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100% Online MS in Leadership and Human Resource Development 

Earn a flexible HR degree from an established university in just one year.  

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Why the LSU MS in LHRD?

Finish in 12 Months

Same Degree, No Commute

Career-Building Skills

Develop skills in leadership development, research, HR analytics, communication, and more—skills employers actively seek.

Students can potentially finish the required 36 credit hours in as little as 1 year.

Earn a diploma identical to every LSU graduate. There is no mention of online in your degree.

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MS in Leadership & Human Resources Development 

$136,350 Median Annual Wage

The median annual wage for human resources managers was $136,350 in 2023.1

Workforce Development Concentration

Specialize your education and gain the expertise to address challenges related to the future of work.

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Save Time & Money

Earn credit for prior learning from your previous professional certifications or military experience. 

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Faster Than Average Job Growth

Employment of human resources specialists is projected to grow 6% by 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.1

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LSU MS in Leadership and HR Development 

CREDIT HOURS
COST PER CREDIT HOUR
TOTAL COST
AVG TIME TO COMPLETE

$550

$19,800

12 months

36

QUALIFICATIONS

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a foreign institution  

Admission requirements for the LSU MS in Leadership and HR Development online program include the following:

Minimum GPA of 3.0 (or last half-degree) on all undergraduate coursework and a 3.0 on any graduate work already completed

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SAME DEGREE, 100% ONLINE

Gain the Skills to Become an HR Leader

Fast-track Your Career

This rigorous program equips you with the practical skills in developing people and organizations, change management, and analytics to become a well-rounded and strategic HR leader. Deepen your expertise with a concentration in Workforce Development, focusing on trends that shape employee-employer dynamics.  

This online format allows you to complete your degree in as little as one year. At the same time, flexible courses help you to balance your studies with work and your personal life.  

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CAREERS IN HUMAN RESOURCES

Job Trends and Salaries

Employment of human resources specialists is projected to grow 6 percent by 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.1

Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 5 percent by 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.1 

Job Growth

6%

5%

$67,650

$136,350

Median Annual Job Wages

The median annual wage for human resources specialists was $67,650 in 2023.1

According to the BLS, the median annual wage for human resources managers was $136,350 in 2023. 

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Hear from a Graduate

The online MS in LHRD helped give me the credentials to launch my career in workforce development and start my own consulting firm. It was a ready-to-go package that fit my work schedule and lifestyle."

Callie H.

Graduate, MS in Leadership and HR Development

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Will my degree say I earned it online?

No, graduates receive the same diploma as on-campus peers.

Will I pay out-of-state tuition if I am outside of Louisiana?

There are no out-of-state fees. Fully online programs offer the same flat-rate tuition no matter where you live.

How do online classes work?

LSU Online is a flexible fit for learners offering six starts a year and seven-week terms. All courses are designed to be fully accessible and engage learners, no matter where you are located.

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