Master of Science in Human Resource Development
About the Program
Human resource development (HRD)
refers to the principles, methods, and techniques for assessing and responding to the
learning and organization development needs of employees and their organizations. The Master of Science in Human Resource Development prepares students to have a positive direct and indirect influence on the future of
human resource development in its many forms. The program is designed to prepare graduates for strategic roles in promoting employee and organizational
learning in various national and multi-national organizations, as well as to
promote the use and integration of technology to support organizational learning.
The MS degree in Human Resource Development incorporates an interdisciplinary curriculum. Students may choose an area of concentration through either the School of Education or the LeBow College of Business. The program integrates leading learning strategies and instructional technologies
into course delivery. Courses expose students to best practices, current research,
software applications, and database management systems. Students demonstrate their
knowledge and skill acquisition through individual and group projects.
The curriculum is 45 credit hours consisting of 39 hours of course work and a 6-credit co-op project. Students complete nine core courses and four courses from
one of the following concentrations:
- Human Resource Development in Business Settings
- Human Resource Development in Educational Settings
- Human Resource Development in Global Settings
For additional information, contact the School of Education or view the Master's degrees online on the Drexel Online Learning web site.
