A Master of Science in Human Resource Development (abbreviated ''HRD'' or ''MSHRD'') is a type of postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. This degree is typically studied for in Human Resource Development and

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. The key concepts include strategic human resource management, creatively studying and solving organisational problems and creating strategic alignment between human resource and organisational goals.

Curriculum Structure

The Master of Science in Human Resource Development is a one to three years

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, depending on the program, some may even start with two-year preparation classes and covers various areas of human resource development. Topics of study may include: * business transformation *

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* Competency-based management * Corporate Culture * corporate social responsibilities * Employment relations * Employer branding * Employee engagement *

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* Human resource management system * Human resource management in public administration * Industrial relations * Labor mobility * Organizational behavior and human resources *

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* Recruitment Process Outsourcing * succession planning * Strategic human resource planning * training and development * workplace diversity

Institutions with MS HRD Degree Programs

Institutions in the United States that have a Masters of Science in Human Resource Development Degree Program include: * Clemson University *

Drexel University Drexel University is a private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Drexel's undergraduate school was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a financier and philanthropist. Founded as Drexel Institute of Art, S ...

* New York University * Villanova University * Xavier University * University of Houston * Florida International University
Louisiana State University
* The University of Texas at Tylerhttps://www.uttyler.edu/soules-college-of-business/graduate-advising/degree-plans/hrd-ms/

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Curriculum Structure

Institutions with MS HRD Degree Programs

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