Online HRM and GSCM degree programs open for enrollment
Krannert expanded its offerings again in January 2021 with the introduction of two additional online MS programs for working professionals with several years of experience. The Master in Human Resource Management (HRM) and Master in Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) are each offered in seven-week segments, with students taking one or two classes at a time.
Both programs are taught by the same faculty who teach similar residential programs. The on-campus Master of Science in HRM program is ranked the No. 1 MS in Human Resource Management program in North America by Eduniversal. The residential Master of Science in GSCM program is ranked second globally by the same publication.
The online HRM program features a strong core of human resources content in areas such as talent acquisition, compensation and rewards, and HR analytics. The core is complemented by organizational effectiveness courses in areas including leadership and change management, as well as electives in topics ranging from data visualization and persuasion to strategic management. It is ideal for people looking to make the switch from a non-HR position to an HR career, as well as HR professionals looking to strengthen their credentials or military members seeking to transition to civilian life.
The online GSCM program offers a core in courses ranging from strategic sourcing and procurement to logistics concepts and models. Electives include predictive analytics, project management, and sustainable operations and quality management. The curriculum also includes experiential learning opportunities to work with real-life supply chain challenges. The program is targeted for professionals seeking to advance their careers through supply chain management knowledge, skills and abilities.
Both programs include career support services and a success coach to provide study skill and time management development. “Our programs provide high return on investment for students,” Chhajed says. “Career coaches help students develop individualized plans that fit their schedules and lifestyles. Our program participants enjoy both flexibility and the knowledge that they are learning from world-class faculty.”
Graduate certificates, dual degrees now available to students
The Krannert School also offers a variety of online certificate options that allow students to take classes in smaller packaged bundles. These may serve as professional development opportunities, small steps toward pursuing a graduate business degree, or simply a path to develop business and management acumen.
Some certificates may allow students to earn credits that can be counted toward graduate degrees. With applications that can serve across a wide range of industries, Krannert business certificates include:
- Business Analytics
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Innovation and Technology Commercialization
- Fundamentals of Human Resources
- Leadership, Change Management & Negotiation
- Business & Economics Data Analytics
- Financial Economics
- Public Economics & Policy
In addition, Krannert Online Programs is introducing the option for students to complete a dual degree. “Students can double count two courses — from 12 to 16 credit hours — depending on which two degrees they are pursuing,” Chhajed says. “There are many potential course and degree combinations.”
Market demand and Krannert’s ability to leverage the core of the Online MBA program will drive future online degree offerings that maintain a student focus.
“I think of it as building an asset of courses,” Chhajed says. “We want to be able to use these courses across at least two programs. That way, we are not developing a full set of new courses for each degree. The MBA gives us the base.”
