Executive Master's Degree in Human Resource Development

Developing Global Leaders

The EXMS in Human Resource Development is a unique experiential program that develops participants to lead learning and change from a global perspective. The program design enables graduates to leverage and transfer their experiences to their respective organizations and professional fields. As a direct application of their experiences, students will complete an action learning project relating to an existing organizational issue.

Who Should Apply

The Executive Master's in HRD at the University of Houston is designed for anyone responsible for learning and change regardless of academic or professional backgrounds. The program is also applicable to those who are expert consultants in their fields and offers opportunities to partner with employers on customizing programs for advanced training of executive change leaders.

Accelerated One Year Format

This program is a 1-year experiential program that includes 12 courses. Courses will be delivered via e-learning and face-to-face mediums using advanced synchronous technology. During the last semester, students will complete a 1-week international assignment.

Location

Offered through the College of Technology, the Executive M.S. HRD program is based at the University of Houston Sugar Land campus, 14000 University Boulevard Sugar Land, TX 77479.

Sample of Courses

Organizational Learning & Performance
Global Leadership
Designing Organization Development Interventions
Evaluation and Assessment
Research in Human Resource Development

Admissions

Students are admitted on a rolling basis each semester. Requirements include:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any discipline
Interview
A minimum of five years full-time business or professional experience
A completed endorsement from senior level management and one letter of recommendation
A commitment letter from participant's sponsoring organization (if participant is financially supported by employer)
A resume
Two official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Official TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Academic Score Report (international applicants only)

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