“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.
For Admission
The most important qualification is that you have a strong interest in the Human Resources field. However, in order for our admissions department to determine how successful you will be in the program, you must submit a complete application.
Note: Students are selected wholly on the basis of individual merit. The University does not discriminate against any students or applicants seeking admission on the basis of their race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or sex.
For a Graduate Assistantship, University Scholarship or Tabb Fellowship
For consideration of a Graduate Assistant position, University Scholarship or the Tabb Fellowship, the following are the minimum qualifications:
- Undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher
- GRE Verbal score of 550 or higher
- GRE Qualitative score of 550 or higher
In the past, most of the individuals receiving these appointments average about 3.65 undergraduate G.P.A. and about 1200 on the GRE's. HR experience is a plus, but will not exclude a person from consideration. This experience will be seen in light of the current candidate's status, i.e., a person who has just graduated from college who has done an internship in HR will be seen as an additional positive. View more information about scholarships, assistantships and fellowships.
