MS IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

To utilize evidence-based HR expertise to support the organization’s strategic goals

• Use evidence-based HR expertise to set the strategic direction of the HR function necessary for pursuing organizational goals and maintaining a satisfied and engaged workforce.
• Establish practices and initiatives that allow the organization to meet its talent needs, enhance the capabilities of employees, promote positive relationships, develop a total rewards program and leverage HR functions.
• Deploy evidence-based interventions to facilitate organizational change and development initiatives.
• Manage organizational risks and threats to the safety of employees and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

To lead, empower, and support the growth of people through meaningful work experiences

• Use evidence-based HR expertise to set the strategic direction of the HR function necessary for pursuing organizational goals and maintaining a satisfied and engaged workforce.
• Establish practices and initiatives that allow the organization to meet its talent needs, enhance the capabilities of employees, promote positive relationships, develop a total rewards program and leverage HR functions.
  
• Deploy evidence-based interventions to facilitate organizational change and development initiatives.
  
•  Manage organizational risks and threats to the safety of employees and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  

To integrate diversity and inclusion into HR practices and initiatives

• Cultivate inclusive work environments regardless of employees’ culture, ethnicity, and personal background or lifestyle.
• Enable HR professionals to develop a diversity-oriented mindset as a professional trait.
• Create strategies that are adjusted to different cultural backgrounds and international environments.

To create a team-oriented mindset and the highest levels of professionalism

• Create and maintain a network of professional contacts.
• Build and maintain professional relationships.
• Work as an effective member of a team.

To cultivate analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Develop an ability to source, analyze, and understand the meaning of scientific research, organizational data, professional expertise and stakeholder perspectives.
• Cultivate an ability to evaluate organizational data to accurately understand key drivers of business and HR strategy.
• Assimilate the data in an organizational context to generate recommendations and effective solutions.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• 3.0 or better undergraduate GPA
• Resume
• Statement of Goals
• Academic writing sample*

Waivers

• *Students may apply for a waiver of the HRD 8102: Evidence-Based HR Principles course by including an academic writing sample that is a single authored research paper usuing APA citation, and/or having earned a B or better in a research methods class within 6 years from an accredited ungraduate institution with their application.
• Students may apply for a waiver of the HRD 8101: Intro to HR in the Business World if they have one or more years of HR work experience.

Below a 3.0 Undergraduate GPA

Students with below a 3.0 undergraduate GPA are considered for admission based on work history, GRE/GMAT scores, or other demonstration of ability to handle graduate level work. Please contact the HRD office to discuss your individual situation.

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