Career Opportunity
We will help you develop leadership skills, knowledge and technical competencies to move forward into an HR role or upward within your organization. Our award-winning Career Services Office also provides support to find your next opportunity. For those new to HR, we can connect you to paid internships.
Convenient Location
Villanova is just 12 miles west of Philadelphia and is easily accessible by car, train or bus, with mass transit stops located right on campus.
Students can also take the entire program through distance education. To learn more about the online option, speak with an online advisor at www.villanovaU.com.
Flexible Scheduling
Classes are offered during the evenings and on
weekends
to meet the needs of working professionals.
Real-World Expertise
Courses are taught by highly experienced and respected professionals in the field. They help bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. For the past thirty years, the HRD faculty members have been actively engaged in area professional associations.
Small Classes
Classes average 15 to 20 students to allow for individual attention and the opportunity to expand your professional network.
Internships
Gaining practical, on-the-job experience under the guidance of an experienced HR professional is a fundamental cornerstone of our program. Click here to learn more about our internship program.
Award-Winning SHRM Chapter
The student chapter provides excellent professional development and networking opportunities for students and alumni
The chapter sponsors a yearly networking reception which is attended by hundreds of professionals. Click here to learn more about our student SHRM chapter.
We have been consistently honored with the Superior Merit Award for chapter excellence by the Society for Human Resource Management. Additionally, students and alumni are involved in other HR groups. In 2010, two of the region's most prestigious HR professional associations were led by our alumni.
Mentoring Program
The mentoring program allows students to expand their knowledge base and to develop their professional network by pairing them with experienced HR professionals. Click here to learn more about our mentoring program.
