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Take the next step in your career and earn your Master's Degree—100% Online. 

Our online master's degree programs are ranked in the top 7 nationwide for excellence and affordability.
–2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Master's Degree Programs

Human Resource Development (HRD) is a multifaceted discipline encompassing a diverse array of theories, strategies, and applied processes aimed at enhancing workplace performance and facilitating individual learning and growth within organizational contexts. Through the exploration of foundational principles and cutting-edge practices, students in this program delve into the intricacies of talent management, training and development, organizational behavior, and change management. By examining the intersection of education, psychology, and business, students gain a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively address the evolving needs and challenges of today's dynamic work environments. Upon completion of the program, graduates will earn a Master of Education (EdM) degree in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership with a specialized concentration in Human Resource Development, positioning them as adept leaders and change agents poised to drive organizational success and foster a culture of continuous learning and development. Whether pursuing careers in corporate training, higher education, human resource management, or organizational consulting, graduates emerge equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to make a meaningful impact in diverse professional settings.

Career Outcomes

Alumni have held positions such as:

  • Trainer
  • Instructional System Designer
  • Learning and Development Manager
  • Talent Development Manager

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Program Information

Total Credit Hours: 32 credits

Program Cost: $520 per credit hour

Course Format: Online

Course Duration: 8 weeks (fall & spring); 6 weeks (summer)

Application Deadlines:

July 15 Fall Term A
September 15 
Fall Term B

December 1 Spring Term A
February 15 
Spring Term B

No GRE Scores Required!

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