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M.A. in Human Resources Development

 

Description

The main objective of the Human Resources Development program is to develop professionals in human resources development who have both a broad conceptual understanding of the field and a working knowledge of a wide range of individual, group, and organization development strategies and tactics.

This combination will enhance the careers of students already in human resources development and will increase the likelihood that students wanting to enter the field will be productive in their new careers by leveraging this knowledge base. Another objective of the program is to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities that are relevant in a wide variety of different human resources development settings and roles. For example, the program should prepare students to work in corporate offices, boutique training firms, or human resources development consulting firms.

Curriculum

The 36 credit hours required for the Master of Arts (M.A.) or the 48 credit hours required for the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) must include the following courses for a major/emphasis in Human Resources Development:

  • HRDV 5000 Introduction to Human Resources Development (Requisite Course)
  • MNGT 5590 Organizational Behavior
  • HRDV 5610 Training and Development
  • HRDV 5560 Group Development and Change
  • HRDV 5630 Organization Development and Change
  • HRDV 5700 Career Management
  • HRDV 5750 Research and Assessment Methods in Human Resources Development
  • HRDV 6000 Integrated Studies in Human Resources Development
In addition, the student chooses elective courses offered in this major and/or from the program curricula of other School of Business and Technology majors. If the requisite course is waived, the student must choose an elective course from this major or from the program curriculum of another School of Business and Technology major. Students pursuing dual majors who have the requisite course(s) waived will complete only the remaining required courses for the dual majors.
 

Course Descriptions

MNGT 5590 Organizational Behavior (3)
HRDV 5000 Introduction to Human Resources Development (3)
HRDV 5610 Training and Development (3)
HRDV 5630 Organization Development & Change (3)
HRDV 5560 Group Development and Change (3)
HRDV 5700 Career Management (3)
HRDV 5750 Research & Assessment Methods in Human Resources Development (3)
HRDV 6000 Integrated Studies in Human Resources Development (Requisite Course) (3)
 
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