Human Resources and Organization Development (Human Resource Leadership)

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The Master of Science in Human Resources and Organization Development (MS HROD) from the University of Louisville is designed for HR professionals who want to advance their career, acquire new skills and knowledge in their field, and expand their expertise through hand-on learning during the program.

Our master's in Human Resources degree provides graduate students with the opportunity of taking the knowledge from the classroom directly into their workplace and applying learned HR and organizational development methods and concepts immediately. This learning method is unique to our program and highly regarded by students and employers, as it yields the best learning outcomes and adds value in the workplace.

This concentration will educate professionals who lead people, and enhance performance through development and learning. In this program, you will design projects related to:

* Human Resource Management
* Human Capital
* Organization Development

In this program, you gain skills to lead human resources at both the strategic and tactical levels by facilitating discovery and critical inquiry at the individual, team and organizational levels.

Career Opportunities

Recent graduates from this program with previous experience hold roles such as:

* HR Manager
* Employee Relations Manager
* Director of Human Resources
* VP of Human Resources
* Chief HR Officer

Recent graduates from this program, without previous full-time experience in the field, typically work as:

* HR Specialists
* Recruitment Specialists
* HR Representatives
* Employee Relations Specialists
* HR Coordinators

Courses include:

* ELFH 617 Evidence Based Research in HROD
* ELFH 616 HROD Integrative Capstone
* ELFH 605 Leadership in HROD
* ELFH 614 Program and Organization Evaluation
* ELFH 661 Adult and Organizational Learning
* ELFH 662 Organizational Analysis
* ELFH 611 Strategic Human Resources
* ELFH 612 Talent Acquisition and Management
* ELFH 631 Performance Management and Rewards
* ELFH 664 Organizational Change and Consulting
* ELFH 671 Performance Improvement

New students can begin courses in the fall, spring, or summer terms. The HROD Admissions Committee requires the following materials to make a decision about admission: * Graduate School Application: Complete application for admission to the Graduate School at University of Louisville. * $60.00 Application Fee: check or money order made payable to the University of Louisville. * Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work * Unconditional admission requires a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for all coursework taken. * Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicants academic or professional capabilities. * If you have studied at a college or university in the last five years, the admissions committee prefers to see at least one letter from a faculty member. Other references can include work supervisors. Personal references (e.g. family, friends) are not accepted. * Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test score (for some applicants): * Applicants are not required to provide GRE scores if they have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work or if they possess a terminal degree (e.g., M.D., D.D.S., and Ph.D.). * Applicants must submit GRE scores if they have an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 in the last 60 hours or no terminal degree. * GRE scores prior to August 1, 2011 must be a minimum of 800 (combined verbal and quantitative) for consideration for unconditional admission. * GRE scores under the current exam must be a minimum of 146 (verbal) and 140 (quantitative) for consideration for unconditional admission. * Goal Statement and Cover Sheet. [PDF] The Admissions Committee evaluates applications based on how an applicant's goals, professional experiences, and commitment to education are an appropriate fit with this program. * Current Resume English Language Requirements TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 79

We know the cost of education is one of the most important considerations when deciding where to pursue a degree. The University of Louisville is committed to ensuring youre knowledgeable about all of your financial aid options. Thats why we created Start to Finish, a collection of all the information youll need to simplify the financial aid process and make earning a degree affordable for your family.

The cornerstone of the financial aid process is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). File the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for need-based federal student aid.

Please note that international students are not eligible for federal financial aid, with some exceptions.

In addition, other payment options include:

* Military benefits.
* Employer tuition assistance.
* Convenient payment plans. Make several payments throughout the semester.
* Scholarships. If you attend KCTCS or Ivy Tech Community College (Sellersburg, IN), you may qualify for the Academic Transfer Scholarship.

Accreditation

The University of Louisville is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). SACS is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the southern states. The SACS Principles of Accreditation apply to all programs of the institution, regardless of mode of delivery.

A requirement for continued accreditation by SACS is that institutions must ensure that their distance and correspondence education courses and programs comply with the Principles of Accreditation. This applies to all educational programs and services, wherever located or however delivered. The university received reaffirmation of accreditation in 2007. The next review will take place in 2017.