Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy

Our programs* are designed to help the human resources professional, who either already is, or aspires to be, a leader in this dynamic and evolving field. A senior leader in human resources needs to be able to navigate the important strategic and operational challenges that arise in the increasingly complex and technological environment in which modern organizations operate. This program, Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy, is aligned with the competencies of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM).. This mark of excellence ensures that, by enrolling in this program, you will be at the cutting edge of your chosen career and boost your professional development with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in human resources.

Master’s Degree (100% Online)

Bachelor’s degree required
Complete in a little over a year

LL.M. Program (100% Online)

JD or LL.B. required
Complete in one year

Certificate Program (100% Online)

Bachelor’s degree required
Complete in as little as 3 months

This program gives our students the knowledge and understanding they need to excel as a leader in human resources. Albany Law School provides them with a unique experience that blends the important legal and policy perspective and combines it with the vital strategic and operational skills and knowledge to equip them as current and future leaders in increasingly complex organizations.

Rosemary Queenan, J.D., Associate Dean, Professor of Law, and Co-Director of Human Resources: Law, Leadership and Policy program

Curriculum

The Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy program, is aimed at equipping the current and future generation of leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to take their career in human resources to the next level.

Mary Walsh Fitzpatrick, J.D., Assistant Dean, Adjunct Faculty, and Co-Director Human Resources: Law, Leadership and Policy program

Requirements

The Master’s degree requires 30 credits, and the Certificate program 9 credits. To earn a concentration at least 18 credits must be completed from courses within the concentration. The Master’s requires a Thesis course and the Introduction to Law and Legal Methods. That leaves room for either completing additional courses within the concentration or taking some electives. The programs are built for flexibility.