Human Resource Development M.S.
Human Resource Development (HRD) is a process of increasing the capacity of human resources in organizations through learning and development for the purpose of organizational performance. Careers in this field are available in - business, higher education, non-profit organizations, healthcare, K-12 schools, government, the military, and consultancies. The HRD MS program provides students with the opportunity to integrate study and related professional experiences to assess, apply, and synthesize HRD knowledge - to address performance needs of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Students also learn how to analyze, design, develop, deliver, and evaluate effective training and development programs. The HRD MS program is delivered completely online.
Admission Requirements:
The requirements to be a graduate student in human resource development are the following:
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Admission to the degree program is determined primarily based on predictors of success in graduate study:
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a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution,
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grade point average computed on the last 60 undergraduate hours and
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a satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). In rare instances the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) may be accepted in lieu of the GMAT.
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Quantitative measures are integrated into an index that multiplies the applicant’s 60-hour GPA times 200 and adds the total GMAT score (60-hour GPA X 200) + GMAT = >1000. An index score of greater that 1000 is typical of a successful candidate. If the student’s 60-hour GPA is above 3.25 the GMAT may be waived.
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Additionally, applicants with three or more years of extensive managerial work experience (earned in the U.S. or with a U.S. government entity) may request to have the GMAT requirement waived by the Graduate Coordinator. This decision is made on a case-by-case basis; "extensive managerial experience" will typically mean a full-time supervisory or managerial position held for a significant period after completing the bachelor's degree as demonstrated with a resume.
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Consideration may also be given to other factors.
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No more than nine semester credit hours of graduate credit earned prior to acceptance into the program, including transfer credit, may be applied to the degree. Students seeking admission to the program who have not yet satisfied admission criteria may be admitted as conditional or provisional students and allowed to complete one semester with up to nine hours of coursework.
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After reviewing all credentials (official transcripts, GMAT score, other relevant information), the Graduate Programs Advisor and the Soules College of Business Graduate Admissions Committee will determine if the student may be accepted into the program. A degree plan will be prepared by the Graduate Program Advisor with the student. Students will be notified of official acceptance into the program. Full admission must occur prior to enrollment beyond nine semester credit hours including any transfer credit.
Although a student may not have completed all baccalaureate work at the time of application, a one semester provisional admission decision will be made on the strength of the student’s permanent record before the student can be enrolled as a graduate student in business.
The student must maintain a 3.0 grade point average (4.0 basis) on all graduate work at UT Tyler. No course with a grade below "C" may be applied toward this degree.
Degree Requirements
The online Master of Science in HRD is a 30-hour program which includes the following requirements:
HRD MS Program Major Courses (21 credit hours)
| HRD 5306 | Quantitative Methods for HRD Professionals | |
| HRD 5307 | Evaluation in Human Resource Development | |
| HRD 5308 | Needs Assessment in HRD | |
| HRD 5316 | Career Development in Organizations | |
| HRD 5317 | Training Design | |
| HRD 5343 | Foundations of Human Resource Development | |
| HRD 5352 | Organization Development | |
Electives (9 hrs.)
Choose 9 hours from six electives below:
HRD Certificate Programs (4)
Leadership Development Certificate (9 hrs.)
| HRD 5345 | Employee Engagement | |
| HRD 5350 | Leadership and Ethics in Human Resource Development | |
| HRD 5352 | Organization Development | |
Organization Development (OD) Certificate (9hrs.)
People Analytics Certificate (9hrs.)
| HRD 5306 | Quantitative Methods for HRD Professionals | |
| HRD 5307 | Evaluation in Human Resource Development | |
| HRD 5354 | Smart Technologies for HRD Data and Insights | |
Talent Development & Workplace Learning (TD&WL) (9 hrs.)
4+1 HRD BS/MS Option
Eligible HRD undergraduate students may take 9 semester credit hours of approved graduate-level coursework when they are within 30 hours of completing their undergraduate degree. 4+1 HRD students will be expected to have at least a 3.00 Cumulative GPA, and approvals from the HRD department chair, Soules College of Business dean, and the Graduate School dean. Eligible students will take
HRD 5317, HRD 5343, and
HRD 5316 in lieu of
HRD 3312, HRD 3301, HRD 3342, respectively. 4+1 HRD students will pay the undergraduate tuition rate for the 9 semester credit hours of graduate coursework previously listed and the reduced time to complete a graduate degree will provide additional cost savings.