects — from planning through monitoring and

evaluation — with the understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, and uses of

qualitative data and methods. Through the duration of the course, you’ll work with

an academic practitioner to learn qualitative-data-collection tools and techniques,

including participant observation, interviews, and focus groups. In collaboration

with an organization in their local community, students will complete assignments

that require the practical application of several data-collection techniques. No

prerequisites. No prerequisites.

SPEX 650: Evaluation: Quantitative Methods Develop an understanding of an often-intimidating and difficult subject with an

approach that is informative, personable, and clear. This course explores quantitative

methods in project planning, monitoring, and evaluation and provides you

opportunities to design quantitative evaluations and apply statistical measures to test

hypotheses. You’ll use statistical software to manage and manipulate data and create

useful reports to drive growth. No prerequisites.

SPEX 670: Project Cost-Benefit Analysis This course is designed specifically with the non-economist in mind, including adult

professionals who may have little or no academic preparation in economics. It

includes recent developments in the theoretical and empirical cost-benefit analysis

(CBA) literature, beginning with a detailed discussion of welfare economics and

the microeconomic foundations of CBA. It gives comprehensive treatment to CBA

methodology and concludes with the current state of CBA as it is practiced by a

variety of public, private, and international agencies with applications in areas

such as healthcare, environmental management, energy, law enforcement, internet

strategy, and others. No prerequisites.

SPEX 680: Analytical Business Writing This is an intensive writing course that introduces mid-career professionals to the

theory, research, and practice of analytical business writing. In this course students

will be exposed to a variety of research techniques and writing forms including, but

not limited to, entrepreneurial writing, grant writing, and clear writing principles for

professionals in any field. Students will learn how to interview experts, work with

clients and write for the web. No prerequisites.

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WHY CHOOSE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY’S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYTICS AND MANAGEMENT?

RANKINGS AND ACCREDITATIONS

America’s Best Colleges, U.S. News & World Report, 2016

No. 74, Best National University

No. 44, Best Colleges for Veterans

No. 66, Best Value Schools

Best Colleges, Princeton Review, 2016

The Best 380 Colleges

A Best Northeastern College

No. 7, Top 50 Green Colleges

It’s one of the only online programs dedicated to delivering 21st Century knowledge in the combination of advanced HR concepts, emergent HR technologies, and HR analytics.

You can complete your degree in as little as 24 months.

An advisory council comprised of HR industry experts guided course development to ensure it built a bridge between the skills’ gap of current professionals and current HR practices, as well as a strong foundation to navigate future industry advancements.

91 percent of American University graduate degree holders find jobs or go on to further studies.

You’ll bring immediate solutions to your office throughout your studies. Courses in

design and decision sciences, emergent technologies, and analytics are all geared

towards the HR professional. You’ll use these tools to develop stronger HR programs,

design engaging online initiatives, and enhance HR strategies.

Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

To learn more about American University’s online MS in Human Resource Analytics and Management

program call 855.725.7614 to speak with an admissions representative or visit programs.online.american.edu.