“The HRD curriculum offered all of the components that I was looking for in a Graduate degree program. From a varying range of functional course choices, real-world expertise from the professors, and a blend of knowledge based theory and strategic application – I knew this was the program for me.
As I look back at my time at Villanova, I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve as President of the Villanova SHRM Chapter. This turned out to be the ideal opportunity to help me grow both in a leadership role and as a responsible and respected member of the SHRM community at large. The initiatives from our SHRM Chapter were actively supported by the HRD staff and faculty and played an integral role in the alignment of the mission of the HRD Program with the success of its students.”
Melissa Ksenak
Human Resources Manager, MEI, Inc.
Requirements
Applicants to the Master's program in Human Resource Development must hold a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by one of the regional accrediting agencies, with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
How to Apply
Please visit the web pages of the Office of Graduate Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at www.gradartsci.villanova.edu to request additional information, view application deadlines or to begin your online application.
Contact Dr. David Bush, the Program Director, by email or 610-519-6280 to discuss your interest in doing graduate work.
Applicants to the Degree Program should submit the following materials:
Application for admission online.
Application fee: $50 payable by credit card online. The fee is waived for students with a Villanova degree.
Transcripts: Step 1 - You may upload unofficial copies of your transcripts in the online application in order to receive an admission decision. However, those who are offered admission must complete the following process in order to enroll. Step 2- Official transcripts of all previous college work undergraduate (and graduate where applicable), must be sent directly from your registrar's office to the Office of Graduate Studies at Villanova. (Applicants in their last year of undergraduate study who have not completed their bachelor’s degree should provide a transcript of all courses completed at the time of application, and submit an official transcript when the undergraduate degree is completed.)
Three Letters of Recommendation: please use the form found on the online application.
Graduate Record Examination: Please note that GRE scores from tests taken more than five years before the date of application will not be accepted.
Personal Statement: This statement should explain your interest in the field of Human Resources, as well as your interest in the program offered at Villanova University.
Current Resume
Applicants to a non-degree Certificate Program should submit the following materials:
Application for admission online.
Application fee: $50 payable by credit card online. The fee is waived for students with a Villanova degree.
Transcripts: Step 1 - You may upload unofficial copies of your transcripts in the online application in order to receive an admission decision. However, those who are offered admission must complete the following process in order to enroll. Step 2- Official transcripts of all previous college work undergraduate (and graduate where applicable), must be sent directly from your registrar's office to the Office of Graduate Studies at Villanova. (Applicants in their last year of undergraduate study who have not completed their bachelor’s degree should provide a transcript of all courses completed at the time of application, and submit an official transcript when the undergraduate degree is completed.)
Two Letters of Recommendation: please use the form found on the online application.
Personal Statement: This statement should explain your interest in the field of Human Resources, as well as your interest in the program offered at Villanova University.
Current Resume
