General Program Information
This page contains general information regarding our MHRM program. For more information on policies and procedures please refer to our Student Handbook.
Degree Title
Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) Degree
Accreditation
Saint Francis University and the Graduate School of Business and Human Resource Management are accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
Admission Requirements
Tuition and Fees
$836 p/credit ($2,508) for the Academic Year 2011 - 2012
Graduation Fee $185 payable at the beginning of the student's last semester.
Locations - For your convenience, the program operates in two locations:
Loretto - Saint Francis University Campus
Harrisburg - Dixon University Center, 2986 North Second Street
For your convenience classes are also offered in Altoona at the Sheetz Corporate Headquarters
Financial Aid
- Subsidized and unsubsidized stafford loans are available to all students taking six credit hours or more a semester. The Office of Financial Aid at the University will assist students in applying for these loans at (814) 472-3010
- Institutional financial assistance is made available through Graduate Assistantships (GA) for officially accepted students who enroll on a full-time basis (nine or more credits per semester). A GA is eligible to register with up to full tuition remission for 18 credits during an academic year. Fees and tuition cost of additional credits are the responsibility of the GA. A GA is expected to work an average of 20 hours for 15 weeks during the fall and spring semesters. For more information please contact the Career Services Office at (814) 472-3019.
Class Schedule
Classes are scheduled in the evenings and occasionally on weekends to accommodate students who work full-time and need to attend classes on a part-time basis.
Semesters Start Dates - Fall (last week of August), Spring (mid-January), and Summer (early to mid-May)
Curriculum
The MHRM curriculum consists of 9 required courses (27 credits) and 2 elective courses (9 credits) for a total of 11 graduate courses (33 credit hours). A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the program. Students have five years from their initial enrollment to complete the program.
Course Descriptions
Faculty
The faculty provide an advantageous mix of accomplished practitioners and academicians experienced in teaching adult learners.
The Graduate Office Contact Information
Mailing Address
The Graduate School of Business and Human Resource Management
Saint Francis University
PO Box 600
117 Evergreen Drive
Loretto, PA 15940
Dr. Randy L. Frye
Dean, School of Business
Office Location: Scotus Hall 225A
Office Phone: (814) 472-3041
Office Fax: (814) 472-3174
rfrye@francis.edu
Ms. Nicole Bauman
Coordinator, Graduate School of Business and Human Resource Management
Office Location: Scotus Hall 205E
Toll Free: 1-800-457-6300
Office Phone: (814) 472-3026
Office Fax: (814) 472-3369
nbauman@francis.edu
Ms. Jessica Semko
Administrative Assistant
Scotus Hall 225B
Office Phone: (814) 472-3087
Office Fax: (814) 472-3174
jsemko@francis.edu