Human Resource Development

The Master of Science in Human Resource Development (MSHRD) program, with its strong emphasis on learning theory, is designed to prepare students with the competencies for success in promoting individual and organizational learning worldwide. The online curriculum is both practice-oriented and research based. Drexel's program is unique in the inclusion of a substantial capstone experience. In today's increasingly complex world, organizational leaders must be innovative, adaptive, and global in both thought and action. In the rich, interdisciplinary field of human resource development, the focus is on improving learning and performance at the individual, group, and organizational level, as well as community and society contexts through several domains of practice, including: human resource development strategy, training and development, career development, organization development, performance improvement (HPT/HPI), Talent development and management, leadership and management development, Coaching and mentoring and assessment, measurement and evaluation. The MSHRD program prepares graduates to become “strategic partners” to senior leaders. Using current research, best practices, and cutting-edge technology, students will learn how to facilitate workplace learning and change while maximizing performance at all levels of the organization.

Online Program

Please refer to Drexel Online Education for application requirements and deadlines.