Human Resource Development (M.S.) - Professional
Program Mission
The mission of the Towson University HRD Professional Track Graduate Degree program is to equip students with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to assume and perform successfully professional, managerial and administrative positions in various domains of Human Resources practices through the use of well-organized and implemented classroom-based, online and hybrid instructional events by a highly-qualified faculty for students and employers in the greater Baltimore regional area.
Why the Professional Track?
The Professional track focuses on the professional practice of human resource development, management, and organizational change and effectiveness. No prior experience in the field is required for admission, so the program is ideally suited for people looking to enter the human resources profession, for current practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge and expertise, as well as for mid-career professionals wanting to improve their practice and advancement opportunities. In addition:
- The 36 credit hour curriculum makes it possible for most students working full time to complete the degree in two years with part time study.
- Courses are offered online, on campus, and in hybrid format. All courses are offered in the evenings.
- Students select from a variety of courses that are most relevant and meaningful to them after completing a minimum of required, foundation courses. Students can specialize their education in human resources development and training, general human resource management, leadership, or organization development and change.
- Faculty have extensive professional and senior level experience in a range of HR related positions.
- Our student body is diverse, providing an enriched learning experience for all.
- This is the lowest-cost program of its type in the area.
Students may also earn the Management and Leadership Development post baccalaureate certificate as part of the course requirements for this degree.
Program Goals
By the completion of this degree, students should have the following capabilities and/or be able to exhibit the following competencies:
- knowledge of and ability to apply the key concepts, theories, practices, laws and regulations in the fields of human resources management and development, and organizational behavior and change
- diagnostic and analytic abilities to investigate and assess organizational and human resources issues in order to recommend appropriate solutions
- creative problem-solving to create, apply and carry out effective interventions to improve both organizational and individual performance
- presentation skills in order to communicate ideas and information effectively and clearly in a variety of written, public-speaking, and technology-mediated venues and formats
- interaction skills in working effectively with others in such a way as to be influential in a leadership capacity, to work well with others in team formats, and to respect and constructively support others in a diverse operating workplace
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The Society of Human Resources Management has approved the Towson University HRD graduate degree program as meeting its
curriculum standards for university education in human resources.
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